Have a 2003 mini and there was a lot of smoking down by the power steering pump and now I have no power steering. Would this be the pump or just wires going to it. I haven't gotten under the car yet. Just looking for a place to start. And if the fan burnt up would that make the power steering pump quit working.

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I haven't seen a PS pump smoke. If there was smoke, do not drive the vehicle as it could be something burning. Immediately inspect the area of the smoke or have a professional do so.

- Nick