Steering Malfunction warning
10-15-2009, 07:15 AM
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happened to me couple times. goes away after reboot. it is probably just a glitch, nothing wrong with the car.
10-16-2009, 09:14 PM
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My Ride: 04' Bimmer 530i, 18", Nav
Originally Posted by vlad_b' post='1033060' date='Oct 15 2009, 10:15 AM
happened to me couple times. goes away after reboot. it is probably just a glitch, nothing wrong with the car.
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10-18-2009, 02:20 PM
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My Ride: 2006 525XI, Jet black on Dakota beige. Premium and winter packages. I consider myself a purist and intend to keep my car absolutely stock and shiny.
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I love this forum. I bet many dealers would charge $$$ just for performing this reset procedure.
10-18-2009, 02:28 PM
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I had a steering warning (under warranty) ... it was the steering angle sensor that was failing. The iDrive fault cleared after a few restarts but came back. I think the reset procedure may temporarily clear a fault but the problem may only be disguised temporarily.
10-20-2009, 04:43 PM
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My Ride: '04 545iS 6 spd, bought new via eBay, 11/05; Blk/Gry, Cold, L7, PDC, BMW Rear seatcover for pets.
First "Bumwa" was a new 1971 2002. High performance 5s since 1987. Beamer motorcycles too, currently on an 07 BMW K1200 GT; also a Moto Guzzi 1000 SP III.
I have gotten that warning on cold mornings too, but the other day, (40s F) I got it as I entered the interstate. 10 miles later, as I pulled into work, I could hear the pump groaning, and shut down/restart didn't reset it. I had it towed to dealer who found a leaking power steering hose. They suggested replacing the PAIR of hoses ($145 each) and so, 3 hours labor and two qts of fluid came to $750.
Moral of story, if temps aren't cold, stop and look under the car! You don't want to risk that Active Steering pump.
Moral of story, if temps aren't cold, stop and look under the car! You don't want to risk that Active Steering pump.
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