Visited MINI Peabody this morning for GBMINIs first “half way” oil change (at about 5500 miles); I was asked about the “recall” software update for the SES issue – the automatic transmission highlighted a spurious problem lighting the “SES” light.
I refused the update – I have not read much about it yet, and I am not convinced there are no down sides … also, since the original two “SES” light incidents I have had no problems with GBMINI.
Plus I have not actually received any recall paperwork yet – I would be interested to read the “official story”!
Actually I am surprised that there is a RECALL for this issue; presumably it is because owners will otherwise get used to simply ignoring the “SES” light, and one day it might come on for a real reason.
Meanwhile I continue to wait for the JCW upgrade for the automatic transmission, which is still reported to have emissions issues – if that ever gets released I will have to accept the engine update then!
UPDATE: Coincidentally, just tonight I read this post on MINI2 from CSM3:
… I was treated to a new version per the pollution tech bulletin … I’ve driven several hundred miles since and found:
2) Stumble in 1st has reappeared, though far less severe and frequent. Still VERY bothersome to me.
3) Bothersome lurch on accelerator release introduced.
4) “I’m about to kill” occaisional idle replaced by permanent “I’m out of tune” rough idle
…
– Glad I waited!
M&I / GBMINI 