Active Steering Failure and Warning
12-03-2008, 08:23 AM
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My Ride: 08 550 Carbon Sport Almost everything factory, but no sound upgrades.
Over time I?ve read posts about an I Drive Active Steering warning and failure of the power assist.
I have had several of these warnings when starting and it has also zeroed out the time, date and other functions.
Seems like I got a CIP update and the issue was resolved.
Early yesterday, however, it happened again. It was the coldest morning so far this season and the car was left outdoors. It happened later that day also. In both cases the AS was restored but the other function remained screwed up.
Question: Has anyone associated this issue with cold weather?
Maybe a high current draw to start the cold engine?
Any thoughts on this?
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I have had several of these warnings when starting and it has also zeroed out the time, date and other functions.
Seems like I got a CIP update and the issue was resolved.
Early yesterday, however, it happened again. It was the coldest morning so far this season and the car was left outdoors. It happened later that day also. In both cases the AS was restored but the other function remained screwed up.
Question: Has anyone associated this issue with cold weather?
Maybe a high current draw to start the cold engine?
Any thoughts on this?
sixcard
12-03-2008, 08:43 AM
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My Ride: Arpil '04 production 545, Orient Blue, Sport Pkg, Step, CWP, NAV, Logic 7, Comfort Seats, PDC, Sat Prep, cip v20.02 (bluetooth and mp3 working great)
Likely a battery issue/low voltage. May need a replacement battery.
12-03-2008, 08:46 AM
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Have you checked the hydraulic fluid level?
12-03-2008, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='736905' date='Dec 3 2008, 12:23 PM
Over time I?ve read posts about an I Drive Active Steering warning and failure of the power assist.
I have had several of these warnings when starting and it has also zeroed out the time, date and other functions.
Seems like I got a CIP update and the issue was resolved.
Early yesterday, however, it happened again. It was the coldest morning so far this season and the car was left outdoors. It happened later that day also. In both cases the AS was restored but the other function remained screwed up.
Question: Has anyone associated this issue with cold weather?
Maybe a high current draw to start the cold engine?
Any thoughts on this?
sixcard
I have had several of these warnings when starting and it has also zeroed out the time, date and other functions.
Seems like I got a CIP update and the issue was resolved.
Early yesterday, however, it happened again. It was the coldest morning so far this season and the car was left outdoors. It happened later that day also. In both cases the AS was restored but the other function remained screwed up.
Question: Has anyone associated this issue with cold weather?
Maybe a high current draw to start the cold engine?
Any thoughts on this?
sixcard
12-03-2008, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by asg' post='736927' date='Dec 3 2008, 09:43 AM
Likely a battery issue/low voltage. May need a replacement battery.
+1 That'd be my guess on so new a car. I've actually drained my battery down enough for this to occur just sitting in the car for 90 minutes listening to the Logic7.
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12-03-2008, 11:35 AM
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It continues to amaze me what a total lemon option is this thing called Active Steering. As I've mentioned before, it caused me to dump my beloved 545i.
BMW should own up to their responsibility for this clearly defective device. I would love to see a pile of this bloody wiring piled high and ignited. Never, ever include this piece of garbage on you new or used purchase. The standard steering is a joy. Few vehicles have steering so connected to the road. Why one would opt for anything else is misguided (by BMW) thinking. Stick with the tried and true, please.
BMW should own up to their responsibility for this clearly defective device. I would love to see a pile of this bloody wiring piled high and ignited. Never, ever include this piece of garbage on you new or used purchase. The standard steering is a joy. Few vehicles have steering so connected to the road. Why one would opt for anything else is misguided (by BMW) thinking. Stick with the tried and true, please.
12-03-2008, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by sixcard' post='736905' date='Dec 3 2008, 12:23 PM
Over time I?ve read posts about an I Drive Active Steering warning and failure of the power assist.
I have had several of these warnings when starting and it has also zeroed out the time, date and other functions.
Seems like I got a CIP update and the issue was resolved.
Early yesterday, however, it happened again. It was the coldest morning so far this season and the car was left outdoors. It happened later that day also. In both cases the AS was restored but the other function remained screwed up.
Question: Has anyone associated this issue with cold weather?
Maybe a high current draw to start the cold engine?
Any thoughts on this?
sixcard
I have had several of these warnings when starting and it has also zeroed out the time, date and other functions.
Seems like I got a CIP update and the issue was resolved.
Early yesterday, however, it happened again. It was the coldest morning so far this season and the car was left outdoors. It happened later that day also. In both cases the AS was restored but the other function remained screwed up.
Question: Has anyone associated this issue with cold weather?
Maybe a high current draw to start the cold engine?
Any thoughts on this?
sixcard
12-03-2008, 12:06 PM
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active steering is a wonderful feature... but at the same time I agree with 1600, it is not a very reliable option, too complex for its own good, something is always f'ing up
12-03-2008, 01:27 PM
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wow the same thing just happened to me like 5 min ago. my car has been sitting for about a week now so im guessing its low battery. how do i reset it? im going to check the fluid now and for the battery, maybe ill just let it run to charge it up a bit.