R53 Mini Cooper Power Steering Common Issue Fixes

[@anaandreeamuraru8120]

God bless people like you,my mini has the same issue and I was going crazy trying to figure out what is it.I tried 3 mechanics and AA rescue and no one had an answer, gonna check what you said,thank you so much for sharing!!

[@GradonMcFarland24]

I really hope it works out! Glad I could maybe shine some light on the situation, thank you!

[@andonehud]

Thanks man, I'm digging straight to that fuse before I replace the pump. My daughter bought an 02 mini with the power steering not working. With a junk yard pump in the back seat. Glad I found your video. New sub right here... .

[@GradonMcFarland24]

That’s great to hear! I’m really glad I could help. I could not find anything showing these issues so even if I was helping one person it’s worth a post. Thank you

[@alanabutkiss5331]

You just saved me $100's in mechanic fees!

[@NevilleBamshu23]

This is exactly what is happening to my mini atm...so glad this popped up before I buy a mad priced pump..cheers mate

[@GradonMcFarland24]

Super glad I could help!

[@NevilleBamshu23]

@@GradonMcFarland24 mate you so did...i was gon a borrow 600 quid yo get it repaired...gonna try this first..cheers man..

[@erikvaneeden7820]

THANK YOU NOW I KNOW WHERE THE FUSE SITS

[@t.g8441]

Thanks found the problem and fixed it 😊 it was the fuse inside the box down the driver's side

[@carlmayers5637]

Great video my steering packed in this morning today of all days merry bloody Christmas 👍

[@OMAR-gl9cp]

Just want know those ac have to be on for the fun to work because if I turn ac on my car fun work ?should it be on without the ac on?

[@KENDAandhisORB]

Thanks for sharing. My Cooper S lost its power steering after a short drive in the bitter cold winter. I struggle the car to a safe spot, open the hood and let the sun warm up the whole engine compartment. It work normal after 2 hours of sunbath. My guess is the fan you mentioned in the video get spilled by water along the drive, and it turned into ice immediately and jammed the whole thing. Is it possible? Just a wild guess.

[@HellaMeiste]

This vid is helping me out to know about 100A But I just wish somebody to show us how to flip this fuse BOX, been trying but I’m stuck on how safely flipping up, my new 100A is waiting for help, I don’t want remove Air box and ECM if possible Thanks

[@weirdestdudein7760]

How did you get the screws for the fuse undone? I can’t get anywhere near enough leverage

[@noel5ilv3rlake]

I don’t know there is another hiding fuse on that hell place that BMW has been confusing us for A kind of ridiculous thing for our mini owners And lastly where can I order this hiding fuse ? Thank you for sharing your god knowledge, I’m so appreciate it so much

[@GradonMcFarland24]

I can’t remember where I got it, it is a “100 watt bolt in fuse” if you look that up it should come up. Let me see if I can find you a link! Glad I could help!

[@GradonMcFarland24]

Sorry 100 amp bolt in fuse. I believe this is the exact one I got! www.americanautowire.com/shop/midi-fuse-100-amp?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1N2TBhCOARIsAGVHQc6twpeLNba594JPIesISLLknGUMZ2z5rdeDZqTVlXylm4QFAPVo9YIaApVeEALw_wcB

[@noel5ilv3rlake]

@@GradonMcFarland24 Dude you are great 👍, I owned 2 older Mk1, R53 MCS and TTQ, I just want to keep ‘em in shapes as daily’s And I do want to do DIY anything myself I swear I didn’t know this 100Amp fuse lol 😂 Your great help will make me smile now THANKs again, gonna get this MIDI 100Amp fuse for my R53

[@user-vd7ed2dg1x]

Thanks mate most helpful 👍

[@TVwatcher-ic3ne]

Good video. Did that fan end up lasting? (Saw the wings of “victory” sticker. 😂)

[@GradonMcFarland24]

Still goin strong!

[@shanemyers4142]

Hey I eventually called them cause I did everything I could do to the car and still didn't fix the issue. They said they actually have an 04 mini s in the shop with a power steering recall. Maybe check in to that, you may get some $$ back. They're gonna fix mine for free. Idk if itll help you at all, but Just a suggestion incase it helps you since you wer very helpful.

[@rrc6965]

Hey, my PS Fan wont turn off after turning off the car. Any idea why?

[@GuadalupeOrihuelaOrtiz]

Thanks you me gustaría saber su trabajo de las señales de voltaje que llegan ami al enchufe chico que llega ala bomba hidráulica me llega 12 v.en dos cales y en el otro una tierra se nota asi cuando esta desconectdo y al enchufar se ba el negativo logico no funciona apesar que alos cables gruesos le llega el 12 v y el negativo pero el timon esta duro

[@239dc5]

Great info, thanks for the help!

[@baderchohan4972]

Hi, can you please confirm, what is this 100amp fuse for? fan or the pump?

[@GradonMcFarland24]

It should be for the pump

[@jjrrxx1981]

Thanks a million

[@youcollis]

Thanks I hope it’s that I will chek to day

[@chriskurowski3212]

Hey thanks man this video help alot

[@GradonMcFarland24]

Great to hear! Never know when you just might say something someone’s looking for👌🏼

[@xianthegaian4060]

@@GradonMcFarland24 wow u read my mind... I was thinking that as I read your comment

[@nickcardona]

I have a 2006 Mini cooper and the power steering is working on and off. Sometimes I turn it on and it’s working completely fine and sometimes it isn’t working at all. Any idea what the issue can be?

[@GradonMcFarland24]

Have you checked your power steering fluid?

[@nickcardona]

@@GradonMcFarland24 yes! It’s full and not dirty

[@GradonMcFarland24]

Well shoot, I’m not sure what else would cause it to work on and off like that:/

[@devonbrook2292]

I’m having the bang same issue with my Mini Cooper 06 plate at the minute did you get it fixed if so what was the problem ?

[@rahuld8430]

Hey Nick, Did you find what the problem is?

[@robkersten3667]

hello I can not get to the main fuses. I cannot lift the box up. All nuts are loose. but it seems the is a cable under it or so. Please help! thanks

[@HellaMeiste]

Any news from you, got the same difficulty 😅

[@user-qn3un8yl2g]

Good info body 🔥💯💪

[@samcouch8085]

Might be a stupid question. Having exact same issues. Got the 100amp fuse out. How can I test whether or not the 100amp fuse has blown?

[@samcouch8085]

Ace video by the way.

[@GradonMcFarland24]

Thank you! Here’s a video on testing fuses kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5qrg3iJg7J5d8k

[@kalerwebb8052]

Could this also cause power steering whine? I've replaced the pump 4 times now and it still is whining horribly. And yes I bled it correctly. Also took it to a shop to bleed it.

[@GradonMcFarland24]

That hasn’t happened in my case.. from my experience the whine is usually fluid related. This is the only car with an electric pump that I’ve worked with so I don’t know their tendencies:/

[@kalerwebb8052]

do you know of any solution or what could be causing it? It's exhausting replacing the pump, and I'm starting to think it may be caused by something else.

[@GradonMcFarland24]

@@kalerwebb8052 I don’t sadly. What’s in this video is the only issues I’ve had and the only solutions I’ve used

[@raymon8070]

Did your battery was getting drown from having the blown power steering fuse and fan stock ?

[@GradonMcFarland24]

No it never caused any battery issues for us

[@evanroberts1278]

Did it ever cause you car to run hot?

[@GradonMcFarland24]

@@evanroberts1278 I believe it did, but there has always been a little bit of a coolant leak so I can’t say 100% if the power steering issue affected it that much

[@shanemyers4142]

Did you have charging issues tho before you changed the fuse?

[@GradonMcFarland24]

No everything was charging fine

[@garrettmitchell1038]

how did you unplug the bottom of the fuse box?

[@GradonMcFarland24]

I never did, I just pulled it up as much as I could just enough to get the fuse out

[@goldwolf0606]

What the fk fan is that? 😂😂😂

[@goldwolf0606]

You don’t need power steering… power steering is for women…

[@GradonMcFarland24]

Funny you’d mention that, it’s my wife’s car