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How to repair the power steering pump of the Mini Cooper

Model: Mini Mini R52, R50, R53 - Years 2001-2007

In this guide we will see the instructions that will allow us to repair the power steering pump of the Mini Cooper. Problems related to the power steering pump are usually overheating; once the power steering pump is disassembled from the engine, it will be possible to open it, subsequently diagnosing the problem, as shown in the video. The components that usually fail are the coil windings or capacitors; once the repair is done, you can proceed with reassembly and then verify proper operation.

Posted on 27 April 2025 by ScegliAuto

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