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The contact owns a 2005 BMW 330ci. After starting the engine, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the power steering pump malfunctioned. The pump was replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the independent mechanic who diagnosed that the shaft inside the power steering pump failed. The power steering pump was replaced and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was notified. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 57,000.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Los Angeles, CA, USA