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Sedans BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series Maintenance and Repair
2418 messages, Last post on Dec 03, 2009 at 8:06 AM
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Has anyone heard a slight rubbing noise from the steering wheel when turning at slow speeds?
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| YES. I had the same problem and used the same solution as I did for the door trim. I put some grease on a piece of stiff paper and slid it around the area behind the steering wheel where the rubbing was coming from. It got rid of the noise. I don't know if an adjustment can be made to the wheel but this was an easy fix even if I have to do it every few months. | |
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I purchased a mgrs car with 7K on it. Noticed a grinding noise coming from brakes. Had them checked out at the dealer and he said everything is within specs. I have since driven other 2000 28's and have not heard the same noise when applying brakes. Any ideas what could be causing this. Have talked to some who say some 528's have this problem. Thanks, Rich |
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I have a new BMW 530i and have had a few minor electrical/computer problems. I haven't yet taken it to the deal for service but I wonder if anyone else has had these problems. First, my computer indicated that I was low on washer fluid. This was true, and I filled up the container under the hood. However, the indicator continues to go off every time I use the car. Next, all my computer settings (date/time, mpg, average speed, speed limit, etc.) were wiped out for no apparent reason. Next, on one occasion only, the speedometer and mpg gauge stopped working one night. The next day they worked, and they have worked since (about 5 days). Has anybody else experienced these problems and had them resolved? |
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There are 2 washer fluid containers, one for power (?) wash and one regular. I made the same mistake and filled the wrong one. I haven't experienced the other electrical problems.
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| Thanks for the information. I will look for the other container and fill it. | |
| My 97 528 takes an H-7 low beam bulb. Is there a replacement that doesn't require me to go to the dealer? Can I go to Pep Boys and get one? If so, is there another number that is a replacement for the H-7? | |
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| I went to Auto Zone for my '98 528 headlight bulb. They had no problem finding the right one. | |
| I'm looking to buy a 2000 528I wagon and I've been hearing that they are not good in snow. The computer takes over and makes it hard to go up a hill. Any idea if this is a problem? | |
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I took delivery of a new 530I in May. I am pleased except for one problem. My steering wheel is off center a bit to the left. I have had it back to the dealership twice and they have done two alignments but the problem is still there. The service manager said that it is normal and caused by the contour of the roads I am driving on. Also had a vibration over 75 MPH. Dealer re balanced the wheels but eventually needed to change from Continental to Michelin tires which seems to have solved the problem at least temporarily. Has anyone had this experience? Does the answer form the dealer seem legitimate. Any advice would be appreciated.
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