MINI has extended the Power Steering Pump warranty on 2002 - 2005 Models to 13 years or 150,000 miles. This covers models with production dates from Nov 2001 - Feb 2005. The part was changed from Feb 2005 on. Hence my 2006 has not had an issue (knock on wood) 010113 Is the Bulletin Number I have spoken to a few different sources and have verified this program is valid. The image below was found online, that prompted me to validate the bulletin before posting.
I find it a little unbelievable that MINI changed the part for only 2006, especially since they knew that platform was going away :skep: Regardless, glad everyone with an '01-'05 is getting covered
It gets even better, the convertibles through 08 I believe use the same great POS power steering gear. My car was built in November of 2005. So far so good for my 06, err I mean 05. :smilewinkgrin:
I wish this had come about a year sooner. Mine stopped working last year. I won't get any reimbursement since I took it apart and fixed it (thanks for the tips, Minidave). I'm glad I did because I learned some new things -- added life-education, always good -- but I definitely would have taken advantage of the new warranty and saved myself the trouble. Plus then I'd have a new pump in there instead of one that's nearly 11 years old. Now I almost hope it craps out again, and soon, so I can get a fresh one installed for free.
I know a LOT of people who have simply replaced their pump rather than have the potential of a failure while driving....this will be very good news for them. I've fixed (at least temporarily) a bunch of pumps over the years (glad I could help, Steve) and I don't do it anymore cause it's such a not fun job to do. I also found that the life of the pump could be extended greatly just by blowing the brush dust out of the pump and reassembling it.
Second that! On the other hand, to me cracking it open and fiddling with the bits inside was the easy part. Given I have no lift and have to work with ramps and stands, I consider the process of draining, pulling and replacing and then refilling the system to be quite a bit more than half the battle, so even just replacing with a new one would be a pain in the buttocks. That's what worried me most as I was putting things back together. If I got everything buttoned up and it still wouldn't work I would admit defeat (after much swearing, etc) and buy a new pump but then I'd have to do the crappy part of the job all over again. Fortunately, it's working like a champ. (thanks again Dave)
What does one have to do to put in a claim??? Who do we contact? What documentation is required? I replaced the PS unit a few years ago. And ........believe it or not I found the receipt......Imagine that.
You should get a letter from MINI. You can also call 866-ASK-MINI They should have all the details on what you need to submit for reimbursement.
Thanks Nathan, It would help if I would read through everything.....:crazy: Made the call..... Letter in the mail.......Lets see what happens....:fingerscrossed:
What if you bought your pump from an aftermarket supplier (like Way) instead of MINI, do you think they'll still pay you back? It'll cost them less.....
Got one of these in the mail don't know how they found me but anyway I am over the 150,000 miles no worries. No problems So far