2002-2006 Mini Cooper (R50)

Power Steering on 03 Mini

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Old 10-17-2011 | 05:05 PM
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Default Power Steering on 03 Mini

My power steering goes after a lot of city driving (20 mins plus of stop and go) if I turn the car off and back on then magic it works again! I've had the system checked and there are no leaks or electrical issues with the car. It's a 2003 with 154,000 miles, I'm the second owner but the first was a family member so I know the car history.
Anyone have a similar problem and want to let me know what it could be and how much it may cost me?
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Old 10-17-2011 | 06:41 PM
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sounds like the fan is failing and that overheats the pump and it shuts down
 
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Old 10-17-2011 | 09:44 PM
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sounds like the fan is failing and that overheats the pump and it shuts down
Thanks! And turning the car off/back on resets this? I know I need to bring it in to get it checked out but I'm afraid of what they'll tell me is wrong and how much it costs - plus I'd explained the problem to my regular mechanic before I moved and they didn't find anything
 
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