Power Steering Squeky sound - MINI Cooper Forum

Norwegian · #1 (**permalink**) Apr 26th, 2007, 04:56 PM

Hi

Just got my Mini today, its a 02 Cooper and Im a bit concerned about a noise the Power Steering makes.. Whenever the car is running theres a relatively loud noise. I do believe it got something to do with the power steering since it changes when I turn the steering wheel.

Is it common that it makes this sound, if not, do anyone of you know what can be causing this..

I do have a 1 year warranty

MrLee2006 · #2 (**permalink**) Apr 26th, 2007, 05:22 PM

Hi,
This is normal , especially on early models - mine whines like mad! If you do a forum search in titles only for 'steering whine' you'll find a load of threads about it.

*Vikki* · #3 (**permalink**) Apr 26th, 2007, 05:35 PM

i lurrrveee this sound!

West9 · #4 (**permalink**) Apr 26th, 2007, 06:08 PM

Aye, the power steering whine is common in all R50/53s

I remember when we were in tewkesbury the other month - its all you heard as we all pulled into powerstation!

Norwegian · #5 (**permalink**) Apr 26th, 2007, 06:13 PM

Thank you guys!

I must admitt a for a second thought the thing was broken or something..
But when I just walked out of the parking house I heard the same noise..Turned out it was another Mini, the owner said the same thing you do.

Again thank you all, problem solved

Dainewb · #6 (**permalink**) Apr 26th, 2007, 06:16 PM

Whenever I hear the sound I know that there is a 1st gen new mini around! It is so distinctive!

supa-dupa-cooper · #7 (**permalink**) Apr 26th, 2007, 06:20 PM

Its great in a multi story car park

It echos around abit

Parc77 · #8 (**permalink**) Apr 26th, 2007, 06:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by supa-dupa-cooper (original)

Its great in a multi story car park

It echos around abit

agreed

...along with popping and banging of the exhaust noise in a multi story sounds great

But as others have said its quite normal

MrLee2006 · #9 (**permalink**) Apr 26th, 2007, 06:58 PM

While were on the subject - I recently had the pipe for my power steering changed for a new one by bmw and i've noticed that the whine has become louder for some reason , especially when the car is stationary - any ideas as to why? Thanks

REDSHARKINTAMPICO · #10 (**permalink**) May 7th, 2007, 01:05 AM

Hi,

I also have same steering whine noise in my mc2002 purchased 1 year ago. At bmw dealer, service people told me it was normal & didn't have to worry abou it. I notice that noise is stronger when you turn the steering wheel without moving the car (neutral position).