Grinding noise when steering is turned to the max (both sides)

BMXtreme · 06-30-2007, 03:38 PM

Normarly I wouldn't need to turn my steering to the max thus I never actually heard such noises. However, I believe I heard some noises when I turn my steering almost to the max before. So today, I finally confirmed that its giving this weird grinding noise when I turned my steering max to the right and left. This done when the car is started and idling.

After popping up the hood, pull it to the max again, I noticed the cable connecting the AC compressor rattles along with the griding noise from somewhere under. Anyone experience the same? Can someone quickly try it out and let me know?

Rattling on the cable circled. Picture taken from the strut DIY, not mine.

thealbert · 06-30-2007, 07:03 PM

I get that too on my 335i, and on my Toyota Camry, and on my Mercedes. I think its a common thing to have. Still not sure as to why it happens though.

ages944 · 06-30-2007, 07:46 PM

Every car with hydraulic power steering makes noise when you hold the wheel at full rotation. Unless you can describe how your noise differs from that noise, it will be hard to help. Or, if you don't know what the noise sounds like, then that might be all that you're hearing.

CALIF65GM · 06-30-2007, 08:17 PM

I had it last year. Took it into the dealer and they couldn't replicate it. I re-adjusted my steering wheel and it seemed to solve the problem.

However, it just started again last week and I re-adjusted it with the tilt and it seems ok again now.

BMXtreme · 06-30-2007, 10:28 PM

The noise sounds like the kind of noise when the AC compressor kicks in but rougher . More of like something was rattling. Always reproducible. I will see if adjusting the steering will solve it tomorrow. Just weird...I know there's this soft humming sound from both my old Integra and TSX...this just sounded too loud.

leftcoastman · 07-03-2007, 10:22 AM

There's a recall out for an AC line bracket. Not sure if it will solve your problem, but worth a try.

BMXtreme · 07-09-2007, 04:53 PM

Thanks!

Will definitely check that out.

06-30-2007, 03:38 PM	#1
BMXtreme Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: E60 535i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Grinding noise when steering is turned to the max (both sides) Normarly I wouldn't need to turn my steering to the max thus I never actually heard such noises. However, I believe I heard some noises when I turn my steering almost to the max before. So today, I finally confirmed that its giving this weird grinding noise when I turned my steering max to the right and left. This done when the car is started and idling. After popping up the hood, pull it to the max again, I noticed the cable connecting the AC compressor rattles along with the griding noise from somewhere under. Anyone experience the same? Can someone quickly try it out and let me know? Rattling on the cable circled. Picture taken from the strut DIY, not mine.
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06-30-2007, 07:03 PM	#2
thealbert Lieutenant 32 Rep 420 Posts Drives: G20 M340i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Home Sweet Home iTrader: (0)	I get that too on my 335i, and on my Toyota Camry, and on my Mercedes. I think its a common thing to have. Still not sure as to why it happens though.
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ages944 Captain 99 Rep 990 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago 'burbs iTrader: (0)	Every car with hydraulic power steering makes noise when you hold the wheel at full rotation. Unless you can describe how your noise differs from that noise, it will be hard to help. Or, if you don't know what the noise sounds like, then that might be all that you're hearing. __________________ BMW : Sine qua non Mods: Blacklines \| Rear Seat Power Outlets \| Rear Fog Lights \| Ashtray Garage Door Opener
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	I had it last year. Took it into the dealer and they couldn't replicate it. I re-adjusted my steering wheel and it seemed to solve the problem. However, it just started again last week and I re-adjusted it with the tilt and it seems ok again now. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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BMXtreme Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: E60 535i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	The noise sounds like the kind of noise when the AC compressor kicks in but rougher . More of like something was rattling. Always reproducible. I will see if adjusting the steering will solve it tomorrow. Just weird...I know there's this soft humming sound from both my old Integra and TSX...this just sounded too loud.
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07-03-2007, 10:22 AM	#6
leftcoastman Lieutenant Colonel 52 Rep 1,714 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Near some canyons iTrader: (1)	There's a recall out for an AC line bracket. Not sure if it will solve your problem, but worth a try.
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07-09-2007, 04:53 PM	#7
BMXtreme Lieutenant Colonel 59 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: E60 535i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redmond, WA iTrader: (3) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Thanks! Will definitely check that out.
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