Technical Service Bulletin # M651110

Date: 101001

Audio System - 'Acquiring' Permanently Displayed

SI M65 11 10

Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

October 2010

Technical Service

SUBJECT

"Acquiring" Is Displayed Permanently If No HD Signal Is Available

MODEL

All models

Produced from 08/2010 with option 6FC (Radio MINI Boost CD) and option 653 (HD Radio)

SITUATION

When a HD radio station is selected, "ACQUIRING" is displayed permanently if no HD signal is available on that frequency. The message

"acquiring" will only disappear when the HD radio station is available again or by switching the radio station.

NOTE:

Audio from the main station (AM/FM) can be heard.

CAUSE

Application error in the radio

INFORMATION

Do not replace parts!

Explain the situation to the customer.

NOTE:

If the customer prefers, the HD radio function can be turned off in the radio settings. This would leave the radio in non-HD mode.

This Service Information will be updated as soon as an official field solution is available.

Technical Service Bulletin # M650910

Date: 101001

Audio/Cell Phone - Delayed Functions On Start Up

SI M65 09 10

Audio, Navigation, Monitors, Alarms, SRS

October 2010

Technical Service

SUBJECT

Bluetooth, Hands-free and USB Audio Functions Are Delayed After Vehicle Start

MODEL

All models

Produced between 01/17/2010 and 03/14/2010 with either option 6FL (USB/audio interface) or option 6ND (Bluetooth hands-free kit with

USB/audio interface) or option 6NE (Bluetooth mobile phone prep. with USB/audio interface)

SITUATION

Intermittently the USB audio (iPod/iPhone, MP3 player), telephone and hands-free functions are inoperative for the first 3 minutes after

the vehicle is started. Fault codes DE4E and 9308 are stored in the ULF (hands-free charge module).

This behavior happens more often during higher ambient temperatures.

CAUSE

Hardware failure in the ULF (hands-free charge module)

CORRECTION

Perform diagnostics using the latest ISTA version and work through any related test module(s). Replace the ULF module and program the

vehicle.

Note that ISTA/P will automatically reprogram and code all programmable control modules that do not have the latest software.2010 Mini Cooper (R56) L4-1.6L (N12)

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