[ds1980]

Think it's only on full lock right turns but I get a clicking noise a bit like a stone would make. Any ideas?

PS Have checked all tyres for stones!

[creepy coupe]

Is it a series of clicks or just the one each time you turn from lock to lock?

[ds1980]

click click click click in rapid succession

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by ds1980

click click click click in rapid succession

Oh, not the same noise as mine, sorry can't help.

[chiark]

Clicking on lock is a classic sign of a CV joint issue.

[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by chiark

Clicking on lock is a classic sign of a CV joint issue.

On a RWD car

[themetz]

Originally Posted by ds1980

click click click click in rapid succession

that'll be your indicator

[chiark]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

On a RWD car

And this is exactly why I should keep out of technical threads . Good point, well made

It might be an xi?

[ds1980]

sorry no good at abbreviations?

[E92westy]

Like this:-

"SI B32 07 06
Steering and Wheel Alignment April 2006
Technical Service

SUBJECT
Steering Column Clicking Noise

MODEL
E90 (3 Series) and E91 (3 Series Sports Wagon) produced up to 11/05

SITUATION
Customer may complain of a slight clicking noise heard, mostly at slow speed, when turning the steering wheel at about 180 degrees.

CAUSE
Steering column manufacturing tolerances stack up.

CORRECTION
In case of a customer complaint, replace the steering column only. Do not replace the steering gear and the steering spindle (lower joint assembly).

The steering column manufacturing process has been improved in 11/05.

PROCEDURE

* Replace the steering column per Repair Instructions RA 32 31 090.

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

PARTS INFORMATION
Part Number
Description
Quantity
32 30 6 772 273
Steering Column
1
WARRANTY INFORMATION
For information only"


Found here:-

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...aking+steering

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[creepy coupe]

Originally Posted by chiark

And this is exactly why I should keep out of technical threads . Good point, well made

It might be an xi?

E92westy, that's the exact noise I'm getting in my 2009 car, you'd have though BMW would have sorted it by now.

[ds1980]

Thanks for that sounds like it could be although mine is 57 plate? Will warranty pay for it? Guess ill call the dealer.

thanks,

[FormerRotor]

Originally Posted by creepy coupe

On a RWD car

Thread revival! What was your single click? That's what I. Getting. Took it to the dealer five times, recreated three times, now I'm at 49,900miles and they still can't diagnose