Steering wheel squeak/creek
06-02-2008, 05:09 PM
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Had my car in today to have the door gaskets replaced - creaking around turns
I was also having squeaking/creeking sounds comming from my steering wheel
when I turned. First they told me it was the airbag slip ring then said it was not
2 days in and no fix yet. Told me they have to get in touch with BMW and figure
out what is making the noise. No loaner - their policy - you have to buy the car from
them. Anybody else have this problem?
I was also having squeaking/creeking sounds comming from my steering wheel
when I turned. First they told me it was the airbag slip ring then said it was not
2 days in and no fix yet. Told me they have to get in touch with BMW and figure
out what is making the noise. No loaner - their policy - you have to buy the car from
them. Anybody else have this problem?
06-02-2008, 05:40 PM
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My Ride: 07/2004 530i 2007 X5 4.8i
Mine is in the shop right now for this noise. This is my 5th visit to the shop and as usual they replace some parts. The noise comes back after a while. My warranty will be running out in October 08 and I will make sure this time it is fixed. Fortunately they left me a brand new 3 series to drive.
06-02-2008, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nonames123' post='593964' date='Jun 2 2008, 06:09 PM
Had my car in today to have the door gaskets replaced - creaking around turns
I was also having squeaking/creeking sounds comming from my steering wheel
when I turned. First they told me it was the airbag slip ring then said it was not
2 days in and no fix yet. Told me they have to get in touch with BMW and figure
out what is making the noise. No loaner - their policy - you have to buy the car from
them. Anybody else have this problem?
I was also having squeaking/creeking sounds comming from my steering wheel
when I turned. First they told me it was the airbag slip ring then said it was not
2 days in and no fix yet. Told me they have to get in touch with BMW and figure
out what is making the noise. No loaner - their policy - you have to buy the car from
them. Anybody else have this problem?
My 2005 545i had a creeking/clicking sound coming from the steering column. They removed and replaced the U-Joint slip shaft. The noise is no longer present.
GL with your issue.
06-02-2008, 06:42 PM
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My Ride: 2004 BMW 530i - no mods. Pretty basic really. I mean it has tires, windows, and a sweet look, what more could a man want? Honestly, I'd like to improve the sound system mildly, and possibly find a worthy engine mod that would increase my BHP by 100 without giving an arm and a leg for. I don't think it's out there, so I'll stay stock and love driving my 530i.
Sorry if this is a hijack, but I have a similar noise myself. Not creaking or cracking, but it almost sounds like when I turn, say when turning into a parking space I hear what sounds like corduroy rubbing together. More annoying than anything... Anyone have ideas what this could be? I also still have CPO warrantee.
06-03-2008, 03:11 PM
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My Ride: 07/2004 530i 2007 X5 4.8i
I got my car back today.
Faulty lower steering column/slip ring and rack.
Correction: "replaced lower steering column and slip ring and steering rack and completed wheel alignment"
Hopefully this is the last repair for this 04 530.
Faulty lower steering column/slip ring and rack.
Correction: "replaced lower steering column and slip ring and steering rack and completed wheel alignment"
Hopefully this is the last repair for this 04 530.
06-04-2008, 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by khalik' post='594825' date='Jun 3 2008, 07:11 PM
I got my car back today.
Faulty lower steering column/slip ring and rack.
Correction: "replaced lower steering column and slip ring and steering rack and completed wheel alignment"
Hopefully this is the last repair for this 04 530.
Faulty lower steering column/slip ring and rack.
Correction: "replaced lower steering column and slip ring and steering rack and completed wheel alignment"
Hopefully this is the last repair for this 04 530.
They said they had to get special from BMW - PUMA case??? what is that
Have appointment next week - will keep posted. thanks for all the help
06-04-2008, 08:05 AM
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My Ride: '05 545 Titanium Silver, Black Leather - Nav, Logic 7, Cold weather.
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Originally Posted by s4iscool' post='594031' date='Jun 2 2008, 10:38 PM
seem common in 5's, Ive heard it in 2 others, but not mine yet. Usually happens at full lock in a parking lot, slow maneuvers.
06-04-2008, 12:56 PM
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My Ride: 525 saloon, auto, Silver, artificial leather, USB, 244 wheels
oh nooooo I didn't buy another beemer for wierd noises and poor build! Ours is only 6m old and has a bird noise from passenger side and squeek from rear parcel shelf :-(
06-05-2008, 04:55 AM
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My Ride: G30 530i M-sport
Model Year: 2018
I have a groaning noise coming from around my steering as well, usually noticeable after the car has been driven for upwards of an hour. Am told by the dealer that they have a service bulletin from BMW saying that a certain type of oil / lubricant needs to be added/replaced, and have booked me in for next Tuesday.
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