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ronanb · 01-10-2010, 01:53 PM

Hi all, its been a while but i just discovered a red coloured image come up on the dash board...its a pic of a steering wheel with a lock above it and a number 1 (i think) in the middle of the lock!

Ive checked the manual and im seeing nothing that looks like it!

Can anyone help me out? Im a bit worried about it as its coloured red and have a long drive ahead of me in the morning.

Thanks in advance

SoYank · 01-10-2010, 02:18 PM

The "1" is the keyhole of the lock icon. This icon indicates a ELV fault on the steering wheel. You might get a ratchet sound when this icon appears. Turn the car off, wiggle the steering wheel, restart. If it occurs again, park the car for about fifteen minutes and try again. If you have iDrive you should also be getting a message there saying something about not stopping the engine. At your earliest convenience take it in for service; the sensor needs replacing. Hopefully you're still under warranty.

AlanQS · 01-10-2010, 02:19 PM

From the manual, it would appear to be telling you that your steering lock has not disengaged. If that happens, you cannot start the engine. It then says, if applicable, do not switch the engine off and contact BMW service.

However, that icon does not have a 1 - just the lock and wheel. There is a wheel icon with an exclamation mark - not a 1, which indicates that the power steering isn't working fully.

Either way, a call to your dealer would seem to be in order.

Edit, Floyd beat me to it!

ronanb · 01-10-2010, 02:45 PM

Thanks boys, a call to the dealer it is!

SoYank · 01-10-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AlanQS

Edit, Floyd beat me to it!

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ronanb New Member 6 Rep 12 Posts Drives: e93 m sport coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: omagh, n.ireland iTrader: (0)	Error Display Hi all, its been a while but i just discovered a red coloured image come up on the dash board...its a pic of a steering wheel with a lock above it and a number 1 (i think) in the middle of the lock! Ive checked the manual and im seeing nothing that looks like it! Can anyone help me out? Im a bit worried about it as its coloured red and have a long drive ahead of me in the morning. Thanks in advance
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SoYank Major General 573 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]	The "1" is the keyhole of the lock icon. This icon indicates a ELV fault on the steering wheel. You might get a ratchet sound when this icon appears. Turn the car off, wiggle the steering wheel, restart. If it occurs again, park the car for about fifteen minutes and try again. If you have iDrive you should also be getting a message there saying something about not stopping the engine. At your earliest convenience take it in for service; the sensor needs replacing. Hopefully you're still under warranty. __________________ **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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AlanQS Colonel 244 Rep 2,811 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	From the manual, it would appear to be telling you that your steering lock has not disengaged. If that happens, you cannot start the engine. It then says, if applicable, do not switch the engine off and contact BMW service. However, that icon does not have a 1 - just the lock and wheel. There is a wheel icon with an exclamation mark - not a 1, which indicates that the power steering isn't working fully. Either way, a call to your dealer would seem to be in order. Edit, Floyd beat me to it!
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ronanb New Member 6 Rep 12 Posts Drives: e93 m sport coupe Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: omagh, n.ireland iTrader: (0)	Thanks boys, a call to the dealer it is!
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