Steering Wheel Vibration >65mph

Chris335dF31 · 05-25-2018, 03:13 PM

One new alloy, 4 new balanced tyres and a Hunter 4 wheel alignment hasn't solved the problem so far. Trip to stealers next

teaston · 05-25-2018, 03:43 PM

How many miles has the car done? Have you ruled out wheel bearings?

Chris335dF31 · 05-25-2018, 04:16 PM

Hi Teaston. On 111k now. Had rear bearings replaced a year ago, but there is no drone this time. Feels like it's the front - thinking possibly worn ball joints rather than tie rods, as its no worse when cornering.

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Chris335dF31 · 05-26-2018, 11:59 AM

Rang BMW Emergency Service and its now at the dealers to be looked at Tuesday/Wednesday. Got a 320d hire car delivered within the hour. Definitely the way to do it rather than wait 2 weeks for a courtesy car from the dealer. Emergency Service couldn't have been more helpful - 2 days car hire included in policy but they have let me have it for 5 days coz of bank holiday weekend.

Chris335dF31 · 05-31-2018, 01:50 PM

Dealer has diagnosed new EGR (which I had already picked up using Vgate OBD) plus a new intake manifold is required. When I questioned whether this was causing the steering vibration was told it can

: but they will check again after fitting.

Not convinced.

Tengocity · 05-31-2018, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris330dF31

Dealer has diagnosed new EGR (which I had already picked up using Vgate OBD) plus a new intake manifold is required. When I questioned whether this was causing the steering vibration was told it can

: but they will check again after fitting.

Not convinced.

Hilarious! Wishful thinking to get you out the door this week.

Derrymilk · 05-31-2018, 03:43 PM

You haven’t got a spare set of wheels you can try?
I had to do a complete swap on an e46 to find a fault
Turned out to be a dodgy rim

Derrymilk · 05-31-2018, 03:45 PM

Another issue I had on a previous car that can present vibration symptoms is a sticking brake caliper. The hard you go, the more it heats, then expands and can warp giving the vibration

Chris335dF31 · 05-31-2018, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tengocity

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris330dF31

Dealer has diagnosed new EGR (which I had already picked up using Vgate OBD) plus a new intake manifold is required. When I questioned whether this was causing the steering vibration was told it can

: but they will check again after fitting.

Not convinced.

Hilarious! Wishful thinking to get you out the door this week.

Think you're right - two seoarate issues. Won't be ready til Monday & dealer is paying for hire car after first 48 hrs was paid for by Emergency Service. It will be going back again if not resolved.

Chris335dF31 · 05-31-2018, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Derrymilk

You haven't got a spare set of wheels you can try?
I had to do a complete swap on an e46 to find a fault
Turned out to be a dodgy rim

You may be right. Already replaced two alloys in the last year due to potholes. Just swapped from Conti's to Goodyear F1 Assym 3's & they seem more forgiving so hoping no more.

Chris335dF31 · 05-31-2018, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derrymilk

Another issue I had on a previous car that can present vibration symptoms is a sticking brake caliper. The hard you go, the more it heats, then expands and can warp giving the vibration

Good shout. I'll ask them to check.

Derrymilk · 05-31-2018, 03:58 PM

With the brakes though, you can spot it easily yourself, just hold you hand near the discs in turn after pulling up gently. If there is a obvious difference in temps it could be your issue

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Chris335dF31 Private First Class 81 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 335d F31 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Hi Teaston. On 111k now. Had rear bearings replaced a year ago, but there is no drone this time. Feels like it's the front - thinking possibly worn ball joints rather than tie rods, as its no worse when cornering. : __________________ _________________________________________ M135i F40 2020 - Misano Blue l Tech Pack 1&2 l Comfort Pack 1&2 l Adaptive Suspension Previous: 335d F31 MSport 2017 - Sapphire Black
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Chris335dF31 Private First Class 81 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 335d F31 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Rang BMW Emergency Service and its now at the dealers to be looked at Tuesday/Wednesday. Got a 320d hire car delivered within the hour. Definitely the way to do it rather than wait 2 weeks for a courtesy car from the dealer. Emergency Service couldn't have been more helpful - 2 days car hire included in policy but they have let me have it for 5 days coz of bank holiday weekend. __________________ _________________________________________ M135i F40 2020 - Misano Blue l Tech Pack 1&2 l Comfort Pack 1&2 l Adaptive Suspension Previous: 335d F31 MSport 2017 - Sapphire Black
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Chris335dF31 Private First Class 81 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 335d F31 Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Caused by EGR?! Dealer has diagnosed new EGR (which I had already picked up using Vgate OBD) plus a new intake manifold is required. When I questioned whether this was causing the steering vibration was told it can : but they will check again after fitting. Not convinced. __________________ _________________________________________ M135i F40 2020 - Misano Blue l Tech Pack 1&2 l Comfort Pack 1&2 l Adaptive Suspension Previous: 335d F31 MSport 2017 - Sapphire Black
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Derrymilk Occasional Lurker 190 Rep 589 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: N Ireland iTrader: (0)	Another issue I had on a previous car that can present vibration symptoms is a sticking brake caliper. The hard you go, the more it heats, then expands and can warp giving the vibration __________________ Current: F87 M2 Competition Gone: F36 420D M Sport, F30 Tanzanite M-sport, E90 lci Bluewater M-sport, E90 Le mans M-sport, E46 lci 320d SE Topaz blue, E36 318d Compact Montreal blue, E36 318d Compact Titan silver
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Derrymilk Occasional Lurker 190 Rep 589 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: N Ireland iTrader: (0)	With the brakes though, you can spot it easily yourself, just hold you hand near the discs in turn after pulling up gently. If there is a obvious difference in temps it could be your issue __________________ Current: F87 M2 Competition Gone: F36 420D M Sport, F30 Tanzanite M-sport, E90 lci Bluewater M-sport, E90 Le mans M-sport, E46 lci 320d SE Topaz blue, E36 318d Compact Montreal blue, E36 318d Compact Titan silver
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