Possible 1st issue on new E60
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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???
Besides the car just drinking gas
, 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
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???
Besides the car just drinking gas
, 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
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='269804' date='Apr 16 2006, 09:48 AM
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???
Besides the car just drinking gas , 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 with Audi right now a comparison.
CVT Benhogan
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???
Besides the car just drinking gas
, 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 with Audi right now a comparison.
CVT Benhogan
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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.
Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='269804' date='Apr 16 2006, 11:48 AM
It looks off center to right, not much but maybe a fingers width or 1 inch tilted to the right.
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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?
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Originally Posted by kmslo530i' post='269809' date='Apr 16 2006, 11:58 AM
At least you GET to drive your 550
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Originally Posted by Ray Hull' post='269812' date='Apr 16 2006, 12:04 PM
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
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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.
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I'll post a pic of the wheel later.
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='269827' date='Apr 16 2006, 01:38 PM
Do you mean its turned to the right a little or the whole steering wheel is shifted to the right?
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.
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='269804' date='Apr 16 2006, 11:48 AM
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???
Besides the car just drinking gas , 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
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???
Besides the car just drinking gas
, 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
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Originally Posted by CVTBenhogan' post='269854' date='Apr 16 2006, 12:18 PM
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.
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.
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.
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.