Scraping steering wheel on F31 MSport (320d)

beanbaguk · 06-28-2015, 01:39 PM

I've had this problem since I purchased the car and immediately took it to the dealer for them to have a look at it.

Basically, when I turn the steering it makes a scraping noise which is bizarre. I can't believe for one second this is normal but according to the dealer it is.

I'm quite fed up with it now and so I've made a video for you to give an opinion.

Is it normal?

If not, what's causing the problem?

Thanks!

963mw · 06-28-2015, 03:57 PM

Definitely not normal IMO. Had plenty of BMW's and none of them every made a noise like this.

E90Fleet · 06-29-2015, 03:59 AM

Had similar on a 5 Series a while back. Was just the plastic cover over the steering wheel shaft that wasnt clicked in properly causing it to just make slight contact with the steering wheel plastic at certain turning angles.
Quick DIY fix.

Could also be a loose wire or something scraping the shaft underneath the cover.

Try adjusting the whee all the way up and see if it makes the noise and them all the way down and see if it makes the noise.
If its plastic parts scraping this may just move them apart enough to stop the noise or closer to increase it.

beanbaguk · 06-29-2015, 04:31 AM

Cheers, I'll take a look later today. It's driving me bonkers!

06-28-2015, 01:39 PM	#1
beanbaguk Captain 458 Rep 938 Posts Drives: BMW G30 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Costa del Sol iTrader: (0)	Scraping steering wheel on F31 MSport (320d) I've had this problem since I purchased the car and immediately took it to the dealer for them to have a look at it. Basically, when I turn the steering it makes a scraping noise which is bizarre. I can't believe for one second this is normal but according to the dealer it is. I'm quite fed up with it now and so I've made a video for you to give an opinion. Is it normal? If not, what's causing the problem? Thanks!
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06-28-2015, 03:57 PM	#2
963mw BMW Fanatic 331 Rep 1,076 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Mexico iTrader: (0)	Definitely not normal IMO. Had plenty of BMW's and none of them every made a noise like this. __________________ 18 BMW M2 \| ER DP \| ER CP \| Wagner Evo 2 Comp Intercooler \| Aquamist HFS4 \| BM3 \| CSF Oil Cooler \| AFE Drop-in Filter \| Bilstein B16 PSS10
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06-29-2015, 03:59 AM	#3
E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Had similar on a 5 Series a while back. Was just the plastic cover over the steering wheel shaft that wasnt clicked in properly causing it to just make slight contact with the steering wheel plastic at certain turning angles. Quick DIY fix. Could also be a loose wire or something scraping the shaft underneath the cover. Try adjusting the whee all the way up and see if it makes the noise and them all the way down and see if it makes the noise. If its plastic parts scraping this may just move them apart enough to stop the noise or closer to increase it. __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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06-29-2015, 04:31 AM	#4
beanbaguk Captain 458 Rep 938 Posts Drives: BMW G30 520d M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Costa del Sol iTrader: (0)	Cheers, I'll take a look later today. It's driving me bonkers!
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