E92 electric power steering issue

RL14HER · 03-28-2020, 02:41 PM

Hello everyone, I’ve tried searching all over the web but can’t seem to find anything on the issue I have. The electric power steering goes off randomly but very rarely. When the warning light comes on it seems as though the EPS is only half active but there are times when it’s completely knocked out and it’s like trying to steer a tank. If I were to suggest a pattern I can say it usually occurs on longer drives perhaps 45mins after I start driving. Turning the engine off and restarting often clears the issue and it’s fine to drive after. If I let the car sit overnight it almost always goes back to normal. I bought the car of a trader in November so I think I’m covered according to consumer rights (which I think is 6 months) but the trader is closed at the moment due to COVID 19, so I’m not getting any responses from them. Has anyone experienced/solved a similar issue or have any suggestions as to what could be going wrong.

Thanks

Chappers 71 · 03-28-2020, 03:39 PM

Try searching e9x active steering warning light

RL14HER · 03-29-2020, 08:15 AM

Thanks for the advice I’ll give that a search.

aaronblack · 03-29-2020, 12:53 PM

I did and still do have this issue, can't remember the sign but it said steering malfunction or something on the idrive.

Came on once in October last year and once in February this year. Couldn't figure out either but some suggested it may be water/moisture on the connectors specially as I'm missing my radiator and engine undertray thanks to previous owner.

I've also read about some e9x and e8x users having had to replace the rack for similar problems, so hoping mine isn't that.

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RL14HER New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 330i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: London iTrader: (0)	E92 electric power steering issue Hello everyone, I’ve tried searching all over the web but can’t seem to find anything on the issue I have. The electric power steering goes off randomly but very rarely. When the warning light comes on it seems as though the EPS is only half active but there are times when it’s completely knocked out and it’s like trying to steer a tank. If I were to suggest a pattern I can say it usually occurs on longer drives perhaps 45mins after I start driving. Turning the engine off and restarting often clears the issue and it’s fine to drive after. If I let the car sit overnight it almost always goes back to normal. I bought the car of a trader in November so I think I’m covered according to consumer rights (which I think is 6 months) but the trader is closed at the moment due to COVID 19, so I’m not getting any responses from them. Has anyone experienced/solved a similar issue or have any suggestions as to what could be going wrong. Thanks Attached Images Last edited by RL14HER; 03-28-2020 at 02:43 PM.. Reason: Typo
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Chappers 71 Major General 5488 Rep 5,424 Posts Drives: Beige G31 40ix m sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kent, The Garden of England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 G31 xdrive 40i ... [4.00] 2006 E92 335i SE [9.50]	Try searching e9x active steering warning light __________________ G31 40ix M Sport E92 335i. E36 328is coupe E39 540i V8 6SP manual E34 3.6 M5. E34 525i sport. VW Jetta Mk2 GTI 16v. 1679cc 1967 resto-cal beetle
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RL14HER New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW E92 330i Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the advice I’ll give that a search.
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aaronblack Private First Class 46 Rep 183 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I did and still do have this issue, can't remember the sign but it said steering malfunction or something on the idrive. Came on once in October last year and once in February this year. Couldn't figure out either but some suggested it may be water/moisture on the connectors specially as I'm missing my radiator and engine undertray thanks to previous owner. I've also read about some e9x and e8x users having had to replace the rack for similar problems, so hoping mine isn't that.
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