Steering lock issue...

dxb335d · 05-12-2008, 12:10 PM

Says not to turn my car off as the steering lock is disabled and once turned off will not start again? WTF

Ive parked it on the driveway, shall i shut down and see what happens, cant leave it running all night and also i aint got much fuel left!

Carlos

DervFan · 05-12-2008, 12:19 PM

Personally I would turn it off and call someone from BMW Assistance.....and wait

dxb335d · 05-12-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DervFan

Personally I would turn it off and call someone from BMW Assistance.....and wait

does my head in though, shouldnt have to have these like this go wrong!

I turned it off left it five mins and it started fine!?

stevie996 · 05-12-2008, 12:38 PM

The only cure on mine was to replace the steering column.

It is quite a common fault which can sometimes be cured with a re programming.

Steve

dxb335d · 05-12-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stevie996

The only cure on mine was to replace the steering column.

It is quite a common fault which can sometimes be cured with a re programming.

Steve

You had this exact issue? Did it not restart?

Mine did so i take it i can continue using it untill it goes in for repair?

Re programming will lose my map. Im so F**ing angry

NFS · 05-12-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

You had this exact issue? Did it not restart?

Mine did so i take it i can continue using it untill it goes in for repair?

Re programming will lose my map. Im so F**ing angry

I'd chill out and ignore it. If it happens again then go to the dealers.

I've had a few odd electrical glitches (eg loss of bluetooth for a day) if they don't re-occur then I ignore em.

dxb335d · 05-12-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NFS

I'd chill out and ignore it. If it happens again then go to the dealers.

I've had a few odd electrical glitches (eg loss of bluetooth for a day) if they don't re-occur then I ignore em.

Hi Simon, but when i shut down and left her 5 mins i restarted and it was still there, was your issue still there after stopping/starting a few times then dissapeared?

creepy coupe · 05-12-2008, 02:58 PM

Just had my column replaced carlos, I found hitting the edge of the steering wheel with the palm of my hand sorted it between faults.

DervFan · 05-12-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Just had my column replaced carlos, I found hitting the edge of the steering wheel with the palm of my hand sorted it between faults.

I do that when I'm stuck in traffic on the M25

Must be a preventative measure

NFS · 05-12-2008, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Hi Simon, but when i shut down and left her 5 mins i restarted and it was still there, was your issue still there after stopping/starting a few times then dissapeared?

Sorry mate, thought you said it started fine. If the error message is still occuring then it's not just a software glitch and you will need to see the dealer.

tek818 · 05-12-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by stevie996

The only cure on mine was to replace the steering column.

It is quite a common fault which can sometimes be cured with a re programming.

Steve

+1... same thing happened on my 335i. Having the steering column replaced next week.

SoYank · 05-12-2008, 11:20 PM

Carlos, is it the yellow alarm or the red alarm? When I had my incident I got the yellow alarm that would clear by wiggling the steering wheel and the car would start. When it was the red alarm I'd just remove the key and come back in a few minutes. When I mentioned it to the service center they said the column sensor needed to be replaced ASAP because it was a safety issue. They also updated the software.

dxb335d · 05-13-2008, 07:21 AM

Soyank is it a dangerous to drive it then? FFS its a red picture!

creepy coupe · 05-13-2008, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

Soyank is it a dangerous to drive it then? FFS its a red picture!

Yes the mobile BMW assist bloke said mine was aright to drive to the dealers, but had it been red he's had to of had it recovered.

dxb335d · 05-13-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Yes the mobile BMW assist bloke said mine was aright to drive to the dealers, but had it been red he's had to of had it recovered.

ive driven it once already though?! how can it be a safety issue if its a steering lock issue. Thats for locking th steering once stationary!

not once did it say, stop immediately which it would if it was dangerous? it said dont turn the car off

330cdsport · 05-13-2008, 08:17 AM

I suppose if the lock is faulty then there is the possibility (slim probably) of it locking while you are driving - and that would be very dangerous.

You may need to use your handbrake and powerslides to steer the car to the dealers

creepy coupe · 05-13-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

ive driven it once already though?! how can it be a safety issue if its a steering lock issue. Thats for locking th steering once stationary!

not once did it say, stop immediately which it would if it was dangerous? it said dont turn the car off

Doesn't it something in the handbook about red symbols

Dave_3 · 05-13-2008, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by creepy coupe

Doesn't it something in the handbook about red symbols

Bit optimistic expecting Carl to actually read about it.

I know this is really left-field, I almost feel foolish suggesting it ... but why not ask the dealer ? Or your Uncle ?

Or do you just not want to hear that you shouldn't drive it until it is fixed ? If you keep asking, you'll get the answer you want.

The steering lock is activated by a solenoid that powers off under power. If that is shonky ....

D.

dxb335d · 05-13-2008, 09:01 AM

then what dave?

i need my car for thursday though. cant believe this has happened and its properly f**ked my week!

Ive done over 20 miles so far!!

creepy coupe · 05-13-2008, 09:08 AM

Ask yourself, would you drive with the RED oil level/pressure light on

NFS · 05-13-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dxb335d

then what dave?

What would Jesus do?

- Paul - · 05-13-2008, 09:26 AM

Carl - do not drive it- it's dangerous as has already been said - call the dealer.

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