Poll 330 ZSP Steering Wheel Vibration

scottz5 · 08-01-2005, 03:28 PM

Please Vote

scottz5 · 08-02-2005, 07:49 AM

BUMP

EVO_S4 · 08-02-2005, 10:13 AM

more details on the Vibration, like high speed, braking,etc. No problem with mine

egtlover74 · 08-02-2005, 11:12 AM

Mine vibrates when the road is rough, naturally, but other than that, no problem with mine.

rocky20nm · 08-02-2005, 09:26 PM

Mine shakes at 40-50m/hr speed. My car is with the dealer for the second time. First time they said the balance was out on the front wheels, it should be okay now. Well that did not work, so I took it back again today. He called me back and told me they have to replace a power steering part, which they have ordered and will not be in until Thursday.

I think this is a known issue with E90, if they do not fix it this time and make another attempt, they go under Lemon law and I get a new car or money back. I am very disappointed with my first BMW.

rocky20nm · 08-02-2005, 09:32 PM

Mine shakes at 40-50m/hr speed. My car is with the dealer for the second time. First time they said the balance was out on the front wheels, it should be okay now. Well that did not work, so I took it back again today. He called me back and told me they have to replace a power steering part, which they have ordered and will not be in until Thursday.

I think this is a known issue with E90, if they do not fix it this time and make another attempt, they go under Lemon law and I get a new car or money back. I am very disappointed with my first BMW.

scottz5 · 08-03-2005, 08:01 AM

Mine has the same at speeds 40-55mph. It is going into the shop on Aug 16th.

rocky20nm please let me know if the power steering part fixes it and what part they replaced so I can tell my dealer.

Thanks Scott

egtlover74 · 08-04-2005, 05:10 AM

Updating my previous post: it SHAKES at 40-55mph !!! I really noticed when I tried to cruise at these speed. Anyone got it fixed? It don't really bother me but if it can be fixed, why not?

egtlover74 · 08-04-2005, 05:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocky20nm

Mine shakes at 40-50m/hr speed. My car is with the dealer for the second time. First time they said the balance was out on the front wheels, it should be okay now. Well that did not work, so I took it back again today. He called me back and told me they have to replace a power steering part, which they have ordered and will not be in until Thursday.

I think this is a known issue with E90, if they do not fix it this time and make another attempt, they go under Lemon law and I get a new car or money back. I am very disappointed with my first BMW.

Do you know if that lemon law applies to Virginia? How can I check?

Jakobzara · 08-04-2005, 08:54 AM

I have had my car shake from day one, they realligned my car, changed the tires, what is wrong with your power steering pump. why are they replacing it.

scottz5 · 08-04-2005, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jakobzara

I have had my car shake from day one, they realligned my car, changed the tires, what is wrong with your power steering pump. why are they replacing it.

Is your car better now?

zippo · 08-04-2005, 01:24 PM

Noticeable steering wheel shake between 40-50 MPH. Until reading this thread I just assumed it was caused by a wheel balance issue. I'll be keeping tabs on this thread to see what develops.

RichP · 08-04-2005, 01:25 PM

Is this noticed in cars only with or without Active Steering?

I think Lemon Law is national...the gist of it is the car goes in 3 times for the same repair with no solution, OR, the car is in the dealers possession for over 30 days continuous.

itznin · 08-04-2005, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichP

Is this noticed in cars only with or without Active Steering?

I think Lemon Law is national...the gist of it is the car goes in 3 times for the same repair with no solution, OR, the car is in the dealers possession for over 30 days continuous.

Lemon laws are specific by state, they exist in all states but each state has their own restrictions.

My source of that information is my friend who does warranty/lemon law claims for Jaguar corporate office.

scottz5 · 08-04-2005, 04:34 PM

Wait we have a vote for been fixed please post details.

Pyrat 2 · 08-04-2005, 09:48 PM

When I picked up the car I had no shake.

Then I removed the wheels to install my mudflaps and ended up with a very slight shake/vibration.

I had not torqued them but rather used the wrench from my e46 to remove and reinstall the wheels. So I went out and sprung for a torque wrench ($65) and torqued them to 70 ft-lbs. I'm back to no shake.

egtlover74 · 08-05-2005, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdemange

When I picked up the car I had no shake.

Then I removed the wheels to install my mudflaps and ended up with a very slight shake/vibration.

I had not torqued them but rather used the wrench from my e46 to remove and reinstall the wheels. So I went out and sprung for a torque wrench ($65) and torqued them to 70 ft-lbs. I'm back to no shake.

You probably didn't intall the wheels correctly.... I think

We are probably talking about different type of shake

Pyrat 2 · 08-05-2005, 07:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by egtlover74

You probably didn't intall the wheels correctly.... I think

We are probably talking about different type of shake

I didn't uninstall and then reinstall. I simply loosened the lugs one at a time and then torqued. Nevertheless may be a different shake.

scottz5 · 08-05-2005, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdemange

I didn't uninstall and then reinstall. I simply loosened the lugs one at a time and then torqued. Nevertheless may be a different shake.

???????

jrct9454 · 08-05-2005, 08:30 AM

I've mentioned before that improper torquing of the wheel bolts can contribute to this problem. I never drive away from any service where the wheels have been off the car without re-torquing the bolts with my own torque wrench.

scottz5 · 08-05-2005, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrct9454

I've mentioned before that improper torquing of the wheel bolts can contribute to this problem. I never drive away from any service where the wheels have been off the car without re-torquing the bolts with my own torque wrench.

Maybe someone should try this? But the factory does this.

rocky20nm · 08-05-2005, 05:33 PM

Hey Scott,
I talked with the service manager today. They replaced the steering rack and still the problem is not fixed. Basically they do not have a fix for it today. He asked me to pick my vehicle up and I said I am not picking it up until it is fixed, no matter how small the issue is, it is a BMW and should be perfect.

He is waiting to hear back from BMW to solve this issue. At this point he does not have a fix and the car might be sitting with the dealer for a while till they find anything about it. Not sure what you are going to do.

I am getting inclined towards getting my money back.

Let me know what action you would take.

Cheers,
Rocky

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EVO_S4 Colonel 117 Rep 2,232 Posts Drives: 2016 M3 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TN iTrader: (28) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00] 2009 BMW [8.24]	more details on the Vibration, like high speed, braking,etc. No problem with mine __________________ 2016 M3 2016 Audi Q5 3.0T
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08-02-2005, 11:12 AM	#4
egtlover74 Photographer 40 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 335is Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Mine vibrates when the road is rough, naturally, but other than that, no problem with mine.
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08-02-2005, 09:26 PM	#5
rocky20nm Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Mine shakes at 40-50m/hr speed. My car is with the dealer for the second time. First time they said the balance was out on the front wheels, it should be okay now. Well that did not work, so I took it back again today. He called me back and told me they have to replace a power steering part, which they have ordered and will not be in until Thursday. I think this is a known issue with E90, if they do not fix it this time and make another attempt, they go under Lemon law and I get a new car or money back. I am very disappointed with my first BMW.
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08-02-2005, 09:32 PM	#6
rocky20nm Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Mine shakes at 40-50m/hr speed. My car is with the dealer for the second time. First time they said the balance was out on the front wheels, it should be okay now. Well that did not work, so I took it back again today. He called me back and told me they have to replace a power steering part, which they have ordered and will not be in until Thursday. I think this is a known issue with E90, if they do not fix it this time and make another attempt, they go under Lemon law and I get a new car or money back. I am very disappointed with my first BMW.
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08-03-2005, 08:01 AM	#7
scottz5 Lieutenant Colonel 94 Rep 1,730 Posts Drives: 13 F10 535xi & 11.75 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Mine has the same at speeds 40-55mph. It is going into the shop on Aug 16th. rocky20nm please let me know if the power steering part fixes it and what part they replaced so I can tell my dealer. Thanks Scott __________________ 13 F10 535xi JB/B working on it 11.75 E93 M3 MR/Black Stock (wifey) 11 F10 535i AW/CB Mods Gone
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08-04-2005, 05:10 AM	#8
egtlover74 Photographer 40 Rep 313 Posts Drives: 335is Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: Virginia iTrader: (1)	Updating my previous post: it SHAKES at 40-55mph !!! I really noticed when I tried to cruise at these speed. Anyone got it fixed? It don't really bother me but if it can be fixed, why not?
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08-04-2005, 08:54 AM	#10
Jakobzara Enlisted Member 5 Rep 31 Posts Drives: BMW 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA iTrader: (0)	I have had my car shake from day one, they realligned my car, changed the tires, what is wrong with your power steering pump. why are they replacing it.
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08-04-2005, 01:24 PM	#12
zippo Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Northern California iTrader: (0)	Noticeable steering wheel shake between 40-50 MPH. Until reading this thread I just assumed it was caused by a wheel balance issue. I'll be keeping tabs on this thread to see what develops.
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08-04-2005, 01:25 PM	#13
RichP Major 144 Rep 1,184 Posts Drives: F80 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CT iTrader: (4)	Is this noticed in cars only with or without Active Steering? I think Lemon Law is national...the gist of it is the car goes in 3 times for the same repair with no solution, OR, the car is in the dealers possession for over 30 days continuous.
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jrct9454 Enlisted Member 1 Rep 47 Posts Drives: Considering E91 Wa Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Vancouver WA iTrader: (0)	I've mentioned before that improper torquing of the wheel bolts can contribute to this problem. I never drive away from any service where the wheels have been off the car without re-torquing the bolts with my own torque wrench.
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08-05-2005, 05:33 PM	#22
rocky20nm Enlisted Member 3 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Hey Scott, I talked with the service manager today. They replaced the steering rack and still the problem is not fixed. Basically they do not have a fix for it today. He asked me to pick my vehicle up and I said I am not picking it up until it is fixed, no matter how small the issue is, it is a BMW and should be perfect. He is waiting to hear back from BMW to solve this issue. At this point he does not have a fix and the car might be sitting with the dealer for a while till they find anything about it. Not sure what you are going to do. I am getting inclined towards getting my money back. Let me know what action you would take. Cheers, Rocky
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