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CoryB · May 10th, 2004, 01:29 AM

I picked up my 04 MCS last Monday

and have been enjoying it thoroughly. However, I've noticed a whine at idle. I think it's the power steering pump fan but I'm not 100% sure. Can the PS fan normally be heard or is it something I should have the dealer check?

FWIW, I didn't notice the whine on the ones that I test drove.

But I love the supercharger whine when it's running!

Mini_Blake · May 10th, 2004, 02:50 AM

You must be mad if you dont like the supercharger whine. Took a girl out in my car and its one of the things she commented on, so it also has other applications where it can put a smile on your face.

I dont have the whine when standing still but is it when STANDING still or turning the wheels when still, because that would be normal.

MickyD · May 10th, 2004, 03:52 AM

I think the whine he's referring to is the Power Steering pump.... not the supercharger

Johnny225 · May 10th, 2004, 04:58 AM

sounds cool though, doesn't it?

gone_motoring · May 10th, 2004, 01:37 PM

Don't all MINIs "whine" when idling???

you know, its their way of saying...."I'm tired of sitting around here standing still...come on, let's get going!!"

May 10th, 2004, 01:29 AM	#1
CoryB MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chester VA USA Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 263 Offline	Whine when idling? I picked up my 04 MCS last Monday and have been enjoying it thoroughly. However, I've noticed a whine at idle. I think it's the power steering pump fan but I'm not 100% sure. Can the PS fan normally be heard or is it something I should have the dealer check? FWIW, I didn't notice the whine on the ones that I test drove. But I love the supercharger whine when it's running! His - 04 CR/W MCS Hers - 05 BEP/W MCS

May 10th, 2004, 01:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
gone_motoring MINI owner Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Local Time: 07:17 PM Posts: 175 Offline	Don't all MINIs "whine" when idling??? you know, its their way of saying...."I'm tired of sitting around here standing still...come on, let's get going!!" 2004 DS/B MCS + JCW S 4818 - Premium, Cold Weather packages; HK, Xenons, Fogs, DSC, 16" V-spoke alloys and chrome mirror caps __________________________________________________ ________________________________

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May 10th, 2004, 02:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Mini_Blake MINI2 lurker Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Woolhope, Hereford Local Time: 11:17 PM Posts: 697 Offline	You must be mad if you dont like the supercharger whine. Took a girl out in my car and its one of the things she commented on, so it also has other applications where it can put a smile on your face. I dont have the whine when standing still but is it when STANDING still or turning the wheels when still, because that would be normal.

May 10th, 2004, 03:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 09:17 AM Posts: 3,770 Offline	I think the whine he's referring to is the Power Steering pump.... not the supercharger

May 10th, 2004, 04:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 03:17 PM Posts: 845 Offline	sounds cool though, doesn't it?

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