Service Action: Program Control Modules (FRM) (M61 02 09)

Publication date: 2009-05-27
Reference number: M61 02 09

SERVICE ACTION: PROGRAM CONTROL MODULES (FRM)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI M61 02 09, Date of Issue: May 27, 2009

MINI:	R57 (MINI Convertible)
GROUP:	General Electrical Systems

Superceded Bulletin(s): SI M61 02 09, Date of Issue: May 2009

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. M61 02 09 dated May 2009.

PERFORM THE PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN THIS SERVICE INFORMATION ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES THE NEXT TIME THEY ARE IN THE SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS AND PRIOR TO RETAIL DELIVERY.

SUBJECT

Service Action: Program Control Modules (FRM)

SITUATION

An error in the footwell module (FRM) software may lead to a loss of window initialization.

When window initialization is lost, the window remains in the short lift position when the door is opened, and the convertible top cannot be opened.

CAUSE

FRM software error

AFFECTED VEHICLES

This Service Action involves R57 (MINI Convertible) vehicles, which were produced from November 11, 2008 to April 2009.

In order to determine whether a specific vehicle is affected by this Service Action, it will be necessary to utilize the "Service Menu" of the DCS (Dealer Communication System) or the Key Reader. Based on the response of the system, either proceed with the corrective action or take no further action.

The chassis number ranges listed below are only for informational purposes, and are not to be considered as the only deciding factor.

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Model	Chassis Number Range
Cooper S Conv.	TG88027 - TG88314
Cooper S Conv. Auto	TG88314 - TG89242
Cooper Conv.	TJ93518 - TJ93707
Cooper S Conv. JCW	TK19502 - TK19505
Cooper Conv. Auto	TU95017 - TU95260

PROCEDURE

Program the vehicle using ISTA/P 2.33.2 or later.

Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.

For information on programming and coding with ISTA/P, refer to Centernet/Aftersales Portal/Service/Workshop Technology/Vehicle Programming.

LABEL INSTRUCTIONS

This Service Action has been assigned code number 42. After the vehicle has been checked, and corrected if necessary, obtain a label (MD 20-036) and:

Emboss your MINI dealer warranty number in the middle of the label (1);
Punch out code number 42 (2) printed on the label; and
Affix the label to the B -pillar as shown.

Fig 1: Service Action/Recall Campaign Label

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

Covered under the terms of the MINI New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Defect Code:	00 61 93 02 00
Labor Operation:	Labor Allowance:	Description:
00 58 695	1 FRU	Programming and coding reimbursed via a different Technical Campaign
00 58 696	9 FRU	Programming and coding control modules

In cases where ISTA requires the replacement of control modules or additional programming because certain control modules failed to program correctly, print out the Measures Plan and Final Report and attach these reports to the RO in the vehicle file. This additional work should be claimed under the defect code listed in this bulletin, using the labor operation and labor allowance from the KSD.