1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Power Steering Motor Fan

  1. Crashton

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    #4 Crashton, Jan 3, 2016
    It was bound to happen one day! :D
     
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    #5 MCS02, Jan 3, 2016
    Don't get carried way, sparky! :lol:
     
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    #7 nkfry, Jan 7, 2016
    Since the current fan is seizing I would also advise you to check fuse 41 in the drivers footwell as it is probably blown.

    You will also need to make sure that your cooling fan relay is working properly, the PS fan is tied in with the cooling fan and if the relay is failed you may not get PS fan actuation.
     
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    #2 Crashton, Jan 3, 2016
    If it was me I'd replace it now. You are relying on it to keep the PS motor cool. The fan is much easier to replace than the PS motor. Much cheaper too.
     
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    #9 matchframe, Jan 8, 2016
    The new fan showed up yesterday from eMiniparts.com and I was able to replace it in about 10 minutes. The old fan definitely had bad bearings.

    The fuse was blown. I replaced it and ran the engine with the A/C on I could see that the steering motor fan was operating.

    Thanks for pointing out the fuse !! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #3 MCS02, Jan 3, 2016
    It only runs all the time when the AC is on, other times when it is under a load, I believe. If you spin it and it feels notchy then you need to replace it. Crashton is correct better safe than sorry.
     
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    #10 00Mini, Jan 8, 2016
    Good to hear everything went well for you !!
     
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    #12 Stinch, Jan 14, 2016
    Thanks for pointing this out. I had my p/s pump and fan replaced under warranty last spring. Guess the dealer never checked for function. I went out to the garage tonight to check and sure enough my #41 5A fuse was blown.

    Cheers
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    #6 matchframe, Jan 3, 2016
    Thanks ! :Thumbsup:
     
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    #8 matchframe, Jan 8, 2016
    I will check on that.

    Thanks !!
     
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    #11 BlimeyCabrio, Jan 8, 2016
    Good job!