Steering wheel noise

yousefnjr · 04-28-2022, 02:11 PM

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Having an issue where when I turn the wheel lock to lock I can hear a little squeal/whine coming from the steering wheel or column. Kind of like some parts rubbing together. I recall seeing somebody else post about this a while back but I can’t find it. Anybody else have this issue or know of a fix? Would like to avoid a trip to the dealer if possible, not too keen on having them take anything apart

zambarossa · 04-28-2022, 03:54 PM

are you sure it is not the noises of the motors turning?

GearRex · 04-28-2022, 04:47 PM

When I use the Auto Reverse function, and the steering wheel moves by itself, I hear a lot of noise coming from the steering wheel. I always assumed it is created by the mechanism that turns the wheel, but I do not understand enough about the system to have an informed opinion.

I have come to accept it as a by-product of having the feature.

When I manually turn the steering wheel as I drive, I do not hear the same noises, so I am not too bothered about it.

I do not know if this helps, just sharing my experience as it relates to noise and the steering wheel.

_E90S65_ · 04-28-2022, 08:45 PM

My G20 has done this since new, esp. while maneuvering at low speed.

I think it's normal.

Sunnystone · 04-28-2022, 10:59 PM

My G80 does this too. I just thought normal. I dont find it loud or annoying just believed it to be a 'feature'

yousefnjr · 04-28-2022, 11:49 PM

Hm. Doesn't sound like it's the rack or normal operation to me, sounds kind of like thunder thighs in nylon pants. Maybe not that loud (it is pretty faint) but it sure sounds like something rubbing. I thought I remembered seeing an SIB about it but I'm looking now and don't see one. Maybe it was a post on here somewhere, I swear I remember reading about greasing something in there.

50shadesofhockenheim · 08-01-2022, 07:27 AM

I've been hearing this since I took delivery 2 weeks ago. Just took it in this morning and the SA said it was "normal" and that it's just some materials rubbing together? Says he hears it on other cars as well. So I just left

Likeanowl · 08-01-2022, 11:45 AM

I hear pretty loud squeaking when I turn after going from reverse to drive. It’s a pretty loud squeak I can hear

50shadesofhockenheim · 08-01-2022, 11:55 AM

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I hear pretty loud squeaking when I turn after going from reverse to drive. It’s a pretty loud squeak I can hear

Mine sounds like someone playing a trumpet lol

Likeanowl · 08-01-2022, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 50shadesofhockenheim

Mine sounds like someone playing a trumpet lol

You could say what I’m hearing is comparable to that too. But it’s only if I’m turning the wheel from a stand still. Not when I’m turning as I drive.

50shadesofhockenheim · 08-01-2022, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Likeanowl

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Originally Posted by 50shadesofhockenheim

Mine sounds like someone playing a trumpet lol

You could say what I’m hearing is comparable to that too. But it’s only if I’m turning the wheel from a stand still. Not when I’m turning as I drive.

Same. If it's over 5mph I can't hear it

GolfR17 · 04-19-2023, 09:48 PM

I notice this too. Really soft. Only when turning the wheel at stop or crawling speeds. Soft squeak or wipe? Sound. Almost like the sound it would make if I were wearing nylon pants and trying to sneak up on someone.

davidmct-M3 · 04-20-2023, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by GolfR17

I notice this too. Really soft. Only when turning the wheel at stop or crawling speeds. Soft squeak or wipe? Sound. Almost like the sound it would make if I were wearing nylon pants and trying to sneak up on someone.

Is this just cold tyres scrubbing across ground? I’ve just put my summers back on and when leaving the drive I get a noise and can feel the tyres noisely skate over the tarmac. Outside temps are around 50F so not ideal for summers so very hard rubber.

GregM4 · 04-20-2023, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by yousefnjr

Having an issue where when I turn the wheel lock to lock I can hear a little squeal/whine coming from the steering wheel or column. Kind of like some parts rubbing together. I recall seeing somebody else post about this a while back but I can’t find it. Anybody else have this issue or know of a fix? Would like to avoid a trip to the dealer if possible, not too keen on having them take anything apart

I posted an issue i had. BMW changed the electric steering motir and other parts. Fixed it. Sorry if i got the names of the parts wrong but i know there were many parts changed.

beamlord · 04-20-2023, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by GregM4

I posted an issue i had. BMW changed the electric steering motir and other parts. Fixed it. Sorry if i got the names of the parts wrong but i know there were many parts changed.

Can you point to where you posted it?

How intrusive was the repair, how much did they have to take apart, do you know?

GregM4 · 04-20-2023, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by beamlord

Can you point to where you posted it?

How intrusive was the repair, how much did they have to take apart, do you know?

I will look into it in the morning. Sorry night here in Australia. Will reply tomorrow my time. Cheers.

GolfR17 · 04-20-2023, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by davidmct-M3

Is this just cold tyres scrubbing across ground? I’ve just put my summers back on and when leaving the drive I get a noise and can feel the tyres noisely skate over the tarmac. Outside temps are around 50F so not ideal for summers so very hard rubber.

I thought about that too. Opened windows and tried to listen outside the car. It don’t think was coming from the tires.

GregM4 · 04-20-2023, 04:41 PM

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Having an issue where when I turn the wheel lock to lock I can hear a little squeal/whine coming from the steering wheel or column. Kind of like some parts rubbing together. I recall seeing somebody else post about this a while back but I can’t find it. Anybody else have this issue or know of a fix? Would like to avoid a trip to the dealer if possible, not too keen on having them take anything apart

OK, below is the list of parts BMW replaced under warranty which totally fixed my steering noise.

Also here is a link to the thread I put up. https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...php?p=29551243

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GearRex First Lieutenant 194 Rep 310 Posts Drives: G80 M3, E46 ZHP, 991.2 Cabrio Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (6)	When I use the Auto Reverse function, and the steering wheel moves by itself, I hear a lot of noise coming from the steering wheel. I always assumed it is created by the mechanism that turns the wheel, but I do not understand enough about the system to have an informed opinion. I have come to accept it as a by-product of having the feature. When I manually turn the steering wheel as I drive, I do not hear the same noises, so I am not too bothered about it. I do not know if this helps, just sharing my experience as it relates to noise and the steering wheel.
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_E90S65_ Captain 736 Rep 674 Posts Drives: 2021 M340i Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Pluto iTrader: (0)	My G20 has done this since new, esp. while maneuvering at low speed. I think it's normal. __________________ 2021 M340i Portimao / Cognac 2018 F80 M3 Silverstone / Sakhir (gone) 2015 M235i Estoril / Black (gone) 2011.5 E90 M3 Silverstone / Black (gone)
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Sunnystone Second Lieutenant 418 Rep 267 Posts Drives: G80 M3C Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	My G80 does this too. I just thought normal. I dont find it loud or annoying just believed it to be a 'feature'
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yousefnjr salty cowboys fan 6159 Rep 3,408 Posts Drives: ‘06 Z4MR, ‘20 X7, ‘22 M4x Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Hm. Doesn't sound like it's the rack or normal operation to me, sounds kind of like thunder thighs in nylon pants. Maybe not that loud (it is pretty faint) but it sure sounds like something rubbing. I thought I remembered seeing an SIB about it but I'm looking now and don't see one. Maybe it was a post on here somewhere, I swear I remember reading about greasing something in there. __________________ she’s home! '22 M4 Comp xDrive
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50shadesofhockenheim Colonel 2161 Rep 2,319 Posts Drives: 2005 Toyota Prius Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: boca raton, fl iTrader: (6)	I've been hearing this since I took delivery 2 weeks ago. Just took it in this morning and the SA said it was "normal" and that it's just some materials rubbing together? Says he hears it on other cars as well. So I just left
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Likeanowl Captain 1158 Rep 711 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3/ Yas Marina Blue Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	I hear pretty loud squeaking when I turn after going from reverse to drive. It’s a pretty loud squeak I can hear
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GolfR17 Private First Class 158 Rep 145 Posts Drives: BMW M5 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I notice this too. Really soft. Only when turning the wheel at stop or crawling speeds. Soft squeak or wipe? Sound. Almost like the sound it would make if I were wearing nylon pants and trying to sneak up on someone.
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