Power steering

[tommy1954]

Hi ,
My Mini Cooper S (Dec./2003) , had power steering total failure. I would like to know if anyone as had this problem. Thank you.Regards

[Snowie]

Quote: Originally Posted by tommy1954 (original)

Hi ,
My Mini Cooper S (Dec./2003) , had power steering total failure. I would like to know if anyone as had this problem. Thank you.Regards

Tommy - welcome to MINI2

There are lots of threads on here - do a search and you will find them, as a starter look here http://www.mini2.com/forum/faults-fi...te-yes-no.html

Alan

[rekinneh]

i have had some problem with steering on my mini 1 but have been told that it is not a fluid system but electrical and will cost apprx £500 to repair is this right

[mab01uk]

Quote: Originally Posted by rekinneh (original)

i have had some problem with steering on my mini 1 but have been told that it is not a fluid system but electrical and will cost apprx £500 to repair is this right

It is a fluid system but the pump is driven by an electric motor rather than the engine. It is not a full electric system as used on many other small cars today.
It will cost about £500 to repair but can be done cheaper DIY if you are familiar with working on cars. If you do a search on here all the info you need to do the job has been posted.

[oldnell]

As has already been stated there are many threads on this issue. The important thing to note is that if your car is not high-mileage and not too far out of warranty, push for some good-will from BMW.