Hydraulic Line (Active Steering) Major Leak
10-07-2009, 03:42 PM
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Hey all,
Been a while since I was on here, but that's probably good. My 04 545 Sport 6-speed has now quietly slid out of warranty (time; only 43K miles) and I had something of an emergency this week. Getting on the Interstate to work, my Active Steering Failure (with red icon showing lop-sided car) warning came on. (This has happened in cold weather before, even though it was about 40F). So, I drove on and when I got off, about 9 miles later, I shut it down at the stoplight, restarted and the code reappeared.
When I pulled into the lot, I could hear the pump groaning, so I parked it and called the dealer. They recommended towing. When the tow came, that's when I discovered a mist of oil all over the rear end; even though no oil was showing under the hood.
They recommended replacing BOTH steering hydraulic lines, ($650) and today, I learned that the one I really need is BACK-ORDERED.
Has anyone else had hydraulic line troubles? Is this an age-related item on early Active Steering 545 sports? I am suspicious of the back-order problem as being indicative for others...Hope I'm wrong for your sake.
Ray
Been a while since I was on here, but that's probably good. My 04 545 Sport 6-speed has now quietly slid out of warranty (time; only 43K miles) and I had something of an emergency this week. Getting on the Interstate to work, my Active Steering Failure (with red icon showing lop-sided car) warning came on. (This has happened in cold weather before, even though it was about 40F). So, I drove on and when I got off, about 9 miles later, I shut it down at the stoplight, restarted and the code reappeared.
When I pulled into the lot, I could hear the pump groaning, so I parked it and called the dealer. They recommended towing. When the tow came, that's when I discovered a mist of oil all over the rear end; even though no oil was showing under the hood.
They recommended replacing BOTH steering hydraulic lines, ($650) and today, I learned that the one I really need is BACK-ORDERED.
Has anyone else had hydraulic line troubles? Is this an age-related item on early Active Steering 545 sports? I am suspicious of the back-order problem as being indicative for others...Hope I'm wrong for your sake.
Ray
10-07-2009, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='1027244' date='Oct 7 2009, 06:42 PM
Hey all,
Been a while since I was on here, but that's probably good. My 04 545 Sport 6-speed has now quietly slid out of warranty (time; only 43K miles) and I had something of an emergency this week. Getting on the Interstate to work, my Active Steering Failure (with red icon showing lop-sided car) warning came on. (This has happened in cold weather before, even though it was about 40F). So, I drove on and when I got off, about 9 miles later, I shut it down at the stoplight, restarted and the code reappeared.
When I pulled into the lot, I could hear the pump groaning, so I parked it and called the dealer. They recommended towing. When the tow came, that's when I discovered a mist of oil all over the rear end; even though no oil was showing under the hood.
They recommended replacing BOTH steering hydraulic lines, ($650) and today, I learned that the one I really need is BACK-ORDERED.
Has anyone else had hydraulic line troubles? Is this an age-related item on early Active Steering 545 sports? I am suspicious of the back-order problem as being indicative for others...Hope I'm wrong for your sake.
Ray
Been a while since I was on here, but that's probably good. My 04 545 Sport 6-speed has now quietly slid out of warranty (time; only 43K miles) and I had something of an emergency this week. Getting on the Interstate to work, my Active Steering Failure (with red icon showing lop-sided car) warning came on. (This has happened in cold weather before, even though it was about 40F). So, I drove on and when I got off, about 9 miles later, I shut it down at the stoplight, restarted and the code reappeared.
When I pulled into the lot, I could hear the pump groaning, so I parked it and called the dealer. They recommended towing. When the tow came, that's when I discovered a mist of oil all over the rear end; even though no oil was showing under the hood.
They recommended replacing BOTH steering hydraulic lines, ($650) and today, I learned that the one I really need is BACK-ORDERED.
Has anyone else had hydraulic line troubles? Is this an age-related item on early Active Steering 545 sports? I am suspicious of the back-order problem as being indicative for others...Hope I'm wrong for your sake.
Ray
10-07-2009, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='1027256' date='Oct 7 2009, 06:57 PM
depending how long it will take to get a hose, maybe a local hydraulic shop can make a new hose.
10-08-2009, 06:05 AM
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Ray - I've been a prowler on the forums a while and have a 545i as well. The hydraulic problems you describe are not common. Seems as if your lines may have aged quicker than usual. I don't see this as part of a systemic issue.
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