02-16-2024, 06:10 PM | #1 |
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do i have vss??
i have a 2015 bmw 428i xdrive
my vin: WBA3N5C50FK198110 i need to replace my steering rack, i just can’t figure out if i have variable sport steering or not. any feedback would be appreciated, i don’t think i do but i’d like to know before i spend the money on a steering rack. |
02-17-2024, 10:28 AM | #2 |
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Have you checked realoem.com? That should have the info your looking for
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02-17-2024, 10:49 AM | #3 |
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If you had VSS, you’d have the Option Code S2VLA associated with your VIN.
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02-18-2024, 04:25 AM | #4 |
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Seems you don’t have it:
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02-18-2024, 11:24 AM | #5 |
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I'd do a search for those who did a VSS retrofit. If it is a 1-to-1 swap, there is no fear that if you ended up with a VSS rack you wouldn't be able to put it in the car. My guess is that most rebuilt racks are probably fixed ratio racks. I haven't see a great demand for VSS so rebuilt VSS racks are probably rare. Since there is a change in ratio (steering wheel input angle vs front wheel angle) I would guess there is some programming involved to correctly tell the car what angle the wheels are at. Stability control may use this information in determining how to react to a loss of control situation.
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02-18-2024, 11:32 AM | #6 |
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thanks for all your guys input. i’m pretty sure i don’t have vss, but only concern i have is when i look on realoem.com for my car it shows the steering rack that is for vss according to the site where im buying the new steering rack from. i’m just gonna take my car to my local mechanic shop and have him identify which rack i do have. for now ive just been driving in sport which definitely stiffens my steering a decent amount until i do so.
my problem with my car in the first place is i have a lot of play in the steering and a slight drag to the right. everything else has already been checked and both of my close mechanics have already concluded it’s my steering rack. but i’m just gonna drive in sport which does honestly help a lot with the play or loose feeling in the steering but it does still have the slight drag until i do eventually replace the steering rack. i just know that the electric steering racks have always been a problem with these cars |
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To change the piston, BMW has a kit (Genuine BMW Steering Rack Repair Kit 32106891974). Probably going to run about $100. Make sure it includes the magic grease. Don't get creative here. Use the grease for that job. Any sh*t won't do. Plus don't buy some cheap-o knock off kick. Get a real kit from BMW or one of the big online guys (FCP, ECS, etc) selling legit BMW parts. It's your steering. Then you will also need a magic tool to take off the cap of the piston (likely in the kit). WARNING: Don't lose the spring or get confused with the old and new. Old parts out completely. New parts in. Loose any component and . . . you need a new kit. TIP: Clean the area around the piston first. Dirt is not supposed to get inside of it. Use a clean set of gloves on re-assembly. Follow instructions very carefully when putting the cap back on. Again, an oopsie won't do here. Despite the hassle, it's going to be a lot cheaper than $800 + 4-6 hrs of labour. From what you describe, this has a good chance to fix your issue. I swapped it on mine after 5 years.
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i’ve actually already replaced that bushing bought the tool and everything it did stop the noise that the steering rack made but didn’t stop my loose feeling unfortunately. |
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So as far as I understand it there are 3 different steering specs-
Base S216A - Hydro steering-servotronic S2VFA - Variable sport steering Based on your VIN, I'm not sure you're looking at the correct steering racks. As previously mentioned, there is a genuine BMW Power Steering Thrust Repair Kit, but it is only applicable for ThyssenKrupp steering racks. Are you sure you have a ThyssenKrupp steering rack, and not a ZF steering rack?
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rlesko do you know which rack is installed on vehicles optioned with S216A - Hydro steering-servotronic ?
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I only even became aware of these differences when I was reading up on the steering rack repair kit install and many people who went to install it realized the kit did not apply to their vehicle (They have ZF rack).
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variable sport steering will not work on a used rack without some pretty heavy work. The EEPROM will need to be reset. To get VSS to work, you'll need an FSC code for your VIN number. If the used rack already had a VIN in it (it does because it's used) then any FSC code you obtain will not work, and VSS will not work.
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