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KCH1234

10-17-2011 04:05 PM

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?
Thanks!

bad venge

10-17-2011 05:41 PM

sounds like the fan is failing and that overheats the pump and it shuts down

KCH1234

10-17-2011 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bad venge (Post 13184)

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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