This has been a problem that MINI has known about for years. I've got a 2003 that the PS goes out intermitently on. I was under the impression that the newer MINI's don't have this issue, but I haven't really researched them. It would be good if MINI USA came through on this. I assumed that after 7 years I was on my own, even though my MINI is a garage queen with 55K on it.

 

So is the problem getting fixed with those with the more affected years by using a rebuilt unit or are they able to use the newer generation ones (if they fit at all on the affected model years)?

 

I also have a 04 with possible power steering pump problems. I called Mini USA to talk with someone about it, they took my vin number and came back and said that it was within the covered vin's and to take it to the dealer where they'd adjust the DME. I asked him what that would do for the pump and he was clueless about how it all was going to work. Monday it goes to the dealer.

 

Very interesting. Maybe I should call MINI? I have an 04 with major PSP issues

 

Had it put in today, works great with a lifetime warranty. Totall cost pump rebuild plus shipping and insurance $217.00 install with fluid $140.00 Let's hope BMW man's up

 

Crappy news pump lasted 8 hours and now it's shot. Will not turn off after key is removed and I have another dead battery What the hell ? Will call BBA monday

 

I have an '04 S with almost 65K but haven't had any problems. Can I just call the dealer to have them check my vin# to see if mine is one of the ones that require a replacement psp?

 

Sorry to hear that. If I recall correctly, I think a few others have had this same problem with the rebuilt unit. Bummer

 

They were closed today, will call maniana. Most all the replacment pumps are rebuilds. Even the new ones as we all know will fail. But 8 hours and the same problem before the rebuild that's weird........

 

Bimmer Specialist had new ones for $398 last week, but it looks like I might have gotten the last one.

 

I was under the impression that the investigation was ongoing and that MINI had not accepted any liability for this yet. As far as I know, there has been no recall of the ps pump. Correct?

Did MINI offer to cover your ps pump?

 

No they blew me off. All I can do now is send the pump back to BBA and they will take it apart and rebuild it again for free. Problem is your without a car for a week.

 

I have the same issue, but with my O2 MCS.

I was thinking of sending my pump away to BBA for reconditioning, but am wondering now if this is the way to go

 

Spoke to them again now they are sending me a pump off the shelf and I will just send them back to one that failed should be up and running by Friday. Will keep you posted.

 

Got an early 04 JCW, started having the psp go out when car got hot, only to have it work fine as soon as it cooled down, it wasnt really making any noise though. Anyway had it replaced about 2 weeks ago and now i am seeing this possible recall stuff. I hope I can recover my money if it goes thru.

 

Follow the links on this thread to file a complaint. Every bit helps

 

Had mine replaced yesterday and will be doing a online complaint. You can go to safercar.gov to do the filing of the complaint.

 

Just completed the complaint on safercar.gov ... very easy 10 minutes.

 

Got new pump put in I am keeping my fingers crossed. On the way to the install in the rain upstate NY I lost all power steering let me tell you the car is a bear to drive with no p/s Iam 6-4 240 and it was tough if my wife were driving it around a bend at 40-50 off the road BMW needs to address this for all 2002-2006 coopers

 

how is your new pump working for ya?

 

So far so good in since Friday and it does have a lifetime warranty. The first one was a fluke I guess, but the second one seems spot on ! If you deal with BBA talk to Wendy she pulled a solid and got one out to me without having to send the first one back. . We all must file a complaint this will happen to you it's just a matter of time and sometimes more than once.

 

how much work is involved getting it replaced for a weekend mechanic?

 

Looks like I'm gonna have to bite the bullet and buy a new pump. Mine power steering stops working as soon as the car gets hot. I filed the complaint with safecar online.

 

Just lost another pump that's 3 in 2 weeks something is not right here. As always this pump just stays on and wont shut off. Am I missing something here ?

 

The probability of another pump going out so fast with so many being re-installed is questionably high.

I would suspect that there's a grounding problem somewhere, a nicked wire or loose wire along the pathway of the pump's system.

The mechanic(s) may have accidently done so or the car itself was causing the possible rub or short (thru vibrations, normal driving).

Check the fuse box, look for corrosion, maybe even if you don't see it, clean it out anyways with good electric automotive stuff. Check to see if by remote chance, somehow the wrong AMP fuse was put in.