Noticed today the R53 power steering pump seems to take 5-10 seconds to kick in after the car is started. No other issues or funny noises but I’ve read these are a weak point and a common failure so I’m assuming it’s on the way out.

Anyone ever had similar? Mainly wondering if it could be anything else (weak battery maybe & the delay is the alt kicking in and pushing voltage? probably grasping at straws with that )

Anyone any idea where best to source a replacement?

TIA


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