Electronic steering lock NOT disengaging

stevie996 · 12-31-2007, 12:32 PM

Hi Guys,

Anybody had this problem?

It has happened afew times on mine/nothing about it in the manual.

The i-drive system tells me to move the steering wheel and re try.

No error messages are logged,

Steve

Serjames · 12-31-2007, 12:48 PM

am I right in thinking there is some sort of connection here between the brake pedal switch being engaged properly to allow the wheel to unlock ?

i.e. pushing the brake pedal hard enough when starting the car.

or is that a different fault ?

YV1 · 12-31-2007, 12:56 PM

Take it to the dealer. The'll replace the steering column to fix the problem
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http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...olumn+replaced
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mikem · 12-31-2007, 12:57 PM

It seemed a common fault a year or so back, the solution at the time was to replace it. Loads of people in the US seemed to be complaining about it but haven`t heard any recently.

SoYank · 12-31-2007, 12:57 PM

I had it and they replaced only a sensor, not the steering column.

mjh93sa · 12-31-2007, 02:18 PM

There were quite a few reported problems some time ago, so a good

: should turn something up.

The courtesy 330d I had sounded like some sort of ratchet wasn't properly removed at times. But hey-ho it wasn't mine and never actually failed.

stevie996 · 01-07-2008, 10:40 AM

Spoke to the dealer today, car going in on Wednesday for appraisal, but as far as they are concerned the only cure is a new steering column.

Will keep you all informed of the outcome.

Steve

stevie996 · 01-09-2008, 03:48 AM

Car has been in today dor diagnosis.

It does not need a new steering column but needs reprogramming.

The car is booked in for next Monday and I have been told it could take all day.

What do you guys think?

Steve

SoYank · 01-09-2008, 02:19 PM

Yep, reprogramming takes a whole day. Must be the 300 baud modem they use.

stevie996 · 01-23-2008, 12:04 PM

Exactly a week after having had the car re-programmed the electronic steering wheel issue has just re-surfaced.

This time the only cure is a new column.

Booked in for next Monday.

Steve

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stevie996 First Lieutenant 37 Rep 396 Posts Drives: BMW F36 435d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wales,UK iTrader: (3)	Electronic steering lock NOT disengaging Hi Guys, Anybody had this problem? It has happened afew times on mine/nothing about it in the manual. The i-drive system tells me to move the steering wheel and re try. No error messages are logged, Steve
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Serjames Colonel 128 Rep 2,426 Posts Drives: E93 335i M-sport Join Date: May 2007 Location: Surrey - UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E93 335i M Spo ... [0.00] 2003 Nissan Primera S [0.00]	am I right in thinking there is some sort of connection here between the brake pedal switch being engaged properly to allow the wheel to unlock ? i.e. pushing the brake pedal hard enough when starting the car. or is that a different fault ? __________________
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mikem Lieutenant Colonel 88 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	It seemed a common fault a year or so back, the solution at the time was to replace it. Loads of people in the US seemed to be complaining about it but haven`t heard any recently.
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stevie996 First Lieutenant 37 Rep 396 Posts Drives: BMW F36 435d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wales,UK iTrader: (3)	Spoke to the dealer today, car going in on Wednesday for appraisal, but as far as they are concerned the only cure is a new steering column. Will keep you all informed of the outcome. Steve
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stevie996 First Lieutenant 37 Rep 396 Posts Drives: BMW F36 435d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wales,UK iTrader: (3)	Update Car has been in today dor diagnosis. It does not need a new steering column but needs reprogramming. The car is booked in for next Monday and I have been told it could take all day. What do you guys think? Steve
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SoYank Major General 575 Rep 7,519 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vinton, Virginia iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW E90 335i S ... [9.00]	Yep, reprogramming takes a whole day. Must be the 300 baud modem they use. __________________ **2009 E90 335i Montego Blue · Black Leather · Burl Walnut · 6MT · US Spec** SatNav • ZPP • ZCW • 6FL • TPMS • iDrive • PDC • HWS • Xenons • BMW Assist • Power Rear Sunshade • Logic 7 European Taillights • Rear Foglamp • OEM Alarm • PicoTray • DataToys XM-DVR • Multi-view Processor Quaife ATB LSD • Short Shift Knob • Hartge Anti-Roll Bars • AP Racing Front Brakes • 19" Style 269
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stevie996 First Lieutenant 37 Rep 396 Posts Drives: BMW F36 435d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wales,UK iTrader: (3)	Exactly a week after having had the car re-programmed the electronic steering wheel issue has just re-surfaced. This time the only cure is a new column. Booked in for next Monday. Steve
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