Steering wheel column

Lmoney783 · 12-31-2018, 07:53 PM

Hey guys. Kind of strange I just noticed that on my steering wheel there is a flap on the top between the wheel and the Odomoter that can lift up very easily and I can see inside the steering column. I assume that shouldn’t be the case? I also hear some kind of rubbing when I turn hard left. Anyone experience this?

AndroidRobot · 12-31-2018, 07:59 PM

can you post some pics

RJC · 12-31-2018, 09:42 PM

I'm also noticing a rubbing noise when I turn in one direction. Made an appointment with the dealer to get it resolved.

fakinit75 · 12-31-2018, 10:10 PM

Mine does the same, but I assume it is by design and there are hinges to aid in it being moved. I'm guessing for easy access to something during service, etc. It's clearly on purpose, but I don't know that the purpose is for the consumer.

bmr760 · 12-31-2018, 10:21 PM

The flap is normal, the loaner 5 series and my 7 series have it. The sound? Not normal.

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Lmoney783 Second Lieutenant 40 Rep 263 Posts Drives: x5 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Steering wheel column Hey guys. Kind of strange I just noticed that on my steering wheel there is a flap on the top between the wheel and the Odomoter that can lift up very easily and I can see inside the steering column. I assume that shouldn’t be the case? I also hear some kind of rubbing when I turn hard left. Anyone experience this?
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RJC First Lieutenant 179 Rep 301 Posts Drives: X5 xDrive45e Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (0)	I'm also noticing a rubbing noise when I turn in one direction. Made an appointment with the dealer to get it resolved.
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fakinit75 Private 25 Rep 54 Posts Drives: jet black 2016 535i sport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: california iTrader: (0)	Mine does the same, but I assume it is by design and there are hinges to aid in it being moved. I'm guessing for easy access to something during service, etc. It's clearly on purpose, but I don't know that the purpose is for the consumer.
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bmr760 Captain 141 Rep 669 Posts Drives: G80 M3C, F90 M5C, G05 X5 40i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central South, FL iTrader: (0)	The flap is normal, the loaner 5 series and my 7 series have it. The sound? Not normal. __________________
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