Topic: Whine noise from the power steering pump when turning steering wheel
Status: Under investigation, do not replace any parts at this time

Topic: Vehicles pulls to the left
Status: Please contact the Body & Chassis Technical Hotline group if a pull persists after performing a four wheel alignment. You will be asked to fax "before" and "afer" alignment readings to 201 930 8423

 

Moving to "Beneath the Bonnet"

Not the type of news I like to read about but good to know.
Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
SW

 

I have that whine as well...I'm driving up to the Wine Country this weekend to check it out!

 

I was talking with my salesman at Hank Aaron Mini about this. The sound is normal for the system but has generated complaints from some owners. He told me a new pump will be offered at no charge when the vehicle comes in for its first 10,000 mile service if the owner wishes. The new pump is said to be quieter than the current one.

Joe

 

This is true. I just got the 10,000 mile sevice. The pump is quieter now. But I didn't ask for the replacment, they just did it.

 

Gee...I've always loved that whine...it sounds like a mini-dolphin to me! LMAO!! I consider it a classic MINI quirk!


Clo/Wanda

 

I get scared when I don't hear it!

 

Hi there,

Shot in the dark, but do you still have the 62112149355 JCW Sport Gauges dual pod with - Relative Torque Indicator (in %) 62 11 0 445 459 and- Lateral G-Force Indicator 62 11 0 426 786 asking $305 shipped plus pp fee available?

Please contact me when you can. Thank you.

-Ben