steering wheel faulty - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

vblanche · 12-17-2010, 02:45 PM

Hello,

getting for the last 24hours the red warning light: electric steering wheel lock faulty.

apart from trying to get an appointment at BMW or indy garage for a check, what would you recommend?

anyone with similar experience?

thanks
vince

spandeli · 12-17-2010, 03:39 PM

an estimate of 900 euros will do

shame on BMW for having issues like that and they did not recall and replave the defective locks under warranty

vblanche · 12-17-2010, 03:51 PM

thanks.

In fact, I don't understand the fault. What is happening?

davyk31 · 12-17-2010, 04:34 PM

Its the electric steering lock not engaging properly, its a well known fault so push for warranty or goodwill. Need to get it sorted asap as if lock breaks in the on position it will be a nightmare. Sometimes they replace parts or sometimes its just a reprogramming issue.

Tipper · 12-17-2010, 06:00 PM

You should get free parts as it is a known fault. Tell them so.

I had to pay the labour at £140 or so.

Same for the brake DSC failure parts.

swanseahammer · 12-17-2010, 06:48 PM

I had a similar experience although the warning light was amber. Dealer replaced steering column under warranty. Problem sorted.

vblanche · 12-18-2010, 04:22 AM

Thank you everyone for your help.

Quote:

Originally Posted by davyk31

so push for warranty or goodwill.

english being not my native language, how do I do that "push for a goodwill"? write a letter to Alpina UK? thanks,vince

vblanche · 12-18-2010, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tipper

You should get free parts as it is a known fault. Tell them so.

any advice on how to defend myself? to what extent it is a known fault, what kind of arguments can I use?

many thanks
vincent

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12-17-2010, 03:39 PM	#2
spandeli First Lieutenant Drives: BMW E92 320D M Sport Auto Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cyprus Posts: 370 iTrader: (0)	an estimate of 900 euros will do shame on BMW for having issues like that and they did not recall and replave the defective locks under warranty

12-17-2010, 04:34 PM	#4
davyk31 Brigadier General Drives: BMW 335d SE Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 3,238 iTrader: (0)	Its the electric steering lock not engaging properly, its a well known fault so push for warranty or goodwill. Need to get it sorted asap as if lock breaks in the on position it will be a nightmare. Sometimes they replace parts or sometimes its just a reprogramming issue.

12-17-2010, 06:00 PM	#5
Tipper Private Drives: 2007 E91 320d SE auto Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Devon, UK Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	You should get free parts as it is a known fault. Tell them so. I had to pay the labour at £140 or so. Same for the brake DSC failure parts.

12-17-2010, 06:48 PM	#6
swanseahammer Second Lieutenant Drives: F30 320d ED Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Swansea Posts: 282 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 320d SE [0.00]	I had a similar experience although the warning light was amber. Dealer replaced steering column under warranty. Problem sorted.