Steering failed on f31, loud noise

SlammedF31 · 02-07-2021, 08:33 AM

Hi,

I have a 2014 f31 with 190k on the clock owned from new mostly motorway miles.

Without any sign the car has now failed it's steering, loud electrical noise when trying to turn the steering wheel but essentially it's failed and is undrivable.

Had a quick search and can only see knocking information which isn't really the case.

Is it terminal or what options do I have, seems a shame to scrap the car as have owned from new and is in great condition with 4 new tyres just a month ago.

Be good to hear what options I have as I suspect it's a new rack?

Thanks

Billfitz · 02-07-2021, 10:11 AM

Failure of the bolts that attach the electric motor to the rack is widespread and well documented. So is the bad thrust piece. Search 'BMW steering rack service bulletin'.

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SlammedF31 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS & Volvo V50 Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Steering failed on f31, loud noise Hi, I have a 2014 f31 with 190k on the clock owned from new mostly motorway miles. Without any sign the car has now failed it's steering, loud electrical noise when trying to turn the steering wheel but essentially it's failed and is undrivable. Had a quick search and can only see knocking information which isn't really the case. Is it terminal or what options do I have, seems a shame to scrap the car as have owned from new and is in great condition with 4 new tyres just a month ago. Be good to hear what options I have as I suspect it's a new rack? Thanks
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Billfitz Lieutenant General 8225 Rep 16,065 Posts Drives: '15 328iX GT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (0)	Failure of the bolts that attach the electric motor to the rack is widespread and well documented. So is the bad thrust piece. Search 'BMW steering rack service bulletin'.
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