Funky Fuel Indicator for Mini Cooper

    March 26, 2021

    This bulletin applies to 2016 Mini Cooper vehicles produced from November 1, 2016, through December 12, 2016.

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    This bulletin applies to 2016 Mini Cooper vehicles produced from November 1, 2016, through December 12, 2016. The fuel level indicator upper LED may not illuminate even though the tank has been filled until auto-shutoff. The cause may be due to a pressure relief valve in the fuel tank closing too early.

    1. Drain the fuel tank.

    2. Remove the fuel delivery unit.

    3. Remove and replace the fuel tank with P/N 16 11 7 453 430.

    4. Reinstall the fuel delivery unit.

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    Mike Mavrigian has written thousands of automotive technical magazine articles involving a variety of  specialties, from engine building to wheel alignment, and has authored more than a dozen books that crisscross the automotive spectrum. Mike operates Birchwood Automotive, an Ohio shop that builds custom engines and performs vintage vehicle restorations. The shop also features a professional photo studio to document projects and to create images for articles and books.

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