SZL Sensor
09-12-2006, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Ricracing' post='332702' date='Sep 9 2006, 06:18 PM
What was wrong with the rear shocks???
Re the SZL recall - I posed the question to my local dealer, response was not clear as to builds affected. This recall is not listed on any web site I've read either......
09-13-2006, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BMW530' post='333754' date='Sep 12 2006, 10:02 PM
I think it might be E60s built in 2006, possibly from March/April onwards? I know a friend of mine had the problem 2 months ago.
09-13-2006, 01:45 PM
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The SZL is the steering angle sensor. I have been told it only affects 2006 builds from September 2005 until March 2006.
09-13-2006, 02:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Nova Invicta' post='334175' date='Sep 13 2006, 10:45 PM
The SZL is the steering angle sensor. I have been told it only affects 2006 builds from September 2005 until March 2006.
09-14-2006, 07:23 AM
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Dropped my 530i with the dealer this morning with the steering sensor problem (my IDrive clearly shows the message). He was aware of the issue and stated that he has been handling a lot of them.
Just a correction for a prior post by a fellow member. The 2007 models were released early this year so my April 2006 manufactured car was a 2007 model and the steering sensor was affected.
My dealer raised the issue that my 19" #166 wheels (upgrade) could have been the problem, but he quickly backed off that assertion when I told him about the UK recall and the US SIB. When a dealer knows that you come to the table with knowledge, it makes a great difference in how they treat you.
Thanks to all on this site for making all of this information available. I will report back once the issue is fixed.
I am also having the rear strut recall issue handled today, as well as a creeking brake issue (which could be related to the steering sensor).
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Just a correction for a prior post by a fellow member. The 2007 models were released early this year so my April 2006 manufactured car was a 2007 model and the steering sensor was affected.
My dealer raised the issue that my 19" #166 wheels (upgrade) could have been the problem, but he quickly backed off that assertion when I told him about the UK recall and the US SIB. When a dealer knows that you come to the table with knowledge, it makes a great difference in how they treat you.
Thanks to all on this site for making all of this information available. I will report back once the issue is fixed.
I am also having the rear strut recall issue handled today, as well as a creeking brake issue (which could be related to the steering sensor).
Best,
09-15-2006, 12:50 PM
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Had the steering sensor thing done on my 520d earlier this week. Car was in for about an hour so I waited, not sure if it's me but the steering seems more direct. My car is a Sept 2005 build.
09-18-2006, 02:31 PM
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I had my SZL recall work and some other gearbox grommet change carried out so I took the car on to the motor way to check if I could reproduce the DBC and DSC faults that occured. Guess what they do 
Can somebody else with a 520D manual try this out and tell me what happens. I'm sure I have a fault that my stupid dealer has not removed.
Go on to the motor way at 70mph in 6th gear and engage the cruise control exactly at 70. Then move the cruise control control away so as to increase speed by 5 mph and then all the lights appear.
Can somebody else with a 520D manual try this out and tell me what happens. I'm sure I have a fault that my stupid dealer has not removed.
Go on to the motor way at 70mph in 6th gear and engage the cruise control exactly at 70. Then move the cruise control control away so as to increase speed by 5 mph and then all the lights appear.
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