MINI2

steveb330 · May 7th, 2007, 08:18 AM

should the power steering motor moan quite loud when turning the steering wheel. i realise that you are sat quite close to the engine bay but its groaning quite loud ????

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · May 7th, 2007, 08:38 AM

Judging by the photo in your profile it seems that you have one of the supercharged Cooper S's. If that's the case, you certainly should get a loud whine from the power steering motor, it's one of the wonderful characteristics of the Mk I new MINI's

It's absolutely nothing to worry about and it can be enjoyed along with the wonderful whine of the supercharger belt when the engine's under load!

Welcome to the site by the way!

Tigger.

KenL · May 7th, 2007, 08:39 AM

Is it only doing it when close to the end-stop?

I haven't notice mine making any noise.

ZZTOP · May 7th, 2007, 08:39 AM

This is very common.....Expect it to fail though. A lot of MCSs power steering's have failed. I hear its due to the position of the power steering cooling fan (underneath and behind the engine). This gets one too many knocks and its goodbye power steering. If you look under the front of the car, its easy to see, it look like a big version of the fans that used to be on the INTEL chips.

Mine comes and goes (MCS 03), its out of warrantee and it costs a bomb to fix, so I try to keep it going without getting the new bits.

Have it checked fixed before warrantee it over..

Tigger, Eeyore & Roo · May 7th, 2007, 08:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original)

Is it only doing it when close to the end-stop?

I haven't notice mine making any noise.

You won't, your Mk II new MINI (R56) uses a different type of power steering that has lost the characteristic whining noise that all of the petrol powered Mk I's (R50-53) had.

Tigger.

KenL · May 7th, 2007, 09:59 AM

Yes Tigger, I was aware of the difference when I picked up my R56. The R50 (mine was 2002) sounded terrible when you were driving at low speed. R56 is silent.

The original poster complained about a moan, not a whine

steveb330 · May 7th, 2007, 07:10 PM

Thanks guys for the replies. Great site

Steve

bjw408h · Jul 21st, 2007, 02:38 AM

How much is the post-warranty cost to replace a power steering motor? Mine is starting to cut in and out after 44,000 mi and 52 months. Is it $500, >$1000 parts and labor?

(I see elsewhere here on mini2 a quote of $1000. Is that commone experience or a guess?)

Thanks in advance!

May 7th, 2007, 08:18 AM	#1
steveb330 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 4 Offline	power steering should the power steering motor moan quite loud when turning the steering wheel. i realise that you are sat quite close to the engine bay but its groaning quite loud ????

May 7th, 2007, 08:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 4,517 Offline	Judging by the photo in your profile it seems that you have one of the supercharged Cooper S's. If that's the case, you certainly should get a loud whine from the power steering motor, it's one of the wonderful characteristics of the Mk I new MINI's It's absolutely nothing to worry about and it can be enjoyed along with the wonderful whine of the supercharger belt when the engine's under load! Welcome to the site by the way! Tigger. I'm back!! AND I'm not going to be intimidated! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

May 7th, 2007, 08:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Is it only doing it when close to the end-stop? I haven't notice mine making any noise. Red/Black R56 Cooper

May 7th, 2007, 08:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tigger, Eeyore & Roo I'm Back! My Classifieds Join Date: May 2004 Location: Kernow, near England Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 4,517 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by KenL (original) Is it only doing it when close to the end-stop? I haven't notice mine making any noise. You won't, your Mk II new MINI (R56) uses a different type of power steering that has lost the characteristic whining noise that all of the petrol powered Mk I's (R50-53) had. Tigger. I'm back!! AND I'm not going to be intimidated! For sunshine, fun and Cornish Pasties: New MINI Kernow Cornish Oggy Run 2009!

May 7th, 2007, 09:59 AM	#6 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 5,216 Offline	Yes Tigger, I was aware of the difference when I picked up my R56. The R50 (mine was 2002) sounded terrible when you were driving at low speed. R56 is silent. The original poster complained about a moan, not a whine Red/Black R56 Cooper

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

Got a problem with your MINI? Share it here, and maybe even find a solution

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

May 7th, 2007, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZZTOP MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kuwait Local Time: 02:14 AM Posts: 31 Offline	This is very common.....Expect it to fail though. A lot of MCSs power steering's have failed. I hear its due to the position of the power steering cooling fan (underneath and behind the engine). This gets one too many knocks and its goodbye power steering. If you look under the front of the car, its easy to see, it look like a big version of the fans that used to be on the INTEL chips. Mine comes and goes (MCS 03), its out of warrantee and it costs a bomb to fix, so I try to keep it going without getting the new bits. Have it checked fixed before warrantee it over..

May 7th, 2007, 07:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
steveb330 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:14 AM Posts: 4 Offline	Thanks guys for the replies. Great site Steve

Jul 21st, 2007, 02:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
bjw408h MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: presently Chicago, IL USA Local Time: 07:14 PM Posts: 10 Offline	How much is the post-warranty cost to replace a power steering motor? Mine is starting to cut in and out after 44,000 mi and 52 months. Is it $500, >$1000 parts and labor? (I see elsewhere here on mini2 a quote of $1000. Is that commone experience or a guess?) Thanks in advance!

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Power steering Pump replaced-Steering slightly off centre	Rooster	Faults & Fixes	2	Sep 3rd, 2007 06:12 PM
power steering	won chop	General Discussion	6	Aug 2nd, 2005 11:50 PM
No Power Steering	tip	Faults & Fixes	5	Apr 15th, 2003 01:45 AM
Power Steering	Electrc109	Faults & Fixes	12	Oct 31st, 2002 06:13 PM
power steering	Vonnie	Faults & Fixes	1	Apr 6th, 2002 03:19 AM