Power steering has gone out on 2003 Mini Cooper. I was told we needed a new power steering pump and cooling fan. The car is driveable but the cruise control is also now out. Are these two interrelated somehow?
SOURCE: 2004 Mini Cooper S w/intermitten power steering failure
Minis have had power steering problems. I wouild contact a dealer and see if theres any updates or service bulletins.
SOURCE: Power steering stiff - is it the pump ? or the steering rack?
If the wheel binds up or you encounter harder steering in one direction but not the other, it's your rack. Check for leaks, is it from the connecting hose or the rack itself. Can't find it? It's usually on the bottom rear of your engine,a tie rod on either side will attach to your steering knuckle. If your steering is stiff while wheel is centered or at maximum lock it's your pump.
Never worked on a mini in particular. Doing a quick google search and pumps (minus labour) seem to be 350-450$ depending where you go, unless there's some crazy book time i'm unaware of, 1300$ seems pretty steep.
Is there a noise when you turn? If there is, jack up the front end and remove the cap off your power steering resevoir. Slowly turn the wheel from lock to lock, while the engine is running, to bleed any air out of the system
If you replace one or the other, don't forget to do the above step.
SOURCE: 2003 Mini Cooper S Power Steering Runs constantly with key off.
the pump is also a computer may need a new pump
SOURCE: Where is the power steering pump and fan located
the power steering pump is located at rear engine under the exhaust manifold and the fan is fitted under the pump, the fan is easy to replace but the pump is a bit hard if you never done before.
SOURCE: Where do I put the power steering fluid on a 2003 mini cooper?
No fluids are consumed on any vehicle
So why would you be adding, unless you have
a leak to repair
Have a repair shop educate you
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