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by simon8201 - 09/09/26 01:46 PM
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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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I also remember that comment on Aero 8 S1 having engine hydraulic driven but later models going to electric driven. I think quite a few were converted to electric during the failures. I would expect the Aero +8 to be electric ?
Also wing off was needed.
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I'll ask at the factory tomorrow...
They should know the answer...
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My understanding (but of course it may be wrong!)
S1 steering was off the Mini and often failed - guessing because of either heat or the weight of the engine or a bit of both! Many have 'upgraded' to the later electric pump (see below).
S2, S3 and S4 have similar systems and it is an electric pump that only draws current when it is asked to work ie. the wheel is being turned. This creates a slightly odd sensation as the effort required to turn the wheel reduces as the wheel is initially turned. The steering has been criticised but you do get used to it and once familiarised it actually works mostly quite nicely. My steering pump struggles a bit at very low speeds when turning the steering but this in only on grippy surfaces and I try to ensure the car is moving if possible to reduce the load. Steering has been very reliable although the fluid can get hot and leak out in extreme conditions.
The steering on late Aero derivatives was supposedly changed (improved) a couple of years back but I can't say I've noticed much difference on Plus 8s I have driven although the steering did seem rather meaty on the last car I drove. I liked it.
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Thanks, that seems to fit..he was told that the pump is electric and works "on demand". The problem is that his is working all the time, even ignition off, so the battery goes flat.
My car doesn't have the steering characteristics you describe for the S4, so perhaps it has been changed. I shall ask at the factory!
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Yes, Peter, I'm sure you'll have the latest steering your car only being just over a year old.
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The steering has been criticised but you do get used to it and once familiarised it actually works mostly quite nicely. My steering pump struggles a bit at very low speeds when turning the steering but this in only on grippy surfaces and I try to ensure the car is moving if possible to reduce the load. Steering has been very reliable although the fluid can get hot and leak out in extreme conditions. ^^^^this is the same as the Supersport. Certainly fluid leaking at high temps is something I have experienced. Get non-BMW style jublilee clips on the return part of the reservoir.
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Peter
You may like to read my post in June last year "Power steering failure on new Plus 8"
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