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@Cristo BTW, BRG for the world! :cornut:
I agree. 17.7V is not a good thing -- thus the regulator.
I'm not following this "and then battery unplugged: 17.7 V. "
pull the power on the pump and see if it goes away. Its tight to get to but easy to pull to disable the pump.
and too... The power steering over loading the alternator I guess could happen but there's a fuse, F39, on the drivers side pillar fuse box that...
I'm not certain how the pump (if its going bad) effects the gauges. Still sounds like an alternator/battery/grounding problem to me. What...
I just did this - fluid, SS lines. Highly recommend one of these Motive bleeders when flushing fluid. Super easy. So easy I felt like brake...
Welcome to MA. I did exactly this and decided on 05 R53 -- the ride was more lively and serviceability of the drive train influenced decision......
Thanks Nat and Dave0. I'll look into both -- I'm at 96k so timing chain guides are due. I'll update again ltr
Must be something with summer mix that aggravates this problem as its back - P1498. Had zero problems all winter. Anyway feedback from others on...
Kurt you need to update your garage! All your videos are helpful and entertaining. Thanks for putting those up.
I found this helpful when I did mine. Its not bad. Mini Cooper S (R53): Installing Powerflex RTA Inserts
btw, that 100amp fuse for the pump I had to completely remove to test it. It was open (failed) but when screwed in place was testing good...
Heres the thread. Its F39 not F34. Happy to help... as is everyone else...
yes it will. I've had the same issue as you when my PS pump went south. What happens is the battery is charged but quickly drains b/c the...
Started brake upgrade project - new SS lines, brass guide bushings, new fluid, clean and paint calipers (not red). Probably take another week w/...
One advantage of being late to the mini ownership party. I'll probably take Dave's route however... crazy the stuff you find Dave... geniune...