Hi all,

Had a wonderful time flying around in my e60 this weekend. Heck, yesterday spent the whole day driving here and there. Anything you need from the store Honey??? :D

Besides the car just drinking gas :blink: , I noticed yesterday the position of the steering wheel. It looks off center to right, not much but maybe a fingers width or 1 inch tilted to the right. Now, most roads have slope and likely slope from left to right (to push water to the shoulder).

Anyone notice this and should I go in for a wheel alignment or some other adjustment? I can't drive a bimmer with the steering wheel off center, just messes with all the pleasure. Maybe its okay with Kia but not a bimmer.

Any help or advice appreciated. I'm going for a drive in my Audi right now a quick comparison.


CVT Benhogan :help:

Do a search, there have been others here with this problem and the dealer was able to resolve it....
At least you GET to drive your 550 ;)

Wow! That sounds serious. You should definitely go and have it checked out because I think other E60 owners have had similar complaints recently. Was it like that when you picked it up 2 weeks ago and you didn't notice, or did it suddenly become that way? Keep us updated.

It is a software issue that requires a mechanical adjustment (I believe it is related to Assisted steering). Bottom line is you aren't nutz; and it's fixable. I just wonder how it got out of adjustment?

Keep enjoying it.

Ray Hull

That's a good point. We ordered 10 days ago, and it seems like it has been forever already. I don't think I can make it until mid-June.

Hi Ray,


Noticed it yesterday. When it comes to cars, I see issues instantly. I'll take it in this week and report on the status. I've had several high speed moments, but haven't hit any big bumps nor median strips. I easily see it being a software issue with active steering.

Regards,

CVT Benhogan :whistle:


I'll post a pic of the wheel later.

Do you mean its turned to the right a little or the whole steering wheel is shifted to the right?

If your intended line is straight while driving, the steering wheel is turned alittle to the right. Imagine the BMW logo as a reference mark. The top of the M (in the logo) points veritically between the 12 and 1 clock positions. Its not quite that bad, so lets say 12 1/2. :whistle:

The whole steering column is fine and not shifted. Now that would be bad. Heck, I'd call BMW assist on Easter Sunday for the one. :P :think: :wow:

Correct me if I'm wrong that some thread on this forum suggested that Active Steering needs to be reset.

Ah ok. Cuz I remember some have reported that the steering wheel column actually not being in the center if you used the two blinker signals as a reference point.