Steering column clunk over bumps
10-19-2005, 11:54 AM
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My Ride: '05 545i Sport Package 6-speed, cold weather package, premium sound
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Over the past few months, I've noticed a 'clunk' or a 'pop' noise come from the steering column area when I go over a bump or a pothole...It has become increasingly more sensitive to these type of road imperfections lately and thus I am hearing the noise more often now. I have an 05 545 6 speed with active steering...Has anyone had this happen to them?
10-20-2005, 03:22 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW 316ti, 2004 BMW 530d, 2006 BMW 530xd, 2013 BMW 320d touring, 2014 BMW 520d touring, 2016 BMW X5, 2020 BMW 320da touring, 2020 BMW 540i
Model Year: 1974
Engine: Flat six
Mine is at the dealer to change the steering box or something like that ... i have the same sound when bumping...
10-21-2005, 06:26 AM
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My Ride: 525, Dec 2003, Silver Grey, Black Dakota Leather, Bluetooth, Satnav, 18'' Runflats, Sunroof, Folding mirrors, Automatic
Mine had a similar problem, clicking could be felt through steering wheel on slow corners, especially on bumpy surface. On 2nd attempt the dealer fixed it, they said it was a known problem, they had to lubricatate something in the steering column.
It was fine for a few weeks, but now it squeaks!
Going back next week..
It was fine for a few weeks, but now it squeaks!
Going back next week..
10-21-2005, 07:51 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW 316ti, 2004 BMW 530d, 2006 BMW 530xd, 2013 BMW 320d touring, 2014 BMW 520d touring, 2016 BMW X5, 2020 BMW 320da touring, 2020 BMW 540i
Model Year: 1974
Engine: Flat six
Got my car back today. they didn't fix the steering wheel clunk yet.
The spare part isn't available and the car must go back next week.
But they solved another problem:
In the last couple weeks i had some error messages in several functions, radio malfunction, interior lights and the worst external lights faillure when driving at night.
The car remained there for 3 days (got a E39 530d replace) and they were running several computer tests to the individual control systems computers.
In the first 2 days nothing, not even error codes reported in the computers memory, but yesterday they got the malfuction when the computer was connected to the car. They didn't had a clue.... but finally someone remembered about the battery and they concluded that the neutral battery cable was a little loose and produced computer malfuction and the messages will appear....and the faillures.
I hope it wil be solved .... <_<
The spare part isn't available and the car must go back next week.
But they solved another problem:
In the last couple weeks i had some error messages in several functions, radio malfunction, interior lights and the worst external lights faillure when driving at night.
The car remained there for 3 days (got a E39 530d replace) and they were running several computer tests to the individual control systems computers.
In the first 2 days nothing, not even error codes reported in the computers memory, but yesterday they got the malfuction when the computer was connected to the car. They didn't had a clue.... but finally someone remembered about the battery and they concluded that the neutral battery cable was a little loose and produced computer malfuction and the messages will appear....and the faillures.
I hope it wil be solved .... <_<
10-21-2005, 08:07 AM
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My Ride: 535d Auto M Sport delivered 04/10/05, Carbon Black, Beige Ventilated Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Media Pack - Sat Nav Pro, Bmw Assist, Bluetooth phone prep + telematics + snap in adapter for Nokia 6230i & 6 CD, Visibility Pack - bi-xenons, adaptive headlights and Headlight Wash, HUD, High Gloss Shadow Line, Extended Lights, HiFi System, Extended Voice, M Spoiler and Heated/ventilated f/seats. Chrome Grills. M Double Spoke 19" Mixed Wheels 172 with 245/35 front and 275/30 rear (Non-runflat continentals) Spare wheel and jack. Supaglass.
I have a pronounced 'ding' from the front suspension when I go over certain low road humps. Has only happened a couple of times so still trying to figure out a pattern.
10-21-2005, 08:10 AM
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My Ride: 2011 F10 535i -Brilliant Graphite/Oyster
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I had a creaking noise and could feel glitch in steering wheel everytime I turned the steering wheel, dealer replaced steering rod a couple of months ago and problem has not resurfaced
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