Does Mini Cooper have power steering?

Mini’s Unique Power Steering Pump Minis are designed with a unique system called Electro-Hydraulic Power Assisted Steering System. Since these vehicles are compact, larger steering systems aren’t ideal. This system uses electric and hydraulic steering.

Does the Mini Cooper have power steering?

The Mini Cooper uses a system called electro-hydro power assisted steering, which is a combination of electric and hydraulic power steering systems. This system allows for the car to use less horsepower while ensuring the car handles well.

Where to put a power steering pump in a Mini Cooper?

It’s a good idea to push the power steering fluid reservoir down towards the rack from up inside the engine compartment. This will give you more room to remove the return line. Once the pump is removed from the car, you’ll need to remove the mounting frame and transfer it onto the new pump.

Can a pulley be removed from a power steering pump?

Removing a power steering pump pulley is easy if you have the right tools, and most auto parts stores will loan you a power steering pump pulley, so make sure you ask for a pulley removal tool if you are going to replace the power steering pump on your car.

How can I diagnose a power steering problem?

In regards to a diagnostic, the pump has its own electronics and can store 4 possible fault codes, no more and these are accessed via the ECU (the ECU does not store any PS Pump fault codes and is only a conduit to interrogate the pump) through the OBD port. Bottom line is, the pumps shot and needs replacing so save your money there.

What kind of fluid is used in a mini power steering pump?

Reconnect the two electrical connectors going to the pump and re-install the power steering fan. The last step is to re-fill the reservoir with fluid and bleed it. MINI specifies the use of CHF-11S fluid ONLY. This fluid is available from Pelican Parts from and is specially formulated for use with electric power steering pumps.