The Great Power Steering Pump Failure/Problems Thread
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Apparently, this is a big problem. I can't drive my car right now because I need a new shaft and I was told by Autowerks of Freeport, Maine and MINI of Peabody that the part is on international back-order. Autwerks is waiting for three and MOP is waiting for seven. They should be arriving in August.
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#306
Just filed a complaint with the NHTSA. Seems like a common issue. https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/Complaint.cfm
#307
Apparently, this is a big problem. I can't drive my car right now because I need a new shaft and I was told by Autowerks of Freeport, Maine and MINI of Peabody that the part is on international back-order. Autwerks is waiting for three and MOP is waiting for seven. They should be arriving in August.
--Dan
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Powersteering going in and out randomly.
For the past 3 days, my powersteering has been going in and out randomly.
It will just go out randomly mid turn or at a stop light. It's getting pretty f**king annoying..
When it comes back, it just randomly comes back..
Anyone have this problem? I did do a search first, but most people either have power steering or do not.
Has something come loose and is blocking the flow of PS fluid therefore causing intermittent power steering?
It will just go out randomly mid turn or at a stop light. It's getting pretty f**king annoying..
When it comes back, it just randomly comes back..
Anyone have this problem? I did do a search first, but most people either have power steering or do not.
Has something come loose and is blocking the flow of PS fluid therefore causing intermittent power steering?
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I'd say you need a new pump. We have em in stock. It's a pretty common problem.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/product...6&cat=0&page=2
http://www.waymotorworks.com/product...6&cat=0&page=2
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This is an expensive repair mainly because of the cost of the power steering pump. A new pump from a dealer is around $661 but can be purchased from other sources (like Ebay) for around $470 to $540. Rebuilt pumps are less and if you can wait for 7 to 10 days you can have your pump rebuilt for around $225 at BBA-reman.
The labor charge for installation varies depending upon if you use a dealer or an independent mechanic.
The labor charge for installation varies depending upon if you use a dealer or an independent mechanic.
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I just dealt with this on my '02 MCS.
BBA reman was $215, not including shipping to them. Quick turnaround, but they'll also send you one and wait for your core if you're so inclined.
Removal/Reinstall was covered pretty well in a few other threads; what's important is that though it was a huge pain in the rear, it was do-able. If you're so inclined, here are my tips to getting it done:
1. I don't see how you could accomplish this project without ramps or a lift. Maybe you could do it on jackstands, but they'd have to be pretty tall.
2. There's a lot of stuff to disconnect, and it's all on the top of the pump. Nearly everything will have to be disconnected and reattached with the pump hanging in the 'almost-out' position.
3. There's a thread somewhere that details using a Dremel tool to notch out the slot that one of the bolts fits through. This is wholly unnecessary if you look at the pump and remember that there are three axes to rotate around. Square peg, round hole.
4. Tupperware or plastic container to catch fluid (and another hand to hold it in place while you disconnect things) is a must.
5. Glossy magazines under tires for the post-install air-bubble eradication are also a must.
It took me an hour to get mine out and only a half to get it back in. Having small, nimble hands helps, too.
-c
BBA reman was $215, not including shipping to them. Quick turnaround, but they'll also send you one and wait for your core if you're so inclined.
Removal/Reinstall was covered pretty well in a few other threads; what's important is that though it was a huge pain in the rear, it was do-able. If you're so inclined, here are my tips to getting it done:
1. I don't see how you could accomplish this project without ramps or a lift. Maybe you could do it on jackstands, but they'd have to be pretty tall.
2. There's a lot of stuff to disconnect, and it's all on the top of the pump. Nearly everything will have to be disconnected and reattached with the pump hanging in the 'almost-out' position.
3. There's a thread somewhere that details using a Dremel tool to notch out the slot that one of the bolts fits through. This is wholly unnecessary if you look at the pump and remember that there are three axes to rotate around. Square peg, round hole.
4. Tupperware or plastic container to catch fluid (and another hand to hold it in place while you disconnect things) is a must.
5. Glossy magazines under tires for the post-install air-bubble eradication are also a must.
It took me an hour to get mine out and only a half to get it back in. Having small, nimble hands helps, too.
-c
#316
Just an FYI on BBA-reman: if you want to get a working pump before sending in the core, they charge $200 dollars difference. So,
$220 + shipping there for yours to be rebuilt
$420 + shipping there to get someone else's rebuilt unit and turn in your core
$570 + shipping there if you get a rebuilt unit and don't send back your core.
I called them today and they have 2 in stock. Since I can't justify $200 more for the same end, however, I'll be rigging my mini to run without power steering until they can fix mine own.
$220 + shipping there for yours to be rebuilt
$420 + shipping there to get someone else's rebuilt unit and turn in your core
$570 + shipping there if you get a rebuilt unit and don't send back your core.
I called them today and they have 2 in stock. Since I can't justify $200 more for the same end, however, I'll be rigging my mini to run without power steering until they can fix mine own.
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Just an FYI on BBA-reman: if you want to get a working pump before sending in the core, they charge $200 dollars difference. So,
$220 + shipping there for yours to be rebuilt
$420 + shipping there to get someone else's rebuilt unit and turn in your core
$570 + shipping there if you get a rebuilt unit and don't send back your core.
I called them today and they have 2 in stock. Since I can't justify $200 more for the same end, however, I'll be rigging my mini to run without power steering until they can fix mine own.
$220 + shipping there for yours to be rebuilt
$420 + shipping there to get someone else's rebuilt unit and turn in your core
$570 + shipping there if you get a rebuilt unit and don't send back your core.
I called them today and they have 2 in stock. Since I can't justify $200 more for the same end, however, I'll be rigging my mini to run without power steering until they can fix mine own.
#320
Caution on the rebulit pumps. I already replaced one of the "rebuilt" units. It failed a month after getting it rebuilt. Buy new and be safe.
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