Oxidation in steering wheel roundel

ronnyek · 02-28-2009, 02:04 PM

I noticed today my steering wheel roundel looks like it's scratched up... But the thing is smooth still but looks bad. Is this worth having dealer look at? Will they do anything? The car has been immacuately maintained and it bothers me..

hansenc · 02-28-2009, 10:09 PM

I noticed the same exact thing too! I couldn't figure out how to explain it but I guess it could be oxidation. I figured it had to do with some type of cleaning supply that I might of used.

ronnyek · 02-28-2009, 11:26 PM

I've never used any cleaning fluid, I put leather/vinyl conditioner on the wheel itself, but never touched the roundel... I think theres just something wrong with it. like maybe its coming apart? I dont know =(

mrknowitall · 05-04-2009, 12:55 AM

This is not your fault!

The oxidation within the roundel is a common fault and can be seen through many dealerships on cars that haven't yet even been delivered. BMW dealerships simply hope that customers will not complain about it as it is an expensive repair for them because the roundel does not come off the wheel. Instead the entire airbag unit has to be replaced in full. I have witnessed 3 cases of this now and all 3 have been covered under warranty at dealership level.

ronnyek · 05-04-2009, 12:59 AM

My dealer swapped it out with no questions ask whatsoever... just a quick mention
they ordered up new parts.

Buffalo · 05-04-2009, 05:47 AM

When I read this, I realized I was not crazy. You guys are awesome, i'll make a note of this to the dealership on my next service. I'll take pics of it tomorrow to show you what mine looks like.

Berduderunner · 05-05-2009, 09:34 PM

Mine is scratched as well, and has been since I bought it... not worth replacing it IMO

oneintheory · 05-05-2009, 09:54 PM

roundel overlays ftmfw.

ronnyek · 05-05-2009, 11:03 PM

dont know what roundel overlays are, but for me it was great... I was at software 30.something or whatever... 29.2... then because they had to reflash ecu, I got free upgrade... better drivability

1013mm · 05-05-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ronnyek

I noticed today my steering wheel roundel looks like it's scratched up... But the thing is smooth still but looks bad. Is this worth having dealer look at? Will they do anything? The car has been immacuately maintained and it bothers me..

same thought it was my towel.

MadMan77 · 05-06-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ronnyek

dont know what roundel overlays are, but for me it was great... I was at software 30.something or whatever... 29.2... then because they had to reflash ecu, I got free upgrade... better drivability

They are stickers. No thanks.

theanhdy · 02-15-2010, 06:27 PM

The dealer changed the oil on my car but refuses to fix the defective steering wheel roundel and passenger airbag dash indentation because it's not severe enough to justify the cost.

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ronnyek Captain 23 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	Oxidation in steering wheel roundel I noticed today my steering wheel roundel looks like it's scratched up... But the thing is smooth still but looks bad. Is this worth having dealer look at? Will they do anything? The car has been immacuately maintained and it bothers me..
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hansenc 1addict, and proud 16 Rep 443 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brandon, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 128i [0.00]	I noticed the same exact thing too! I couldn't figure out how to explain it but I guess it could be oxidation. I figured it had to do with some type of cleaning supply that I might of used.
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ronnyek Captain 23 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	I've never used any cleaning fluid, I put leather/vinyl conditioner on the wheel itself, but never touched the roundel... I think theres just something wrong with it. like maybe its coming apart? I dont know =(
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mrknowitall Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Have 6 of them Join Date: May 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	This is not your fault! The oxidation within the roundel is a common fault and can be seen through many dealerships on cars that haven't yet even been delivered. BMW dealerships simply hope that customers will not complain about it as it is an expensive repair for them because the roundel does not come off the wheel. Instead the entire airbag unit has to be replaced in full. I have witnessed 3 cases of this now and all 3 have been covered under warranty at dealership level.
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ronnyek Captain 23 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	My dealer swapped it out with no questions ask whatsoever... just a quick mention they ordered up new parts.
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oneintheory no longer a BMW owner 152 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 Ford Edge Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Suffolk/Chesapeake, VA iTrader: (0)	roundel overlays ftmfw.
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ronnyek Captain 23 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space iTrader: (1)	dont know what roundel overlays are, but for me it was great... I was at software 30.something or whatever... 29.2... then because they had to reflash ecu, I got free upgrade... better drivability
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theanhdy Major 93 Rep 1,083 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: SOCAL SFV iTrader: (7)	The dealer changed the oil on my car but refuses to fix the defective steering wheel roundel and passenger airbag dash indentation because it's not severe enough to justify the cost.
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