E90 06 BMW Dashboard Problem

BlacKXAngelX · 01-06-2010, 07:32 PM

I been getting a yellow steering wheel and a lock in the center of my dashboard and it hasnt gone away. Can anyone tell me what to do?

BOSSBMW · 01-06-2010, 07:36 PM

last time this happened to me the steering column had a problem unlocking. i gave the wheel a slight jerk and it finally released...

jpsum · 01-06-2010, 07:38 PM

It's the steering lock... it's a common problem which part of the steering column needs to be replaced. The new part doesn't have the steering lock in it. Hope you still have warranty.

Kiemyster · 01-08-2010, 12:00 PM

It looks like your pokemon are locked untill you lvl up..... LOL

bsamoul · 01-08-2010, 12:26 PM

oh man...been there. 06 models had this feature but it failed a lot and they eventually got rid of it. happened to my car, they had to replace a part in the steering column under warranty. hopefully yours still is. or if not hopefully they will make an exception on repairing it because it's nothing you could have caused.

BK · 01-08-2010, 01:23 PM

Agreed with the above. But to be clear, although the electronic lock failed a lot, that's not why BMW stopped making them. Until mid-2007, German regulations required that all new cars and motorcycles capable of 25 kph required this sort of anti-theft device. When the regulations went away, so did the steering wheel locks.

jpsum · 01-08-2010, 03:05 PM

I've seen this on my 06 two times in the past year, but there seems to be nothing wrong with the car.

SCA · 01-08-2010, 03:11 PM

It happened once or twice to my car, but the local BMW center did not replace any parts. BMW NA now recommends a SW update.

IRL-MN · 01-08-2010, 03:16 PM

My dad had this happen on his 2008 E92 - a software update at the dealer cured it. Worst case you would have to have the steering column replaced like some other members on here.

jrlee53 · 01-08-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiemyster

It looks like your pokemon are locked untill you lvl up..... LOL

Good one

jpsum · 01-08-2010, 04:09 PM

do u think the sw update basically just disable the steering lock from ever locking?

Oulixes · 01-08-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsum

do u think the sw update basically just disable the steering lock from ever locking?

The steering column lock is still in operation after software update on my car (330xi). My car developed a locking problem, had the software installed (presumably the patch you've mentioned), a finally it was found that the problem was caused by an intermittent fault in one of the CA fobs. So now I have a new fob, the software patch, no locking problems, but from time to time I still hear the locking mechanism making clicking noises.

Kiemyster · 01-08-2010, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JDy80

Good one

Im just glad it made someone smile

VTECaddict · 01-08-2010, 09:36 PM

hrmm....my car appears to still have the lock. I hope it doesn't become a problem after warranty.

MrZ · 01-08-2010, 11:55 PM

Since it is a yellow warning sign, the steering wheel lock jammed, no need to bring it to a dealer, just restart/etc.

iAerodynamic · 01-09-2010, 03:03 AM

lol i love the pokeball

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BOSSBMW Captain 81 Rep 741 Posts Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (0)	last time this happened to me the steering column had a problem unlocking. i gave the wheel a slight jerk and it finally released...
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jpsum Major 274 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	It's the steering lock... it's a common problem which part of the steering column needs to be replaced. The new part doesn't have the steering lock in it. Hope you still have warranty.
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bsamoul Major General 167 Rep 7,433 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Walnut Creek, California iTrader: (2)	oh man...been there. 06 models had this feature but it failed a lot and they eventually got rid of it. happened to my car, they had to replace a part in the steering column under warranty. hopefully yours still is. or if not hopefully they will make an exception on repairing it because it's nothing you could have caused. __________________ -Brian 2X 2006 BMW 325i [Electric Red & Mystic Blue] \| ZPP \| V1 \| Rear Fogs \| M3 Lip Spoiler \| EAS RemoteKey \| BMS Powerbox \| Projector90 Headlights w/ LED AE \| LED plate lights \| OEM Blacklines http://www.tech-shine.com
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BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	Agreed with the above. But to be clear, although the electronic lock failed a lot, that's not why BMW stopped making them. Until mid-2007, German regulations required that all new cars and motorcycles capable of 25 kph required this sort of anti-theft device. When the regulations went away, so did the steering wheel locks. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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jpsum Major 274 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	I've seen this on my 06 two times in the past year, but there seems to be nothing wrong with the car.
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	It happened once or twice to my car, but the local BMW center did not replace any parts. BMW NA now recommends a SW update.
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IRL-MN Major 44 Rep 1,151 Posts Drives: F82 \| E30 \| E28 \| E24 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minnesota, USA iTrader: (0)	My dad had this happen on his 2008 E92 - a software update at the dealer cured it. Worst case you would have to have the steering column replaced like some other members on here.
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jpsum Major 274 Rep 1,088 Posts Drives: 2010 TSX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Haven area iTrader: (4)	do u think the sw update basically just disable the steering lock from ever locking?
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MrZ Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 278 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Since it is a yellow warning sign, the steering wheel lock jammed, no need to bring it to a dealer, just restart/etc. __________________
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