Steering Malfunction - HELP
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My Ride: 550i Manual Sport
Model Year: 2007
Engine: 4.8 L N62 V8
I have a 2007 550i (manual). I start the car, let it warm up for couple minutes and drive off. If i step on the gas, i get the following message on the dash.
Steering Malfunction
Possible hazard from fluid loss in steering or suspension hydraulic system.
Do not continue to drive
At that point, i pull over, restart the car and the message does not come up again. I'm concerned now because this message just started appearing more frequently. The temp in NY now is about 49 deg on average. What is the problem?
Steering Malfunction
Possible hazard from fluid loss in steering or suspension hydraulic system.
Do not continue to drive
At that point, i pull over, restart the car and the message does not come up again. I'm concerned now because this message just started appearing more frequently. The temp in NY now is about 49 deg on average. What is the problem?
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I have a 2007 550i (manual). I start the car, let it warm up for couple minutes and drive off. If i step on the gas, i get the following message on the dash.
Steering Malfunction
Possible hazard from fluid loss in steering or suspension hydraulic system.
Do not continue to drive
At that point, i pull over, restart the car and the message does not come up again. I'm concerned now because this message just started appearing more frequently. The temp in NY now is about 49 deg on average. What is the problem?
Steering Malfunction
Possible hazard from fluid loss in steering or suspension hydraulic system.
Do not continue to drive
At that point, i pull over, restart the car and the message does not come up again. I'm concerned now because this message just started appearing more frequently. The temp in NY now is about 49 deg on average. What is the problem?
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Did you check the fluid level? If it's marginally down, you'll get these messages. Issue of course would be WHY it was down - is something leaking, etc. Is your car still under warranty? Just bring it in and let them do what they need to do. My car needed to have pieces of the active sway bars replaced because they were leaking.
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If there are no visible leaks just go to the dealer and get a bottle of the chf-11(?) and top it off. You should be fine, colder temperatures seem to cause this for some if the level is marginal. I wasn't aware that I had a leak either so you might be okay for some time.
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