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ny325 · 12-30-2007, 02:43 PM

My 2006 325i had a new steering wheel column replaced. The damm car won't start after several tries of inserting the key, and turning the wheel left and right. They first tried to update the software and this did not work. so the column was replaced. When I picked up the car after about 12days in service, the problem occured again 2 days later. I no longer want this car because I'M AFRAID that it will leave me stranded somewhere. I'm working with the dealer and trying to get rid of this damm car that I financed. they told me that they were going to contact A MARKERTING ENGINEER from BMWNA. Does anyone know what this is, Because the dealer is not sure themselves.

lkn · 12-30-2007, 02:48 PM

good luck, fortunately i have not experienced that problem but have seen other members having similar problems as you did.

SoYank · 12-30-2007, 03:00 PM

I've had the ELV sensor changed, not the steering column. In and out in a day.

raleedy · 12-30-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

has anyone experienced a steering wheel lock while actually driving? that would be scary shit especially if you're on the highway cruising at 65mph and it locks on an approaching curve in the road.

and a velociraptor was chasing you.

Kiemyster · 12-30-2007, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cars4lyfe

has anyone experienced a steering wheel lock while actually driving? that would be scary shit especially if you're on the highway cruising at 65mph and it locks on an approaching curve in the road.

i dont think its possible for that to happen.

anyways, this has happened to my 07 320i, they updated the software, and got me a new steering column (or whatever its called) and problem solved. apparently, its quite common. i wouldnt worry about it happening while your driving.

BMW335icDDS · 12-30-2007, 04:10 PM

Sounds like a good car to lemon. Hopefully its in the shop for a total of 30 days.

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ny325 Brigadier General 895 Rep 3,141 Posts Drives: Jet Black E90 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Gridlock iTrader: (0)	Let's start calling BMWNA about steering wheel lock problems 1-800 831-1117. My 2006 325i had a new steering wheel column replaced. The damm car won't start after several tries of inserting the key, and turning the wheel left and right. They first tried to update the software and this did not work. so the column was replaced. When I picked up the car after about 12days in service, the problem occured again 2 days later. I no longer want this car because I'M AFRAID that it will leave me stranded somewhere. I'm working with the dealer and trying to get rid of this damm car that I financed. they told me that they were going to contact A MARKERTING ENGINEER from BMWNA. Does anyone know what this is, Because the dealer is not sure themselves.
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