Is this Power steering noise normal? Does yours make same noise?

[X5only]

Hi,

My X5 4.4 with 48.5K miles on it is making this power steering noise when steering is turned all the way to the left or right. It sounds like "nnng'eeeeeeee" and as soon as you start turning it the other way the noise goes away. Is this normal? I checked the powering steering fluid at the reservior and fluid level is upto top line on the little dip stick. I also see dusty traces of fluid on the sides of reservoir and on the shield at the bottom of the engine. I asked the technician at dealer and he says that's normal for noise and the dusty traces of fluid is residue from reservior and are not leaks. I was a bit sceptical although there're no drippings on the floor or the pipes underneath the reservoir. I checked it closely. Is that right? Does yours make same noise or has tell-tale traces of dusty fluid on shield guard at bottom of engine? I looked closely at service history of the vehicle and no indication there has been issues with power steering system. But I want re-assurance from other users that there's make the same noise.

Thanks!

[primetime]

Yes mine does the same thing. No leaks, same noise. its common. Its not really a problem.

[X5only]

Originally Posted by primetime

Yes mine does the same thing. No leaks, same noise. its common. Its not really a problem.

THank you very much for the re-assurance.

[cbax5]

Check out this thread about it

http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ighlight=jeans

Post 19 has a dealer fix.

[zicosonic]

i have the same thing. But how would i go about and tell the dealer to fix it. Cuz they say it is normal.

[cbax5]

Originally Posted by zicosonic

i have the same thing. But how would i go about and tell the dealer to fix it. Cuz they say it is normal.

If it is the same problem detailed in the post I mentioned, you can suggest this:

Originally Posted by wuzin

Got my X from dealer today, no more creaking noise there.

here is what they did.

25928 CHECKED AND VERIFIED, FAINT SQUEEK NOISE WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL BACK AND FORTH. REMOVED STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMN COVER. CHECKED NOISE COMING FROM SLPI RING BUSHING, LUBED BUSHING AND RECHECKED OK NOISE NO GONE

Post 19: http://www.xoutpost.com/286535-post19.html

Main Thread: http://www.xoutpost.com/x5-e53-forum/...ighlight=jeans

[zicosonic]

I will try doing that. Lets see what happens.

[cbax5]

Originally Posted by zicosonic

I will try doing that. Lets see what happens.

My X is at the dealer and this was one of the things I asked to be fixed. So far, they didn't tell me it was normal. We'll see if it is still there when I get it back..

Good luck!

[930LDR]

My 2004 4.4 makes the same noise and it drives me nuts. Its been to the dealer twice. The first time they didn't hear it, the second time I drove with the tech and showed him. He seems to think its normal however my folks 2004 3.0 doesn't make the sound and the new X5 I had as a loaner didn't make it either. Pisses me off. I am going to have my local independant BMW guy look at it and then bring it to another dealer. I'd just have the independant guy take care of it but that damn thing is still under warranty.

[sp33dd3m0n90]

Its normal. I like that sound!