2013 328i 6MT Steering issue in Eco-Pro mode

F30Drive · 09-08-2015, 07:00 PM

Sometimes when driving in Eco-Pro mode for over an hour at highway speeds (120km/h) and while making a lane change or going through a large radius curve I'll feel an unusually high resistance in the steering wheel. It actually feels like the steering wheel is sticking. This issue is intermittent and is quite noticeable since the steering is very light in Eco-Pro. My car is a Canadian version. Any idea what could be the issue here?

Heel328 · 09-09-2015, 12:09 AM

Didn't think anyone really used Eco-Pro, especially in a Sportline.

Push your button UP instead of DOWN and all your problems will be solved.

canukgtp · 09-09-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Heel328

Didn't think anyone really used Eco-Pro, especially in a Sportline.

Push your button UP instead of DOWN and all your problems will be solved.

I just wanted to say...good answer lol...to the OP, sorry I never noticed any difference the few times I've tried eco mode

DHS · 09-09-2015, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by F30Drive

Sometimes when driving in Eco-Pro mode for over an hour at highway speeds (120km/h) and while making a lane change or going through a large radius curve I'll feel an unusually high resistance in the steering wheel. It actually feels like the steering wheel is sticking. This issue is intermittent and is quite noticeable since the steering is very light in Eco-Pro. My car is a Canadian version. Any idea what could be the issue here?

That would be your problem right there.

alistairk · 09-09-2015, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by F30Drive

Sometimes when driving in Eco-Pro mode for over an hour at highway speeds (120km/h) and while making a lane change or going through a large radius curve I'll feel an unusually high resistance in the steering wheel. It actually feels like the steering wheel is sticking. This issue is intermittent and is quite noticeable since the steering is very light in Eco-Pro. My car is a Canadian version. Any idea what could be the issue here?

I use eco pro whenever LA traffic beats me into submission and I resign myself to merely following the car ahead. I've got a 2012 6MT but I've never experienced the issue you describe.

Thumper333 · 09-09-2015, 05:02 PM

Generally I only throw it into Eco-Pro on the highway, otherwise I am in SPORT, but the few times I have used it I haven't noticed anything like you mention.

It's likely that this has nothing to do with Eco Pro and perhaps there is an actual issue developing in the steering system.

Might be worth taking it to the dealer for a check out.

ThaiBruin · 09-09-2015, 08:24 PM

I'm also in a 2013 328i 6MT Sportline... but... I can't recall the last time I ever went into Eco-Pro mode.

DrifterX · 09-09-2015, 08:49 PM

I use Eco-Pro on the highway for long drives. Did a couple 150km drives this long weekend in Eco-Pro and didn't notice what you're mentioning... Your camber/alignment may be off.

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Heel328 First Lieutenant 79 Rep 369 Posts Drives: 2013 328i 6MT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Carolina iTrader: (0)	Didn't think anyone really used Eco-Pro, especially in a Sportline. Push your button UP instead of DOWN and all your problems will be solved. __________________ 2013 328i 6MT 1995 S6* 1993 S4* 1984 944* 1988 16V GTI*
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Thumper333 Captain 299 Rep 693 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i X-Drive Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	Generally I only throw it into Eco-Pro on the highway, otherwise I am in SPORT, but the few times I have used it I haven't noticed anything like you mention. It's likely that this has nothing to do with Eco Pro and perhaps there is an actual issue developing in the steering system. Might be worth taking it to the dealer for a check out. __________________ 2018 M240i X-Drive \| Sunset Orange Met 2015 328d X-Drive Touring M-Sport (Traded) 2015 Audi S4 Sepang Blue P+ \| DSG \| Tech Package \| Adaptive Suspension \| B&O 2015 Audi S3 Misano Red \| 19" Sport pack w/Mag Ride \| B&O 1983 Porsche 944 All stock
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ThaiBruin Captain 171 Rep 688 Posts Drives: F10 535i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Playa Vista, CA iTrader: (0)	I'm also in a 2013 328i 6MT Sportline... but... I can't recall the last time I ever went into Eco-Pro mode. __________________ 2014 Carbon Black 535i M Sport - Bootmod3 / M Performance Exhaust / Carbon Graphite Vorsteiner V-FF 103 / KW V2 *Retired*- 2013 MG 328i Sport Line 6MT - BMS Stage 1 / M Performance exhaust / M Performance steering wheel / M Performance shift knob/boot
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DrifterX Major 514 Rep 1,055 Posts Drives: 2016 340i M Sport 6MT+RWD Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1) Garage List 2017 Hyundai IONIQ ... [0.00] 2016 BMW 340i M Sport [0.00]	I use Eco-Pro on the highway for long drives. Did a couple 150km drives this long weekend in Eco-Pro and didn't notice what you're mentioning... Your camber/alignment may be off.
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