BMW Performance Sterring wheel stopped working???

DeeboSTI · 06-28-2012, 01:13 PM

Had my electronic BMW Performance Steering wheel fitted for just over a week now & today its just stopped working???

The display no longer lights up when I first switch on the ignition & does not come on if hold both buttons down for 5 seconds

Have booked it back in at the dealers for tomorrow morning but was wondering if any of you guys have encountered this problem???

Thanks

Jezzer · 06-28-2012, 01:19 PM

It's not Xmas for another 6 months, then it'll light up

Aussie_in_London · 06-28-2012, 02:04 PM

Did you check the batteries?

DeeboSTI · 06-28-2012, 02:17 PM

Cheers Jezzer

I don't think it runs off batteries Aussie in London, its connect to the OBD port I think as that's where it gets all the info from like oil/water temps & revs.

Will have a search on M3 forum & see what info I can find.

Dackelone · 06-28-2012, 02:20 PM

Isn't there a test menu you can get into when you hold both buttons down for a few secs. ???

Time to read that 200+ page owners manual for the Perf wheel.

DeeboSTI · 06-28-2012, 02:36 PM

Yes I'm reading thru the manual now but the problem is the steering wheel no longer has any power going to it, the stereo controls & M button still work but the electronic display on top of steering wheel no longer function.

diegorst · 06-28-2012, 02:46 PM

It has happened to me before but just temporarily and it was due to the steering wheel overheating from exposure to the sun. When it gets really hot it will not turn on...if you keep the two buttons pressed two red LED lights flash once and the display remains off.
After a few minutes that the steering wheel cooled down, it worked fine.
Good luck!

Aussie_in_London · 06-28-2012, 02:50 PM

Disconnect your battery and removed your airbag, check the wiring connection as a starting point...

GodSpeed135 · 06-28-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by diegorst

It has happened to me before but just temporarily and it was due to the steering wheel overheating from exposure to the sun. When it gets really hot it will not turn on...if you keep the two buttons pressed two red LED lights flash once and the display remains off.
After a few minutes that the steering wheel cooled down, it worked fine.
Good luck!

+1 Same thing happened to me!

DeeboSTI · 06-28-2012, 05:07 PM

Yes did read that in the manual but I'm sure it said +40 degress but it was very warm/humid today after the rain & the car was outside in the sun for while, will go down to the garage & check to see if its working now.

Thanks

1Boss · 06-28-2012, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diegorst

It has happened to me before but just temporarily and it was due to the steering wheel overheating from exposure to the sun. When it gets really hot it will not turn on...if you keep the two buttons pressed two red LED lights flash once and the display remains off.
After a few minutes that the steering wheel cooled down, it worked fine.
Good luck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GodSpeed135

+1 Same thing happened to me!

+2

That happens to mine as well when I've parked my car exposed to the sun after a whole day in the office.

As someone previously said, check your connections

DeeboSTI · 06-28-2012, 05:32 PM

In the manual it states -10 to +60 degress, anything outside these temps & the display will be disabled.

DeeboSTI · 06-28-2012, 06:08 PM

Just been down to the garage to check the car & its working fine now so you guys were right it defo got a bit too warm today being left outside in the sun.

Thanks for the advice lads, much appreciated!!!

Artemis · 06-28-2012, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diegorst

When it gets really hot it will not turn on

Ah, machines are no humans.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeeboSTI

Just been down to the garage to check the car & its working fine now so you guys were right it defo got a bit too warm today being left outside in the sun.

Or simply blown fuse #75 (5 Ampère) which was replaced ?
(http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...20&postcount=1)

ozinaldo · 06-29-2012, 09:20 AM

[QUOTE=Artemis;12237135]Ah, machines are no humans.

QUOTE]

That was just hillarious.

badwolf340 · 07-01-2012, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DeeboSTI

Yes did read that in the manual but I'm sure it said +40 degress but it was very warm/humid today after the rain & the car was outside in the sun for while, will go down to the garage & check to see if its working now.

Thanks

does not need to be that hot for it to fail just needs to be in direct sunlight ,happened to me a few times take it out of sunlight and its fine.

Derek8819 · 07-01-2012, 10:27 AM

Check the OBD port fuse. I am not sure our cars have one, but this is a common thing on Fords to have the OBD fuse pop when you have gauges connected.

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DeeboSTI Private 8 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yes I'm reading thru the manual now but the problem is the steering wheel no longer has any power going to it, the stereo controls & M button still work but the electronic display on top of steering wheel no longer function.
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DeeboSTI Private 8 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Yes did read that in the manual but I'm sure it said +40 degress but it was very warm/humid today after the rain & the car was outside in the sun for while, will go down to the garage & check to see if its working now. Thanks
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DeeboSTI Private 8 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Just been down to the garage to check the car & its working fine now so you guys were right it defo got a bit too warm today being left outside in the sun. Thanks for the advice lads, much appreciated!!!
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