R50/53 Unplug power steering pump
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Unplug power steering pump
Hey guys, new to mini's here and my son and I are running into a problem with his R53. The pump had been buzzing or humming while the car was off. Everything I've researched here says the pump is bad. They are pricey and he is only 18 with a part time job. I've driven cars without power steering before and I'm thinking he can do this and not damage anything further. Can I get some confirmation on that tho? Also this comes 2 days after replacing the PS lines and reservoir.... Sucks but just gotta tackle one problem at a time.
Thanks
Dom
His is a 02 MCS
Thanks
Dom
His is a 02 MCS
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Definitely part of the recall since it's an 02.
Like pikwit said, call and take it to the closest dealer for a new free pump.
On a side note, since you asked, someone did make an adapter that allows you lose the pump and still keep fluid in the rack. They described the steering as being better than when you lose the pump, but not nearly as good as a real manual steering car.
Like pikwit said, call and take it to the closest dealer for a new free pump.
On a side note, since you asked, someone did make an adapter that allows you lose the pump and still keep fluid in the rack. They described the steering as being better than when you lose the pump, but not nearly as good as a real manual steering car.
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ng-recall.html
On the same page as your post, about 5 post lower
I also have an 02, the old coverage was warranty repair, it is now a safety recall. We aren't making this up lol
On the same page as your post, about 5 post lower
I also have an 02, the old coverage was warranty repair, it is now a safety recall. We aren't making this up lol
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I can't confirm you won't damage anything with it off. You will be forcing fluid through systems that are not made available when the pump is on.
There is a "power steering delete" option that will redirect the flow allowing you to go without the pump.
https://www.condorspeedshop.com/prod...teering-delete
for the price, and a few hours of work you'd be able to get away with a safer fix
There is a "power steering delete" option that will redirect the flow allowing you to go without the pump.
https://www.condorspeedshop.com/prod...teering-delete
for the price, and a few hours of work you'd be able to get away with a safer fix
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Ditto! ....My 2006 is not covered under the warranty ...So instead i too got a rebuilt pump from BBA Remanufacturing Inc. for 300.00 and it carries a Lifetime Warranty ....
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There are factory ZF units here, newest part , if you are out of the year range. I would check thsoe P/S lines also for leaks while you are at it.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-question.html
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-question.html
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