steering lock issue

jayartibee · 11-13-2023, 06:39 AM

I have the red steering-wheel and padlock symbol. Steering lock was a little unwilling to release at one point - but otherwise seems to be working fine. Is this a common issue?
And DIY fixable?

jayartibee · 11-16-2023, 12:37 PM

I gather commonly caused by low battery voltage and I know mine is getting weak. maybe that's it

vester86 · 11-16-2023, 02:37 PM

try the search, aparently a software update (of the car) solves the issue also.

jayartibee · 11-23-2023, 04:12 AM

I have replaced the battery. At MOT yesterday the guys said the immobiliser fault usually caused by a weak battery.

How do I reset the BCM so the steering wheel light goes away?

11-13-2023, 06:39 AM	#1
jayartibee Enlisted Member 5 Rep 47 Posts Drives: E91 325i, E87 116i, Jaguar XJ8 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	steering lock issue I have the red steering-wheel and padlock symbol. Steering lock was a little unwilling to release at one point - but otherwise seems to be working fine. Is this a common issue? And DIY fixable?
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11-16-2023, 12:37 PM	#2
jayartibee Enlisted Member 5 Rep 47 Posts Drives: E91 325i, E87 116i, Jaguar XJ8 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I gather commonly caused by low battery voltage and I know mine is getting weak. maybe that's it
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vester86 Second Lieutenant 92 Rep 221 Posts Drives: BMW 330D '08 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	try the search, aparently a software update (of the car) solves the issue also.
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11-23-2023, 04:12 AM	#4
jayartibee Enlisted Member 5 Rep 47 Posts Drives: E91 325i, E87 116i, Jaguar XJ8 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I have replaced the battery. At MOT yesterday the guys said the immobiliser fault usually caused by a weak battery. How do I reset the BCM so the steering wheel light goes away?
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