Squeaky steering column

BlueRaven · 02-21-2023, 10:36 PM

Does anyone know how to get rid of a rub/squeak in the steering column? I dont want to spray anything in there or use a graphite lubricant without asking around first. It's killin me

Herofmine · 02-22-2023, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BlueRaven

Does anyone know how to get rid of a rub/squeak in the steering column? I dont want to spray anything in there or use a graphite lubricant without asking around first. It's killin me

Dealer replaced mine.

kendallc24 · 02-22-2023, 07:53 AM

Dealer just replaced mine too

bagekko · 02-22-2023, 10:24 AM

What did they replace? When I replaced they did something and it went away for a while but came back, don't think they replaced any parts then.

kendallc24 · 02-22-2023, 12:47 PM

They replaced the whole steering column

bagekko · 02-22-2023, 01:23 PM

Holy cow how did BMWNA approve that warranty claim. There isn't a TSB on it is there? Will have to bring it up again next time.

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Originally Posted by kendallc24

They replaced the whole steering column

BMW5and7 · 02-22-2023, 01:42 PM

The most common issue on most X7. Most of them need that at around 30-50K miles. Might take longer for others, but it seems to be very repetitive and very common.
You can even ask your SA, if he is well aware of his clients, he will tell you that he had seen it on so many X7s if you are in an area that has enough X7 vehicles around for him to see the common trend.

mitch57 · 02-22-2023, 01:55 PM

There is an SIB on this issue. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...03340-9999.pdf.

Here's the SIBs for those of you who have the groaning noise when the steering wheel is adjusted.

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...82907-9999.pdf

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...82608-9999.pdf

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...81220-9999.pdf

BlueRaven · 02-22-2023, 08:18 PM

Geez, I'm glad I asked before spraying some kind of lubricant in there. Thanks all

bagekko · 02-22-2023, 09:35 PM

Thanks mitch, yeah doubt they did that much last time, perhaps its faulty adhesive tape lol

BlueRaven · 02-25-2023, 12:40 AM

yeah, well I bought mine pre-owned and no warranty (still beautiful and runs like a horse) so I may try a mild lubricant spray and see if that helps or completely screws up everything - or just live with it. Really you only notice if the radio is turned down and you're making a lot of quick tight turns

02-21-2023, 10:36 PM	#1
BlueRaven Private 28 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Squeaky steering column Does anyone know how to get rid of a rub/squeak in the steering column? I dont want to spray anything in there or use a graphite lubricant without asking around first. It's killin me
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02-22-2023, 07:53 AM	#3
kendallc24 Private 31 Rep 52 Posts Drives: '14 BMW F15 \| '22 BMW G07 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (0)	Dealer just replaced mine too
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02-22-2023, 10:24 AM	#4
bagekko Major 815 Rep 1,080 Posts Drives: Lots of BMWs Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: RI/MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 M4 Vert [0.00] 2006 Z4M Roadster [0.00] 1995 540i [0.00] 2008 BMW M5 [0.00] 2019 i3 Rex [0.00] 2021 X7 40i MSport [0.00]	What did they replace? When I replaced they did something and it went away for a while but came back, don't think they replaced any parts then. __________________ 2008 M5 6spd, 1995 540i 6spd 2018 M4 Vert Comp, 2019 i3 120ah REX 2021 X7 40i MSport, 2006 Z4M 6spd
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02-22-2023, 12:47 PM	#5
kendallc24 Private 31 Rep 52 Posts Drives: '14 BMW F15 \| '22 BMW G07 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Knoxville, TN iTrader: (0)	They replaced the whole steering column
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02-22-2023, 01:42 PM	#7
BMW5and7 Lieutenant Colonel 1070 Rep 1,527 Posts Drives: X7;X5;S-Class;Navigator Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: U.S. and Germany iTrader: (0)	The most common issue on most X7. Most of them need that at around 30-50K miles. Might take longer for others, but it seems to be very repetitive and very common. You can even ask your SA, if he is well aware of his clients, he will tell you that he had seen it on so many X7s if you are in an area that has enough X7 vehicles around for him to see the common trend.
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02-22-2023, 01:55 PM	#8
mitch57 Lieutenant Colonel 805 Rep 1,790 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW X7 xDrive40i Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Pacific Northwest iTrader: (0)	There is an SIB on this issue. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...03340-9999.pdf. Here's the SIBs for those of you who have the groaning noise when the steering wheel is adjusted. https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...82907-9999.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...82608-9999.pdf https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/20...81220-9999.pdf
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02-22-2023, 08:18 PM	#9
BlueRaven Private 28 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	Geez, I'm glad I asked before spraying some kind of lubricant in there. Thanks all
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bagekko Major 815 Rep 1,080 Posts Drives: Lots of BMWs Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: RI/MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 M4 Vert [0.00] 2006 Z4M Roadster [0.00] 1995 540i [0.00] 2008 BMW M5 [0.00] 2019 i3 Rex [0.00] 2021 X7 40i MSport [0.00]	Thanks mitch, yeah doubt they did that much last time, perhaps its faulty adhesive tape lol __________________ 2008 M5 6spd, 1995 540i 6spd 2018 M4 Vert Comp, 2019 i3 120ah REX 2021 X7 40i MSport, 2006 Z4M 6spd
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02-25-2023, 12:40 AM	#11
BlueRaven Private 28 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2020 X7 M50i Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0)	SOL yeah, well I bought mine pre-owned and no warranty (still beautiful and runs like a horse) so I may try a mild lubricant spray and see if that helps or completely screws up everything - or just live with it. Really you only notice if the radio is turned down and you're making a lot of quick tight turns
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