Question on Power Steering Pump Replacement

I've just replaced my power steering pump after a fail and its still not working. Could it be my battery is dead? The battery is getting 14v from the alternator but my mini has no power after leaving overnight.

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

The fuses may be blown. Check the power steering fuses in the engine compartment fuse block. Be sure to check one in the bottom, beneath the cover.

- Nick

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

If the battery is discharged in the morning, either it is being drained overnight, or it simply is not holding a charge. Figure out which it is--you can turn the car off and use an ammeter to find out how much current is being drawn from the battery with everything off; it should be well under 1 amp, probably on the order of 100 milli-amps or less. (I haven't measured on my MINI or any truly modern car, so I am not sure of how much is typical.)

If the new pump is malfunctioning or was not installed correctly, it may be possible for it to be draining the battery. I'm not sure, though.

You can also take your battery to an auto parts store; most of them will test the battery for free. (They expect you'll buy the new one from them, of course.)

Checking the fuses, as Nick said, is probably the best place to start.

--DD