Active Steering Malfunction
07-24-2007, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by drjochen' post='450537' date='Jul 21 2007, 05:22 AM
This happened to me once in my "old" 545i.
It was at work in the parking lot leaving work. The car started normally, I drove for ~ 10-20s, and then the AS malfunction light came on, and the steering was extremely heavy, just like when the power steering goes out. Power steering was definitely out, not just the AS. I turned off the car, restarted, and it worked again.
The dealer told me its not possible and I was dreaming....
It was at work in the parking lot leaving work. The car started normally, I drove for ~ 10-20s, and then the AS malfunction light came on, and the steering was extremely heavy, just like when the power steering goes out. Power steering was definitely out, not just the AS. I turned off the car, restarted, and it worked again.
The dealer told me its not possible and I was dreaming....
07-24-2007, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by wangster' post='450357' date='Jul 20 2007, 01:38 PM
I just took my car in to dealer yesterdat when I got the "active steering malfunction" message 2 days ago. I was able still drive my car with no problem, feel little heavy on the steering wheel. Also the steering wheel now is tilted toward left. I will find out what happen when I get my car today. hopefully.
07-24-2007, 10:22 PM
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I'm finallly bringing my car in tomorrow a.m. to have active steering re-initiated. AS has been out for a couple weeks now, but I've been able to drive the car without too much difficulty...I just hope my sensor doesn't have to be replaced?! My steering wheel is also tilted slightly off-center, towards the left. My SA indicated that I can't re-initiate the AS without some piece of equipment. I'll let you all know how it goes.
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