Stiff Steering

jeffroom · 06-17-2009, 01:52 PM

Guy i wonder u'll hv encounter tis problem.My Z4 2003 2.5 steering its seems abit stiff wen i try to turn and it did came a (TAK) sound.But the weird part is s'time the sound came out and s'times done.S'time wen im driving in the straight road wen i try to move the steering its abit stiff.Pls HELP...THX!!!

mpower03 · 06-17-2009, 02:25 PM

English please.

banger · 06-17-2009, 02:47 PM

If I read the question properly, His 2003 2.5 steering seem stiff. Apparently sometimes when he is driving straight, he hears a "ticking sound". Even when driving straight, he can feel the stiffness.

Jeffroom, to answer your question, as you probably already know, the Z-4's have an electronic power steering units (except for the "M's).

This unit is quite different from most other engine pulley units used on most cars until now.

It seem quite probable that your unit has developed a malfunction. If it has, I would bring it to a dealer as soon as possible for repair. Malfunctioning steering can be quite dangerous.

Of course, there are other causes for this problem, such as suspension damage, tie rods etc..

I don't know how the road are in Malaysia, but be aware that the front end suspension on Z-4's can be somewhat delicate especially when it comes to alignment issues.

I hope I have given you some help.

jeffroom · 06-17-2009, 03:41 PM

Thx banger!!...But i dun tink is the Malfunction steering coz thr is no lights coming fr the dash..

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jeffroom Enlisted Member 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Stiff Steering Guy i wonder u'll hv encounter tis problem.My Z4 2003 2.5 steering its seems abit stiff wen i try to turn and it did came a (TAK) sound.But the weird part is s'time the sound came out and s'times done.S'time wen im driving in the straight road wen i try to move the steering its abit stiff.Pls HELP...THX!!!
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mpower03 Captain 39 Rep 962 Posts Drives: 08 z4 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	English please. __________________
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banger New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2008 Si Roadie Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: occupied east coast iTrader: (0)	If I read the question properly, His 2003 2.5 steering seem stiff. Apparently sometimes when he is driving straight, he hears a "ticking sound". Even when driving straight, he can feel the stiffness. Jeffroom, to answer your question, as you probably already know, the Z-4's have an electronic power steering units (except for the "M's). This unit is quite different from most other engine pulley units used on most cars until now. It seem quite probable that your unit has developed a malfunction. If it has, I would bring it to a dealer as soon as possible for repair. Malfunctioning steering can be quite dangerous. Of course, there are other causes for this problem, such as suspension damage, tie rods etc.. I don't know how the road are in Malaysia, but be aware that the front end suspension on Z-4's can be somewhat delicate especially when it comes to alignment issues. I hope I have given you some help.
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jeffroom Enlisted Member 1 Rep 41 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	Thx banger!!...But i dun tink is the Malfunction steering coz thr is no lights coming fr the dash..
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