ready to trade my 545i in, sick of active steering malfunctions!!
03-29-2013, 01:07 PM
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ready to trade my 545i in, sick of active steering malfunctions!!
I'm losing my patience. I do not have a local dealer and always worked on my E46 myself. I think this E60 was a bad choice. I have checked the fluid, reset it, you name it. It will be fine and then I make a left turn and it acts up. Steering wheel position will sometimes get out of wack but straightens out after one more turn. I get malfunction and sometimes failure to initialize. I am going to try and get some diagnostic stuff so I can figure it out but what a pain. I almost want to go back to an E46. Any ideas???
03-29-2013, 02:35 PM
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I'm losing my patience. I do not have a local dealer and always worked on my E46 myself. I think this E60 was a bad choice. I have checked the fluid, reset it, you name it. It will be fine and then I make a left turn and it acts up. Steering wheel position will sometimes get out of wack but straightens out after one more turn. I get malfunction and sometimes failure to initialize. I am going to try and get some diagnostic stuff so I can figure it out but what a pain. I almost want to go back to an E46. Any ideas???
03-29-2013, 07:18 PM
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My Ride: 2010 550i M Sport
i just did alignment on my 2010 550i and as result get this active steering malfunctions
dealer fixed free of charge as car is under warranty , unfortunately i need ISTA/D to work on this car so I need dealer help ( working on it )
I had similar issue with 2003 530i and i fixed it with GT1 ( should work for 545i as well )
all you need is to calibrate SAS so if you have this tool give it a try
dealer fixed free of charge as car is under warranty , unfortunately i need ISTA/D to work on this car so I need dealer help ( working on it )
I had similar issue with 2003 530i and i fixed it with GT1 ( should work for 545i as well )
all you need is to calibrate SAS so if you have this tool give it a try
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03-29-2013, 07:26 PM
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i just did alignment on my 2010 550i and as result get this active steering malfunctions
dealer fixed free of charge as car is under warranty , unfortunately i need ISTA/D to work on this car so I need dealer help ( working on it )
I had similar issue with 2003 530i and i fixed it with GT1
all you need is to calibrate SAS so if you have this tool give it a try
dealer fixed free of charge as car is under warranty , unfortunately i need ISTA/D to work on this car so I need dealer help ( working on it )
I had similar issue with 2003 530i and i fixed it with GT1
all you need is to calibrate SAS so if you have this tool give it a try
03-29-2013, 07:32 PM
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03-29-2013, 07:44 PM
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03-31-2013, 09:58 AM
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I don't know anything about GT1 really I got this off eBay
BMW Progman v41 USB OBD Package DIS SSS NCSExpert INPA EDIABAS
Maybe I bought the wrong stuff. It sucks I'm just way too busy with work, kid etc. I can't be online for hours reading :-/ I have maybe 20 mins at a time. Had I did my homework I'd not have bought this car.
BMW Progman v41 USB OBD Package DIS SSS NCSExpert INPA EDIABAS
Maybe I bought the wrong stuff. It sucks I'm just way too busy with work, kid etc. I can't be online for hours reading :-/ I have maybe 20 mins at a time. Had I did my homework I'd not have bought this car.
03-31-2013, 10:11 AM
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My Ride: 07 550i black sapphire DPE s20 wheels powder coated satin bronze with gloss black lipLCI tails US version Black grilles (DIY)M5 Fender Grilles (DIY)M5 Umnitza RearCustom made Magnflow quad exhaustCarbon Fiber interior wrap (motorcepts)
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I had the same problem when i would turn my steering wheel, I diagnosed it with INPA and fault was in the steering angle sensor. I followed these steps and cleaned the disc inside the steering wheel and so far haven't had a malfunction come back in 6 months. Saved me a bunch of money!
Steering angle sensor DIY fix - it worked - BMW M5 Forum and M6 Forums
Steering angle sensor DIY fix - it worked - BMW M5 Forum and M6 Forums
03-31-2013, 10:29 AM
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I don't know anything about GT1 really I got this off eBay
BMW Progman v41 USB OBD Package DIS SSS NCSExpert INPA EDIABAS
Maybe I bought the wrong stuff. It sucks I'm just way too busy with work, kid etc. I can't be online for hours reading :-/ I have maybe 20 mins at a time. Had I did my homework I'd not have bought this car.
BMW Progman v41 USB OBD Package DIS SSS NCSExpert INPA EDIABAS
Maybe I bought the wrong stuff. It sucks I'm just way too busy with work, kid etc. I can't be online for hours reading :-/ I have maybe 20 mins at a time. Had I did my homework I'd not have bought this car.