bmw e60 545i knocking noise when steering :(
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hi guys,
im new to this forum so it my first post
i have an 04 bmw 545i, have a small problem though, last week i had an error come up saying tyre pressure lost. i checked the pressure but the tyres were fine.
also around about the same time the steering started knocking mainly when turning the wheel at slow speeds. i took it to the local bmw garage but they couldnt find the issue and said the suspension was fine.
i have googled the forums but cant seem to find a solution to what it could be?
has anyone else had this problem?
thanks in advance
regards
jamie
im new to this forum so it my first post
i have an 04 bmw 545i, have a small problem though, last week i had an error come up saying tyre pressure lost. i checked the pressure but the tyres were fine.
also around about the same time the steering started knocking mainly when turning the wheel at slow speeds. i took it to the local bmw garage but they couldnt find the issue and said the suspension was fine.
i have googled the forums but cant seem to find a solution to what it could be?
has anyone else had this problem?
thanks in advance
regards
jamie
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Could be a lot of different front-end things, but question for you - do you have active steering? and what sort of knocking - is it a single clunk, or does it continue as you turn the wheel?
I had an issue with a strange knock when making slow speed turns and they finally traced it to a defect in the steering column related to the active steering mechanism.
I had an issue with a strange knock when making slow speed turns and they finally traced it to a defect in the steering column related to the active steering mechanism.
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Hi thanks for the reply, yes it's active steering, it's several knocks when turning the steering wheel, I forgot to mention that the handling has also severely deteriorated.
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I have a 08 528 and I have noticed a similar issue.
I can feel a single feint clunk while turning the wheel to parking the vehicle at very slow speeds.
Not sure if this was normal so I never really paid much attention to it.
I can feel a single feint clunk while turning the wheel to parking the vehicle at very slow speeds.
Not sure if this was normal so I never really paid much attention to it.
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
I had a small knock that I noticed when turn into my driveway. There is a small transition frm the street to the drive way. Car was still under warranty and dealer changed a bearing somewhere on the steering shaft. I no longer hear it anymore.
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hi guys,
im new to this forum so it my first post
i have an 04 bmw 545i, have a small problem though, last week i had an error come up saying tyre pressure lost. i checked the pressure but the tyres were fine.
also around about the same time the steering started knocking mainly when turning the wheel at slow speeds. i took it to the local bmw garage but they couldnt find the issue and said the suspension was fine.
i have googled the forums but cant seem to find a solution to what it could be?
has anyone else had this problem?
thanks in advance
regards
jamie
im new to this forum so it my first post
i have an 04 bmw 545i, have a small problem though, last week i had an error come up saying tyre pressure lost. i checked the pressure but the tyres were fine.
also around about the same time the steering started knocking mainly when turning the wheel at slow speeds. i took it to the local bmw garage but they couldnt find the issue and said the suspension was fine.
i have googled the forums but cant seem to find a solution to what it could be?
has anyone else had this problem?
thanks in advance
regards
jamie