active steering malfuntion
03-22-2011, 01:17 AM
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My Ride: 2004 bmw 530i
active steering light coming on on start up,turn the car off start again and the wheel centers itself a little then light goes off.power steering fluid is at good levels,no leaks,anyone ran into this before?from threads ive read it was never really figured out at the dealership for some people.just simple fluid check or reset of light and people still having the same issue after that..any info would be great thanks guys.
03-22-2011, 04:34 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
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active steering light coming on on start up,turn the car off start again and the wheel centers itself a little then light goes off.power steering fluid is at good levels,no leaks,anyone ran into this before?from threads ive read it was never really figured out at the dealership for some people.just simple fluid check or reset of light and people still having the same issue after that..any info would be great thanks guys.
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03-22-2011, 02:20 PM
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My Ride: 08 LCI 535i sport M5 umnitza full kit, Maya RM 1 245/35/20 20x9 et16, 275/30/20 20x10.5 et17, Future mods- KW coilovers V3 and StopTech brake
It could be a reinitializing problem stemming from a weak battery or moisture shorting out the module.
03-22-2011, 02:37 PM
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My Ride: 08 LCI 535i sport M5 umnitza full kit, Maya RM 1 245/35/20 20x9 et16, 275/30/20 20x10.5 et17, Future mods- KW coilovers V3 and StopTech brake