[natedogg]

does anybody know more about this TSB 320506 Steering wheel offset.
My steering wheel is off but it doesnt feel like an alighment issue because the car is not turning when i let go of the steering wheel. when i let get of the steering wheel, my car goes straight but my steering wheel position is off to the left.
Any help on 320506 Steering wheel offset

[iatacs19]

I think I have the same issue, subscribing...

[bt304]

Originally Posted by natedogg

does anybody know more about this TSB 320506 Steering wheel offset.
My steering wheel is off but it doesnt feel like an alighment issue because the car is not turning when i let go of the steering wheel. when i let get of the steering wheel, my car goes straight but my steering wheel position is off to the left.
Any help on 320506 Steering wheel offset

I had this issue a while back. I printed out the TSB, brought it to the dealer and they fixed the wheel (it took 2 tries but they got it). It was the same thing, car went straight but the wheel was offset to the left just enough to drive me crazy.

[natedogg]

Do you have the copy TSB description ball? Also is it only for the 325i or the 325ix. becasue i have the normal 325i? does the tsb also apply for the 325i?
Thanks

[E90Fleet]

Its for xi models

Have you asked you dealer if they can just centre the wheel ??


SUBJECT
Steering Wheel Offset


MODEL
E90 (3 Series) and E91 (3 Series Sports Wagon) equipped with xDrive and produced up to 2/06.


SITUATION
Customer may complain of a slight steering wheel offset (about 5 degrees) when driving straight ahead.

CAUSE
The steering gear was not properly positioned to the front axle carrier.

CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, perform a wheel alignment to center the steering wheel.

The steering gear brackets have been improved in 2/06 to have a better position in relation to the front axle carrier.

PROCEDURE

Torque the bolts connecting the steering gear to the front axle carrier to 56 Nm.

Perform a wheel alignment and center the steering wheel per Repair Instructions RA 32 00 150 (with load) or RA 32 00 155 (without load).

Perform steering angle sensor adjustment/calibration per Repair Instructions RA 61 31 996.

[natedogg]

Thanks, ya have took it to the dealer e90fleet but they kept saying its an alighment issue and i know its not becasue the car isnt turning to one side. the sterring wheel is just off. they wanted to charge me 200 bucks for an alighment so i said no its okay. i really dont think its an alighment issue. i dont know what i should do.

[smellthebeans]

E90FLEET

[bt304]

Originally Posted by natedogg

Do you have the copy TSB description ball? Also is it only for the 325i or the 325ix. becasue i have the normal 325i? does the tsb also apply for the 325i?
Thanks

Oh I'm not sure, I have the TSB saved at home. I don't have the ix and the dealer fixed my car per the TSB (without charge).

I can double check what I have at home tonight.

[MMakoto]

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Its for xi models

Have you asked you dealer if they can just centre the wheel ??


SUBJECT
Steering Wheel Offset


MODEL
E90 (3 Series) and E91 (3 Series Sports Wagon) equipped with xDrive and produced up to 2/06.


SITUATION
Customer may complain of a slight steering wheel offset (about 5 degrees) when driving straight ahead.

CAUSE
The steering gear was not properly positioned to the front axle carrier.

CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, perform a wheel alignment to center the steering wheel.

The steering gear brackets have been improved in 2/06 to have a better position in relation to the front axle carrier.

PROCEDURE

Torque the bolts connecting the steering gear to the front axle carrier to 56 Nm.

Perform a wheel alignment and center the steering wheel per Repair Instructions RA 32 00 150 (with load) or RA 32 00 155 (without load).

Perform steering angle sensor adjustment/calibration per Repair Instructions RA 61 31 996.

do you see anything of the same issue for the e92 335i? i've had this problem for quite a few months now, but the dealership keep insisting that there's nothing wrong w/ it. they did perform a wheel alignment on it, but now it's off centered to the other side (right side).

[natedogg]

thanks ball. if you have it please post it

[ska///235i]

Holy shiet...all this time I thought I need an alighment

[John 070]

Originally Posted by MMakoto

do you see anything of the same issue for the e92 335i? i've had this problem for quite a few months now, but the dealership keep insisting that there's nothing wrong w/ it. they did perform a wheel alignment on it, but now it's off centered to the other side (right side).

I have the same issue (E92 335)--BMW is a PITA in that it's covered for the first 2k only (unlike Japanese cars where it's 1 yr. or 12k).

What I was thinking is that when I get an alignment 10k down the road, can't I just ask them to straighten the wheel then? I'm pretty sure there's nothing wrong with the alignment, just the centering of the wheel. I mean, it doesn't cost extra to center the wheel, right?

[Asiann]

I didn't think I needed an alignment but stealership had to comp me so I asked for an alignment and glad I did because I needed one. Might want to get one if you have less than perfect city/hwy roads. Saves on gas!

[BzsBimmer]

Yeah I had this on my 325i.
Told them that the steering wheel was about 5 degrees off from center.
Car drove straight but because I drive with both hands on the wheel (no pimpin in my car) it felt odd that my hands were pointed to the left when the car was driving straight.

First attempt - alignment. Promptly told them that was NOT the issue
Second attempt - fixed

[tambo916]

Originally Posted by natedogg

does anybody know more about this TSB 320506 Steering wheel offset.
My steering wheel is off but it doesnt feel like an alighment issue because the car is not turning when i let go of the steering wheel. when i let get of the steering wheel, my car goes straight but my steering wheel position is off to the left.
Any help on 320506 Steering wheel offset

may be this is why i keep getting flashed by oncoming traffic on a two lane road when i have the automatic adaptive headlights on. may be they are pointing to the left ever so slightly.