Power steering stays on when ignition off?

[rob'smini]

hi, power steering pump stays on when i turn the car off, which flattens the battery and I guess not great for the pump.

Is this a simple fix – changing relay/ electrical or good clean?
Or a costly new pump?

In the mean time all I can think of doing is disconnecting the battery when not been driven.

Does anyone know of a fuse I can take out instead of dc the batters every time?

I had a quick search and see its quite common but not an answer on replace or fix

Thanks
Rob

[NeuroBeaker]

Hi Rob,

Sorry to hear you're having problems.

Have a look at the link in my signature and you'll find my guide to power steering pumps. There are some links in the guide to posts by some of MINI2's technical gurus who made a DIY procedure for cleaning out the pump, which might help in this case.

Good luck!

All the best,
Andrew.

[rob'smini]

sorry for been thick but how do i get to the link? where is your signature

[NeuroBeaker]

Ah, you're got the signature's on posts set to off then.

Here's the direct link: http://www.mini2.com/forum/first-gen...ml#post3686894

Happy reading.

All the best,
Andrew.

[mab01uk]

Quote: Originally Posted by rob'smini (original)

Does anyone know of a fuse I can take out instead of dc the batters every time?

I had a quick search and see its quite common but not an answer on replace or fix

Thanks
Rob

Fuse = FL4 100A Electric Steering control unit/Hydraulic pump
Link:-
http://www.mini2.com/forum/general-d...th-points.html

Disconnect battery or pull 100A fuse above, otherwise PS pump running constantly flat out can overheat PS fluid and cause damage to the steering rack oil seals, or in worst case catch fire!! Should be ok to drive a short journey to garage but pull fuse while parked up.

How to DIY replace pump:-
Power Steering Pump replacement - Forums

[rob'smini]

thanks for that, ive got by this week and car now in the garage to get sorted! so will see if its a new pump thats needed!

[pilotart]

This has been reported as the cause for many MINI spontaneous combustion car fires,
don't park it inside a garage until fixed.

[Toon-Mini]

Quote: Originally Posted by rob'smini (original)

thanks for that, ive got by this week and car now in the garage to get sorted! so will see if its a new pump thats needed!

Youve got the same problem as i had mate, just got mine fixed on wednesday new pump and labor came to £310! but glad its all done and sorted now and im glad i never went with Mini who wanted £650 and that was just for the pump

let me know how you get on

Steven

[rob'smini]

new pump fitted for £300! job done