Alternator/generator/regulator Problems of Mini Cooper S

Battery light flashing, power steering cutting out intermittently while driving. Alternator and serpintine belt replaced but problem continues. Electric power steering seems to be draining electrical system.

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The contact owns a 2006 Mini Cooper S. The contact stated that while in park, the vehicle failed to start. In addition, the contact stated that while reversing at a low speed, the steering wheel was difficult to turn. The contact had to apply force to the steering wheel in order to steer the vehicle. Once in park, the vehicle failed to turn off with the key in the off position. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering motor had failed and melted. The power steering motor, wires, battery, pump, fan, pressure hose and alternator were replaced. After repairs, the mechanic was unable to diagnose the vehicle using the diagnostic tool. The vehicle was then taken to a dealer who stated that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 15v660000 (steering) but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 98,000.

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Took my car in for winding sound coming from motor. Diagnosed as the alternator. . . They replaced it and sound was still present . . . Misdiagnosed and was actually the supercharger, but while they were checking it out initially the power steering pump stayed on. . . Which didn't happen to me until they had it. After changing the alternator power steering pump no longer stayed on per the dealer. Had it home 3 days to wake up one morning hearing the pump on and I go to start my car and in drained my battery. Had to jump the car and then disconnect the cable to keep from the ps pump continuously running. The car is at the dealer getting a new pump $975 plus tax, researched Mini owner website and found several complaints of the same issue also that some cars actually caught fire from a failure of the pump. Researched more on north american motoring . There was a long list of people who had the exact experience. Sure would be awful for the pump to go out while driving on expressway and not able to steer correctly. Surprised it hasn't caused an accident/death yet.

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