[LEA69]

I have a symbol on my dash of a steering wheel with a lock (with a number '1' in it). It has happen a few times in the last 2-3 weeks but it has gotten really bad where I have to jiggle the steering wheel and play with the door lock/ unlock before I can actually get the car started.

I read on this forum that many people with particularly the 2006 E90's having this issue. It is covered under warranty and may involve a software/ steering column mechanism upgrade/ replacement.

This is just an inconvenience to me as to book it in to BMW and get a courtesy car, im looking at least 2 weeks wait. Ive decided to book it in tmrw and just get a taxi to and from work.

I just wanted to ask if anyone in AUS has had the same problem as it seems to be a common issue to arise with overseas owners & their cars?

Problems so far:

1. Airbag light comes on and stays on - BMW had to reset
2. Fan motor got very noisy - something dislodged in the airvent and was vibrating to buggery - again BMW fixed under warranty
3. Steering Lock light stays on red - car cant even start

Bloody hell, a 15month old car with all these little factory / warranty problems.... damn. Just bad luck! But I guess i cant really complain, at least it isnt anything major that has gone wrong. Just little annoying things thats all!

[VGR00]

Hopefully a software update will solve your problem. I'm not aware of this being a problomatic issue. nobody likes the inconvienience but since this issue potentialy can leave you stranded, the dealer should attend to it quickly and give you a loaner as a matter of priority.

Good luck

[ed-320d]

I did have steering wheel lock warning back in June 2007, after the car came out from bodyshop from minor accident. The car was delivered March2007. I got an red warning with steering lock with number 1 in it.

I had no problem starting the car, although the manual mentioned that I might have problem starting the engine. Took the car to dealer and they reset the software. Since then (finger crossed) the problem never reoccured.

[LEA69]

car dropped off this morning, hopefully all can be fixed quickly and easily AND with no charge!!!

[LEA69]

Car got fixed yesterday, took 6 hours but the boys got it done. They had to replace my whole steering column. Makes me wonder what else could go wrong with a 15month old car!!!!

[scheps]

i wouldnt say just bad luck. Lights issues happen relatively frequently unfortunately.

[dmcdade]

I am getting the Electronic Steering Lock problem. E92 M3 is 15months old. Has been a problem for last week only. Will talk to my dealer tomorrow and report the solution.

[Cadillac]

My 2006 E92 had same problem late last year total failure unable to start and emergency lights starting flashing they had to replace the whole system
BMW service called out said they have to replace unit had to be towed
Trivett service manager and one other brought out loan car waited for flat bed tow truck and delivered car back two days later
Excellent service

[dtlv8]

Had the same problem on my E90 325. Got the whole kit and carboodle done; software upgrade and steering column locking mechanism replaced. Was under warranty so no charge but I asked how much and service advisor said about $1500 otherwise!!!

[dtlv8]

Originally Posted by LEA69

Makes me wonder what else could go wrong with a 15month old car!!!!

Next problem on my E90 325 was squeaky brakes. Got all brake pads, sensors replaced etc. Set me back about $1.5k!