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I have a 2004 530i with step, premium package and cold weather package. Since almost day one I have noticed a rubbing or squeaking noise from the steering wheel when I turn the wheel. I only notice it at speeds below about 15mph -- above that it is drowned out by road and engine noise. The shop foreman at the dealership diagnosed a defective slip ring and replaced it. The noise was entirely gone for about 3-4 weeks, only to return. Since then he has replaced the slip ring three more times (I kid you not), and each time the noise disappears completely for a few weeks. He e-mailed BMW Technical for more information but got none.
Has anyone else had this problem and/or found a long-term cure?
Has anyone else had this problem and/or found a long-term cure?
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Originally Posted by Henry' date='Jul 7 2005, 10:05 PM
I have a 2004 530i with step, premium package and cold weather package.? Since almost day one I have noticed a rubbing or squeaking noise from the steering wheel when I turn the wheel.? I only notice it at speeds below about 15mph -- above that it is drowned out by road and engine noise.? The shop foreman at the dealership diagnosed a defective slip ring and replaced it.? The noise was entirely gone for about 3-4 weeks, only to return.? Since then he has replaced the slip ring three more times (I kid you not), and each time the noise disappears completely for a few weeks.? He e-mailed BMW Technical for more information but got none.?
Has anyone else had this problem and/or found a long-term cure?
Has anyone else had this problem and/or found a long-term cure?
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Originally Posted by Henry' date='Jul 7 2005, 07:05 PM
I have a 2004 530i with step, premium package and cold weather package.? Since almost day one I have noticed a rubbing or squeaking noise from the steering wheel when I turn the wheel.? I only notice it at speeds below about 15mph -- above that it is drowned out by road and engine noise.? The shop foreman at the dealership diagnosed a defective slip ring and replaced it.? The noise was entirely gone for about 3-4 weeks, only to return.? Since then he has replaced the slip ring three more times (I kid you not), and each time the noise disappears completely for a few weeks.? He e-mailed BMW Technical for more information but got none.?
Has anyone else had this problem and/or found a long-term cure?
Has anyone else had this problem and/or found a long-term cure?
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Interestingly, I also purchased from the in the Seattle area, the dealer said they couldn't reproduce it... I'm bringing it back soon, it's very disappointing. Hopefully we can get to the bottom of this.
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I've heard this very light grinding noise at low speed ( like in a car park ) when turning 1 full cycle. It's not consistent. Only when I turn the steering wheel at a certain speed and radius. I'm not really stressed about it, but I'll get the dealer to have a look at it when my car goes in.
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I don't know if i have the same problem, the noise on my car came from the 2 silver trim that is on the steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by matt5' date='Jul 7 2005, 10:15 PM
[quote name='Henry' date='Jul 7 2005, 07:05 PM']I have a 2004 530i with step, premium package and cold weather package.? Since almost day one I have noticed a rubbing or squeaking noise from the steering wheel when I turn the wheel.? I only notice it at speeds below about 15mph -- above that it is drowned out by road and engine noise.? The shop foreman at the dealership diagnosed a defective slip ring and replaced it.? The noise was entirely gone for about 3-4 weeks, only to return.? Since then he has replaced the slip ring three more times (I kid you not), and each time the noise disappears completely for a few weeks.? He e-mailed BMW Technical for more information but got none.?
Has anyone else had this problem and/or found a long-term cure?
Has anyone else had this problem and/or found a long-term cure?
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Interestingly, I also purchased from the in the Seattle area, the dealer said they couldn't reproduce it... I'm bringing it back soon, it's very disappointing. Hopefully we can get to the bottom of this.
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[/quote]Let me know what you find out. I have been dealing with BMW Seattle -- the shop foreman is Trent Schutter.
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Was at the dealer's 5 days ago and personally saw a snr techie changing the defective slip ring of a relatively new 520i.
I was told that there were a few of such abnomalies and he seemed to be able to do it with his eyes closed
The new slip ring has a red catch (for alignment purpose) which he has to remove before putting back the steering.
I was told that there were a few of such abnomalies and he seemed to be able to do it with his eyes closed
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Originally Posted by Henry' date='Jul 8 2005, 07:15 AM
[quote name='matt5' date='Jul 7 2005, 10:15 PM'][quote name='Henry' date='Jul 7 2005, 07:05 PM']I have a 2004 530i with step, premium package and cold weather package.? Since almost day one I have noticed a rubbing or squeaking noise from the steering wheel when I turn the wheel.? I only notice it at speeds below about 15mph -- above that it is drowned out by road and engine noise.? The shop foreman at the dealership diagnosed a defective slip ring and replaced it.? The noise was entirely gone for about 3-4 weeks, only to return.? Since then he has replaced the slip ring three more times (I kid you not), and each time the noise disappears completely for a few weeks.? He e-mailed BMW Technical for more information but got none.?
Has anyone else had this problem and/or found a long-term cure?
Has anyone else had this problem and/or found a long-term cure?
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Interestingly, I also purchased from the in the Seattle area, the dealer said they couldn't reproduce it... I'm bringing it back soon, it's very disappointing. Hopefully we can get to the bottom of this.
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[/quote]Let me know what you find out. I have been dealing with BMW Seattle -- the shop foreman is Trent Schutter.
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[/quote]Sent it back to the dealer (BMW Northwest) and this time the shop foreman verified the "sqeaking" noise from the steering wheel. Said the slip ring was broken with bits of plastic everywhere
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This is ridiculous. My first BMW, 60+K and back to the shop for the 3rd time in 2mo of ownership.
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Was at the dealer's 5 days ago and personally saw a snr techie changing the defective slip ring of a relatively new 520i.
I was told that there were a few of such abnomalies and he seemed to be able to do it with his eyes closed
The new slip ring has a red catch (for alignment purpose) which he has to remove before putting back the steering.
I was told that there were a few of such abnomalies and he seemed to be able to do it with his eyes closed
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Who is the senior technical guy you are referring to? I have "grinding" sound from my steering wheel but happens only occasionally and PML at KA is unable to provide any possible root cause. In fact, I wonder if it is due to running in of parts but I doubt. In the first place, what's a slip ring and what function does it do or serve? I have yet to know of someone at PML who is highly competent in identifying problems.