There have been several squeeking -themes discussed here, but has anybody experienced
a tiny squeeky noice coming somewhere from the steering/steering wheel at low speeds when turning
the steering wheel, both directions ?

For me it came occasionally during the warranty time -I mentioned about it but wasn't there in inspection- but now when warranty is expired, it has of course been there more often. Don't know yet what to do with it... Not too bad but can hear it. Almost like a too dry sealing somewhere down/inside there. No active steering whatsover, just normal stuff.


Hartsa

 

I have a July 06 build 530xi and I've notcied the same problem in the last few weeks. Mine is due for service in May and I plan to add it to the list of things to be checked into. It doesn't happen all the time, so we'll see.

Tom

 

Please keep us updated. Although I don't have this problem in my e60. But my Dad has this problem in his ML350.

Thanks

 

I have been back to dealer twice with same problem, still not resolved. Mine seems to get worse after a long journey, when parts & fluids are no doubt warmed up. 1st time they changer some slip rings in upper mechanism, 2nd time changed steering shaft & associated bearings. Next time it will be steering rack according to service desk. Which reminds me, i'd better book it in for yet another 3 days off the road !

 

Not saying this is directly related but here is a very recent (this month) new Service Bulletin on the E90 3er with a similar issue.

SI B32 07 06
Steering and Wheel Alignment...........April 2006................Technical Service

SUBJECT
Steering Column Clicking Noise

MODEL
E90 (3 Series) and E91 (3 Series Sports Wagon) produced up to 11/05

SITUATION
Customer may complain of a slight clicking noise heard, mostly at slow speed, when turning the steering wheel at about 180 degrees.

CAUSE
Steering column manufacturing tolerances stack up.

CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, replace the steering column only. Do not replace the steering gear and the steering spindle (lower joint assembly).

The steering column manufacturing process has been improved in 11/05.

PROCEDURE

Replace the steering column per Repair Instructions RA 32 31 090.

Perform steering angle sensor adjustment/calibration per Repair Instructions RA 61 31 996.

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number.............................Description.... .............................Quantity
32 30 6 772 273..................... Steering Column.............................1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only

 

Has anyone experienced this in their 5 series? I think I am.

 

I hear this from time to time. Especially low speed, low outside noise, but even on the highway when all is quiet.

 

My E60 is in service right now..one of my complaints was "noise from steering wheel at low speeds". I just spoke with my SA..he stated they replaced my steering rack.

They also replaced my passenger airbag for my "passenger restraint fault" error.

I'm not sure what other fixes they have done so far but I did have an extensive list of issues I needed resolved before my warranty expires...seems they are replacing parts at will. I'll post the final fixes when I get the car back.

 

What's wrong with my car - no problems what so ever!

Knock on wood...

 

Mine has just been in for service with this fault listed.

They have lubricated one of the bushes in the steering column, hopefully it will do the trick.

It seems to be a known fault according to the SA