Power Steering on Mini One

chipbeck

Ok I'm ending the year with a tricky one.
Power steering isn't working on our mini does anyone know if I may be able to fix it myself. If not could anyone advise as to how much it'll cost me to get fixed?

Hope you techies have all had a nice Christmas.

Lorian

This thread may be of use

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=760781

mattogier

If it was a proper Mini but I assume you mean you have a BMW 0 series?

chipbeck

Hand book says if the power steering fails the car becomes harder to steer.

Always worth reading the handbook. Heaven knows where or if you can check the level.

barak

Wish I could get a small hatchback without power steering :sad:

MX5huggy

barak wrote: »

Wish I could get a small hatchback without power steering :sad:

Open to offers on my 96 Clio only 140K on the clock stearing is like a landrover!

rmg1

If the steering is very heavy, first thing I would check is the power-steering fluid. Should be easy to locate the container - should be near the front of the engine with a lid marked power steering fluid only.

It's like checking the oil level, level should be between the two markers.

**BE CAREFUL - POWER-STEERING FLUID WILL DO NASTY THINGS TO YOUR HANDS IF YOU SPILL IT**

barak

MX5huggy wrote: »

Open to offers on my 96 Clio only 140K on the clock stearing is like a landrover!

Thanks, but not sure about that! I should have said "NEW small hatchback without power steering" and probably added "with better than average handling and performance."