A/C - Unpleasant Recirculation Flap Noise

A/C - Unpleasant Recirculation Flap Noise

SI M64 04 08

Heating and Air Conditioning

October 2011

Technical Service

This Service Information bulletin supersedes SI M64 04 08 dated September 2008.

[NEW] designates changes to this revision

SUBJECT

Noise from Recirculation Motors

MODEL

R50 (Cooper)

R52 (Cooper, Cooper S Convertible)

R53 (Cooper S)

SITUATION

Unpleasant noise can be heard when the recirculation flap is actuated.

CAUSE

Recirculation flap motor

2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50) L4-1.6L (W10) Page 22

PROCEDURE

Activate and deactivate the recirculation motor by pressing the recirculation switch. If the recirculation motor is causing an abnormal noise, replace

the recirculation motor as described in Repair Instruction RA 64 11 805 "Removing and installing/replacing servo drive for fresh-air/recirculated-air