Campaign - Engine Harness Inspection/Repair: Overview
SI M12 07 05Engine Electrical Systems
August 2005
Technical Service
PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS.
SUBJECT
Service Action: Inspect/Repair Engine Harness MY '05 Cooper S Automatic
MODEL
R52/53 with W11, Cooper S with F21 automatic transmission produced from 12/7/2004 up to 06/22/2005.
SITUATION
Due to incorrect routing of the engine wiring harness, cable sheathing and line insulation may be chaffed causing various electrical problems.
Copy of customer notification letter is shown in this bulletin.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Vehicles affected by this Service Action are also in the range of Service Action # 20 (Replace Coolant Hose on Cooper S Automatic, Service Bulletin M17 01 05). Make sure that both Service Actions are performed during the same service visit.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
This Service Action involves R53 Cooper S and R52 Cooper S Convertible vehicles with W11 engines which were produced from 12/07/2004 up to 06/22/2005.
In order to determine if a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System). Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.
The Chassis Number Ranges shown are only for informational purposes and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.
CORRECTION
On the affected vehicles inspect, re-route and, if needed repair engine harness according to the procedure below.
PROCEDURE
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove engine fuse box cover (2).
3. Using the Crimp Clamp Pliers (321 260), carefully release tension from the reusable clamp securing the air outlet booth and the air filter cover.
4. Remove fresh air intake pipe (unclip at the front air dam, and then pull out from the air-box)
5. Pull the air booth to the side so the area around harness splice (3) is exposed.
6. In illustration S12 05 001, number 1 indicates potential area where chaffing may occur. Number 4 (bracket holder at the transmission mount) indicates area where harness rerouting is required.
7. In the engine fuse box, remove the main relay (first towards front) and disconnect 12-pin black harness connector.
8. Remove harness support bracket (1) and disconnect corrugated tubing clip (2) out of the bracket.
9. Trace this part of the engine harness down to the area of transmission mount support. If harness insulation is chaffed through, examine the wires in the tubing.
10. If the wiring is damaged, repair the wires using crimp connectors and shrink tubing.
11. Reinstall harness support bracket (6) on the transmission mount.
12. Reattach harness corrugated clip into the bracket (5) on the opposite side then originally installed (harness must be facing the air-box).
13. Reinstall all previously removed components.
PARTS INFORMATION
LABEL INSTRUCTIONS
This Service Action has been assigned code number 21. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (MD 20-036) and:
a. emboss your MINI dealer number in the middle of the label (1);
b. punch out code number 21 printed on the label (2) and,
c. affix the label to the B pillar as shown.
If the vehicle already has a label from a previous Service Action/Recall Campaign, affix the new label next to the old one. Do not affix one label on top of another one because a number from an underlying label could appear in the punched-out hole of the new label.
WARRANTY INFORMATION
Reimbursement for this Service Action will be via Campaign Entry.
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