HELP!

[DC3]

I noticed a clicking sound from my steering wheel whenever I am turning the steering wheel while going slowly, like when parking (and no, I don't turn the steering wheel when stationary!). It has been there about 2 years but is getting worse.

Since car was under warranty, sent back to agent. Said they changed some ring in the steering wheel and the sound went off for a few days but came back.

Any bros out there have the same problem? My ride is a 2003 E46 320.

[Radon39]

Originally Posted by DC3

I noticed a clicking sound from my steering wheel whenever I am turning the steering wheel while going slowly, like when parking (and no, I don't turn the steering wheel when stationary!). It has been there about 2 years but is getting worse.

Since car was under warranty, sent back to agent. Said they changed some ring in the steering wheel and the sound went off for a few days but came back.

Any bros out there have the same problem? My ride is a 2003 E46 320.

bro..think u bushing arm..get it chked

[Racebred]

sound originated from steerinh wheel side? check for the side indicator return click.

[emiffy]

What to look out for for the side indicator return click?

Is it a plastic sound, or a clunk sound that seems to come from the front wheels?

[DC3]

Originally Posted by Racebred

sound originated from steerinh wheel side? check for the side indicator return click.

The sound seems to come from the steering wheel mounting itself, rather than from the suspension.
The sound is like a metallic clicking, as if a gear is slipping its teeth. I can feel the clicks when holding the steering wheel. The car steers normally and there is little or no free play on the steering wheel when stationary. The horn is also working fine. The steering wheel is completely stock.
Indicator clicks are OK both sides.

Its more an irritation and seems that it may be one of those noises a Bimmer driver has to live with!

[russo]

You meant the airbag slip ring? It should solve the problem. If not get it replaced again.

[DC3]

Thanks for the info, Russo.

Think you are right. That may be what PML replaced in the first place. I used to have to park in the multi-storey car park which had many tight left hand turns, could be where the problem started.

Will get it replaced again and see.

[Hans]

Hi DC3,

Did you manage to get it fixed? Was it due to the airbag slip ring? Interested cause am hearing a similar clicking sound, although only occasionally. Do you only get it when turning and not when going straight?

Thanks

[DC3]

Haven't had it fixed yet. And yes, sound only occurs when turning at slow speeds, eg. parking the car.
If your car under warranty, go back to PML and get it fixed.

[ykh1]

My oso having the same problem..........whenever in low speed and start turning...........the stupid sound pop out.

I try to spray some WD40 on it..............only last 4 few days..........then the sound start coming out.

Bro to let me know if u manage to solve the problem............

Really bei tahan the sound............