Have you had the power steering checked out? I had the problem a while back and they replaced some parts but it did the same thing within a week. I took it back to the shop and they added some type of fluid to the power steering fluid to soften the seals and that did the trick. Now a year later I am having the same problem again. I'm wondering if there is a more permanent solution.

Also, funny.. I had to replace my door handle too! $800+ at the stealer!!

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2001 X5 4.4i