Need some help

[rockonla]

helloo...how are ya gents (and ladies!).im new in bmw so i need more help from u guys..shall we?-my m40 318 got sound la when i turn the steering, its more like the "voo" (rubbing sound) coming from it..but this only occurs at less than 30 km/h. it also "sings" when the car is stationary when i turn the steering either way even when i stick it to one side of the steering..its not the tire rubbing to the wall as ive checked that. the sound kept coming to haunt me. im in the dark of what to do..so before i sent it for fixing..i wanna know what could be the problem. help a brother out!...thanks mates

 

[mafia]

condem.. muahaha

nola.. it could be jus the filter in ur oil resevoir.. how clean is ur fluid?...or is there fluid in there?... check for leaks... if none.... do a clean up, m not sure whether u can chg the filter but ive chg the whole reservoir. hope this helps... awaiting other sifus

 

[meanguy]

Did you check your power steering fluid level?

 

[datsunnismo]

something wrong with your steering system. could be you steering pump or fluid reservoir.
mine got the same problem untill i change my steering fluid reservoir and flush to completely new fluid.

It works for me.... But anyway, Sifu's, your advice please....

 

[laneza]

help

the same problem with my e46 coupe as well..i think it might be problem coz of low power steering oil...i should check with my mechanic soon...cozi had the same problem with my nissan before, low oil...it can be other problem like sifu said reservoir...have to check that...if u have the solution please be free post in here..thanks

 

[pussy]

Rockonla..

go with the cheapest option..

1. AS what mafia said, flush the system, install new reservoir.

2. still got sound, check the vane pump.. seals leaking ? etc.

3. check the hoses, if still got sound, maybe the one-way valve is kaput.

4. finally, the rack.. freeplay , leaks...

usually it's the fuild and reservoir..

 

[datsunnismo]

yeah pussy. you're right.
mine got the same problem due to reservoir and fluid.
:top:

 

[rockonla]

thanks to all that helped me...ive done what mafia has suggested and it works wonders now...no more sound yo!..normal service is resumed thanks again mates.