Need help

[ninjabmw]

Ok so i checked the 3-4 fuses none of them were out.. in your port i read that i need to calibrate, i m about to change my front tires because they are worn so when i do it should i do the tire thing were they use the husky or w.e it is called and calibrate it will it fix it?

[TerminatorX5]

Originally Posted by ninjabmw

Ok so i checked the 3-4 fuses none of them were out.. in your port i read that i need to calibrate, i m about to change my front tires because they are worn so when i do it should i do the tire thing were they use the husky or w.e it is called and calibrate it will it fix it?

ok, lets see...

you have checked fuse #1 with an OhmMeter, or visually?

What other fuses did you check?

The very basic calibration of the steering angle sensor is turning the steering wheel lock to lock, you don't need brand new tires for that...

Husky, w.e.? are those the alignment machines?

Preferrably, if you can find a shop that has HUNTER FORCE machine, it would be much better for the alignment. but we are not that far yet...

were you able to pull the error codes from the system?

[ninjabmw]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

ok, lets see...

you have checked fuse #1 with an OhmMeter, or visually?

What other fuses did you check?

The very basic calibration of the steering angle sensor is turning the steering wheel lock to lock, you don't need brand new tires for that...

Husky, w.e.? are those the alignment machines?

Preferrably, if you can find a shop that has HUNTER FORCE machine, it would be much better for the alignment. but we are not that far yet...

were you able to pull the error codes from the system?

I checked the fuses with the eye oh yeah thats what i meant to say alignment will that help the lock to lock doesnt help, i already tried that. there was not anything wrong with the fuses when i checked them. I havent got the codes yet from the scanner but will do in and hour or so.

[nra4.8is]

May need to calibrate steering angle sensor. I have seen some with the internal fault come back after calibration. If it has the internal code, your more than likely going to have to replace it(have fun). If you read the code and it says calibration, or plausibility, allocation, you need to do a service function through a BMW scanner or equivalent. Usually after low batt voltage, after sitting for a extended period, or batt change you may have this occur. After a low voltage situation you can most likely steer the wheels lock to lock and it may reset.... If not, def need scanner

[TerminatorX5]

i suspect his angle sensor is unplugged - he already found an unplugged connector elsewhere...

but, we need to do the due diligence first...

[ninjabmw]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

i suspect his angle sensor is unplugged - he already found an unplugged connector elsewhere...

but, we need to do the due diligence first...

Just to make it clear this car wasnt driven for a period of 4-5 months and i think it went into sleep mode!!!!! so the guy above is actually right but if he just knows how to calibrate it i have the scanner!

[ninjabmw]

And to be exact where is the sensor located?

[TerminatorX5]

Originally Posted by ninjabmw

And to be exact where is the sensor located?

behind centre of dash on steering column


R33 - steering angle sensor

X1658 - connector

[ninjabmw]

Originally Posted by TerminatorX5

behind centre of dash on steering column


R33 - steering angle sensor

X1658 - connector

I cant get the picture in my head where it would be can you give me more details?

[TerminatorX5]

Originally Posted by ninjabmw

I cant get the picture in my head where it would be can you give me more details?

let me see if i can find a better pic... it might take a while


meanwhile, check fuses 12 and 51 in glove compartment - they are directly connected to the sensor