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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMINI2005COOPER S CONVERTIBLE (R52) L4-1.6L SC (W11)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSBY SYMPTOMCUSTOMER INTERESTLIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS ON WITH IGNITION OFF
2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L SC (W11)
Lighting - Brake Lights ON With Ignition OFF
2005 Mini Cooper S Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L SC (W11)SECTION Lighting - Brake Lights ON With Ignition OFF
SI M63 04 06
Lighting
December 2006
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.M. M63 200 05 dated April 2005.
SUBJECT
Brake Lights On With Ignition Off
MODEL
R50 (Cooper)
R52 (Convertible)
R53 (Cooper S)
SITUATION
The brake lights stay on by themselves when switching to KL-30 (switching off ignition).
CAUSE
Body Control Module (ZKE/BC1/BC1RD)
PROCEDURE
Replace Body Control Module with one of the following parts numbers:
R50/R53 Part number 61 35 6 968 826 or later according to the EPC
R52 - Part number 61 35 6 968 827 or later according to the EPCC
Lighting
December 2006
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.M. M63 200 05 dated April 2005.
SUBJECT
Brake Lights On With Ignition Off
MODEL
R50 (Cooper)
R52 (Convertible)
R53 (Cooper S)
SITUATION
The brake lights stay on by themselves when switching to KL-30 (switching off ignition).
CAUSE
Body Control Module (ZKE/BC1/BC1RD)
PROCEDURE
Replace Body Control Module with one of the following parts numbers:
R50/R53 Part number 61 35 6 968 826 or later according to the EPC
R52 - Part number 61 35 6 968 827 or later according to the EPCC
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.