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Thread: The Great Power Steering Pump Failure/Problems Thread

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07-04-2009, 02:39 PM

Gil-galad Gil-galad is online now

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Originally Posted by miniconcarne

Mine had the built in cage also.

Better be careful...just because your PS fan has the cage/grill covering doesn't mean it is the latest and greatest replacement part. There was an intermediate redesign that had the cage but did not have the extra electronics. I discovered this on my '05 and posted pics here:

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ml#post2702414

Also, if you give any credibility to the NHTSB report on this issue the root cause is purportedly moisture getting into the power cables for the EHPS pump itself and not the fan assembly. BMW has subsequently redesigned both components so it's still anyone's guess...

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