The Great Power Steering Pump Failure/Problems Thread
#352
They charge $150 core charge, $400 for a rebuilt pump. So my $200 remanufacture went to $550 from a broken electrical connector... ouch
Sooo, still needing to find a better option than $550 for a rebuilt pump, myself.
#353
My Power steering is still working but it makes a whirring noise when I turn the wheel - sorta sounds electronic. Is this normal or is it not supposed to make any noise? this is my first mini and I've only had it for 1 day so far. Nothing is leaking as far as I know and the fan does not stay on.
#354
Check this site out http://www.bba-reman.com/us/index.aspx
they sell rebuilt ones for $400. I sent mine in and it was $200 to rebuild it if it's fixable.
they sell rebuilt ones for $400. I sent mine in and it was $200 to rebuild it if it's fixable.
#355
Check this site out http://www.bba-reman.com/us/index.aspx
they sell rebuilt ones for $400. I sent mine in and it was $200 to rebuild it if it's fixable.
they sell rebuilt ones for $400. I sent mine in and it was $200 to rebuild it if it's fixable.
My pump was maybe loud (still working not running all the time), so I removed it (for other work on the car) and bought BBA's reman service on eBay. The told me that new brushes, included in the rebuild, should reduce the noise.
The problem is that it was damaged in shipping. BBA's pricing did not include shipping insurance. They tell me the damage is not repairable. So, now I have no pump.
Yea, a reman from them is $400, but they require a core trade in that is rebuildable. Since they say mine is not, they want to charge me an additional $150. So, my total cost would be $550 plus shipping. Grrr.
If I'm gonna spend that much, I'd rather buy a new pump that has the design improvement that makes the pump quieter (so I have read).
So, if anybody has the hot ticket to where the lowest price for a new pump, without having to send in a core, I would love to hear some ideas, I need to order a pump soon.
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#357
Thanks. Yea, it wasn't so obvious with their eBay auction, at least not to me. I'm sure if you called them they would do a better job of pointing out you have to pay extra for insurance.
Even though I was **** about packing, it still broke. Looks like the electrical connector is a week link.
Even though I was **** about packing, it still broke. Looks like the electrical connector is a week link.
#358
#359
Hello, I just used them about two weeks ago for my '03 MCS. I sent them my power steering pump next day shipment. They received it on Friday and I got it back on Wednesday. The pump is working so far with out a problem. I would pay for insurance when shipping because I hear horror stories of the contacts breaking in shipping.
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#364
Mine would run after engine was shut off which caused the battery to drain. From reading other post on this forum they said that is a good indicator that it can be rebuilt. I received mine and have had it for about 2 weeks with no issues as of yet. But as everything minI my driver's side window works intermittently. So much for taking a break from fixing things
#365
First POST!
hey all just pick up my first 04 cooper today! will post pics later for sure
anywaise cool forum.. the SEARCH funtion just pops up when you add your title lol
annnywaise... my steering is makin a whinning noise.. seems like its normal.
but mine seems a little louder then its suppose to be. i think im gonna start by changing the steering wheel fluid.. cause i checked and its DARK!
BUT wanted to make sure im looking at the right thing! so can you guys confirm this is the right resovoure for steering wheel fluid?
ALSO any diy's or tips on how to change a burnt out light on the dash?
THANKS!
anywaise cool forum.. the SEARCH funtion just pops up when you add your title lol
annnywaise... my steering is makin a whinning noise.. seems like its normal.
but mine seems a little louder then its suppose to be. i think im gonna start by changing the steering wheel fluid.. cause i checked and its DARK!
BUT wanted to make sure im looking at the right thing! so can you guys confirm this is the right resovoure for steering wheel fluid?
ALSO any diy's or tips on how to change a burnt out light on the dash?
THANKS!
#366
I can help with the first question. That is the power steering reserve, but you should know that the power steering pump has its own electric motor that is supposed to whine when you turn even a little. Maybe check out someone else's MINI before you change out the fluid, which is supposed to be dark, by the way.
#368
If the power steering is getting noticeably louder, that is generally a sign your pump is starting to go. I would not bother changing the fluid before that, the proper fluid is Pentosin CHF 11. It is rather expensive as far as ps fluid is concerned.
I've never changed that bulb before, I would imagine it is replaceable. I'll have to check my manual but it would seem that the bulb is a matter of removing the down tubes (which u can find a diy here) pulling out the climate control, and replacing the bulb i the back.
I've never changed that bulb before, I would imagine it is replaceable. I'll have to check my manual but it would seem that the bulb is a matter of removing the down tubes (which u can find a diy here) pulling out the climate control, and replacing the bulb i the back.
#369
My Power steering is still working but it makes a whirring noise when I turn the wheel - sorta sounds electronic. Is this normal or is it not supposed to make any noise? this is my first mini and I've only had it for 1 day so far. Nothing is leaking as far as I know and the fan does not stay on.
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