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MINI Cooper 2014–2016technical service bulletin

Bulletin M120215 · NHTSA communication 10152332 · issued Apr 1, 2015

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2014–2016
model years
7
vehicle entries

Official summary

Service Engine Soon Light (MIL) On with Fault 151101 Stored. The Service Engine Soon light (MIL) is on with the following fault stored in the DME: ? 151101 - Ignition timing adjustment in partial load: too early after cold start DME software diagnostic sensitivity

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.