Another steering wheel lock problem

fdc · 12-27-2007, 03:41 PM

Had the problem of the orange warning light coming up and had to play with the key fob/steering wheel to get the car started. then I got the red "steering lock failure" light and went to the dealer.

He updated to the latest version of software. Got the car back the next day it worked fine for ~ 1 month but then the steering lock failure light came up again.

Back to dealer but they did not have the part in stock. They request
authorization to BMW to perform the job but today I got a call to bring
the car back in for more checks.
Basically what the dealer told me is that they did not the get the approval
frokm BMW yet but they were asked to run some more tests ...

What is this about? My model is a 325xi built Sept 05,

fdc

Lydiamight · 12-27-2007, 04:06 PM

Don't accept no for an answer from your dealer. I had exactly the same problem on my UK E91 320D. New software fitted---but it only worked for a few days before the previous problem re-surfaced. Back to the dealer who immediately said that they would fit a new steering column assembly. There have been absolutelty no problems since. Suggest to your dealer that you think it could be a safety problem and if the steering were to inadvertantly lock or otherwise malfunction and an accident resulted then you would be holding them responsible. Best of luck

12-27-2007, 03:41 PM	#1
fdc Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 217 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	Another steering wheel lock problem Had the problem of the orange warning light coming up and had to play with the key fob/steering wheel to get the car started. then I got the red "steering lock failure" light and went to the dealer. He updated to the latest version of software. Got the car back the next day it worked fine for ~ 1 month but then the steering lock failure light came up again. Back to dealer but they did not have the part in stock. They request authorization to BMW to perform the job but today I got a call to bring the car back in for more checks. Basically what the dealer told me is that they did not the get the approval frokm BMW yet but they were asked to run some more tests ... What is this about? My model is a 325xi built Sept 05, fdc __________________ 325xi, leather. Departure: Bremerhaven Sept 28, 2005 Vessel: Franconia K-line (http://www.kline.com/PCC-RoRo/schedu...ticshuttle.asp) Arrived at the Port of Charleston at 04:40 on Oct. 10, 2005 Arrived At VPC: 10/11/05 Left the VPC: 10/14/05 3:40pm Arrived at the Dealer: 10/15/05 3:00pm Delivery: 10/18/05 10:00 am
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Lydiamight Private 2 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 640D Motorsport Convertible Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kent UK iTrader: (0)	Steering Wheel Lock Don't accept no for an answer from your dealer. I had exactly the same problem on my UK E91 320D. New software fitted---but it only worked for a few days before the previous problem re-surfaced. Back to the dealer who immediately said that they would fit a new steering column assembly. There have been absolutelty no problems since. Suggest to your dealer that you think it could be a safety problem and if the steering were to inadvertantly lock or otherwise malfunction and an accident resulted then you would be holding them responsible. Best of luck
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