E46 shaking steering wheel. Next on my list is wheel balancing.

E46 shaking steering wheel Jump to Latest 12K The car and steering wheel just shakes considerably when the road curves left a bit. Use a jack stand. I have worked on some older VW's that were so critical that the steering wheel would shimmy at 45mph unless the alignment, etc was 100% perfect. Typically, CV problems are apparent when you turn under a few days ago I started to feel a heavy vibration in my steering wheel at idle while in gear sometime worst then others, I also noticed what sounds like the turbo or air intake whistling much louder on acceleration. (BMW 330i, 55,xxx miles). Loose Accompanying this is a constant vibration when stopped/at idle with trans engaged in gear. Next on my list is wheel balancing. Over the last 6 months, I've notice there's quite a bad shake in the steering The steering pump demands more energy when steering, but the ECU should adjust the idle quickly. RPMs are unaffected by this shaking, however the harder I press the accelerator the worse it gets, it will actually shake the steering wheel and pull the car to the right if I'm getting on it enough. Jump to Latest When braking at 50mph +, I get alot of wobble through the steering wheel and can sometimes feel the car shaking. Since it is not, the first place to check is the ICV. I had a steering wheel vibration not too long ago and my right front tire was at 20 psi but didn't look low visually. I am an audio specialist and a Bimmer enthusiast. I do not think any of my boots have torn, but i will check and let you guys know if it did. Now (a month or so later), I'm experiencing some decent steering wheel vibration when braking from highway speeds (~55+). Well, I got new front rotors as well as new control arm bushings, and it's definitely better. To diagnose it, have someone turn the steering wheel to induce the creaking sound while you hold the lower control arm near the outer ball joint. I put on my H+R 5mm spacers to have enough clearance and drove like that for a couple weeks and had a little occasional shaking in my steering wheel that I assumed was because my wheels weren't balanced. I feel it in my seat the most, steering wheel 2nd and shift knob 3rd. My car is having the 2nd gear vibration during acceleration. Technical Talk on the BMW E46 General BMW Discussions BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21 BMW 5 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 5 No vibration in the steering wheel at all unless I brake at 40 mph or above then I get a pretty good shakedirectly proportional to the speed. F40Model Year: 2019 + Previous Generations; F20 / F21Model Year: 2012 - 2018. Sort by: Top. E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and After driving for a little more the rumbuling noise went away but as soon as i touch the brakes the steering wheel shakes really bad. I have no looseness or play in the steering wheel, just this damn twitch on the right hand side. Weird thing is that when you go a tad bit over 60 the shaking stops, also if you go under 50, say 45, the shaking also stops. braking from 40 mph to 60+ mph). G. its definitly not a smooth ride as i was expecting. The vibration keeps cycling. Good E46 320Ci FL swapped to 330Ci Bilstein B12 - H&R sways - M3 RTAB + limiters - poly subframe bushings - Z4M FCAB or perhaps the wheel bearing got damaged and it's instantly stopped because the brake rotor torque dampened the wheel bearing vibration. At 55 when I turn the wheel ever so slightly before the tires start to turn I can feel the vibration. As a general rule 30 – 50/55mph vibration is usually front wheels/suspension, 50/55mph+ is usually rears. Movement at 3 and 9 means tie EDIT: Also wanted to add that while the steering wheel is shaking, my brake pedal feels completely fine and the car stops as it should (No noticeable pulling to one direction or anything), and that after the shaking begins, it keeps shaking for a couple minutes if I'm between 50 and 65. My steering wheel begins to shake pretty bad now at speeds from 50-60mph. Hello mods, given the number of complaints about steering wheel vibration, I decided to do a Guys, Everything in the front is brand new, When i go over large bumps and cracks etc my steering rack/ wheel gives away this knocking sound and a knocking feel in the steering wheel, i dont know how to say it, im going to open up the airbad and see if things are tight back there, but what the hell can it be. It doesn't happen to me during normal brakingjust when I "need" to hit the brake quick. Can it be the control arm bushings? Is that a symptom of bad FCABs? E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. 330i had new control arms, tie rod assemblies, shocks, springs, hubs, calipers, pads, new tires installed. shawnsheridan 399 Replies. Went to the dealership and they said it was the wheel bearing. right before i put my new Hey! I just had this problem with my e46 320cd, when I turn left (steering wheel about 90degrees left) I have this strong vibration/shaking in the steering wheel, strangely it only sometimes happens and other time it's fine. Movement at 12 and 6 means bushings or ball joints. Then inspect your tie rod ends. Was really bad at 45mph, with steering wheel shaking violently from left to righ Sticky brake calipers will cause steering wheel shimmy. Work through these steps: Check your tyre pressures. Sorry it's a little hard to describe. Took it to first garage who said a wheel weight fell off, so got that done but shaking came back, so took it to the expert's at kwick fit and got both front wheel balanced and aligned but sh Hey guys. Replacing my Front Control Arm Bushings cured the 'shaking steering wheel while braking' INSTANTLY. it stops with breaking and it mostly evens out after 45 mph. I've got a rather annoying steering wheel wobble (read shaking) when braking. Driving quality lost. There are several reasons why your steering wheel might be shaking. A forum community dedicated to BMW E46, E90, and F30 owners and enthusiasts. wyt168 Discussion starter. E46 General It's annoying the hell out of me. Save When I am accelerating hard, both from a stop or while moving, I get a weird shudder/vibration. r/e46. This improved the tramlining and reduced The new mounts seems to have reduced my steering wheel shake over bumps but the problem is still present, i think they might have amplified the feeling rather than being the cause. The other shaking I can handle. Sapote 439 Replies. Save Share Have an e36 M3 and e46 330xi. A forum community dedicated to BMW E46, E90, and F30 owners and My front wheel drive car have a steering wheel vibration at highway speed. If it feels fine Mid Vehicle Vibration 325XI Hey guys. After my steering wheel is turn past a certain point the shaking goes away. 21 posts · Joined 2009 Add to quote; Only show this user #1 · Nov 9, 2010. The problem you describe also sounds like a bad rear axle. I did some research and don't believe it's related to tie rods and/or bad rotors. E46 General Mechanic (and myself) saw a bit of up/down shaking in wheels (one worse than other) when spinning wheels in air. to even an experts eye just inspecting. The steering, suspension, and brake systems are linked so closely together, which makes it difficult to diagnose issues like yours. It also appears again at 75-85. Vibration is at same "speed" or more so "torque difference between wheels and engine", it is also impacted by road grade, but it has nothing to do with car speed or steering direction. Recently, I've been experiencing some shaking/shimmying while driving my car. Top HELP Steering Wheel Shakes only at 30 MPH. 5K views E46Model Year: 2000 - 2006. For those wanting to see more of 325i Steering Wheel Shake, 40-60 intermittently. It's not a big shaking but it's definitely not normal, as an example, it's enough to make my watch shake on my wrist. For example if im slowly braking from 20-0 my steering wheel wont shake at all but if im braking from 60-0 E46Model Year: 2000 - 2006. The noise and vibration disappears when I turn to the right, and I'm thinking it could be a wheel bearing issue Also, I'll note that the noise and vibration is most prominent around 40-50 mph. mmerc Discussion starter. The brake rotors are not showing any signs of overheating(no bluing no scoring, no cracking). I figured I just lost a weight. At Bimmerforums, you will find technical how-to information maintenance specifics audio advice wheel and tire combinations and model specific details not found anywhere else. I believe I can also feel it through the brake pedal as well. Come join the discussion about M performance, turbo kits, engine swaps, builds, 2003 E46 330Cd (sold) 1998 E36 316ia (sold) 2015 F36 435dx (totaled) 1973 E9 3. I've read some posts from fellow E46 owners and first thought for sure it was the Guibo, until i spk to the previous owner, who had replaced it at 110k miles. Had before: '00 e46 M43, '04 e46 M54 touring M-Sport. 1 C2S | F10 M5 ZCP | E70 X5M | E90 M3 | E46 M3 | E36 M3 Appreciate 0 Shake is kinda on my elbow more in the middle of the car. The reason for my post is that I've replaced nearly everything I've suggested replacing I have a 2002 325ci with 79k. I put air in it and the vibration was gone Reply reply alright so ive noticed my steering wheel starts shaking between 20 mph - 40 mph. woof today, woof tomorrow. New rims new tires, still shakes. E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. Doesn’t shake on turns but it started making this e46 2003 4 door with 75,000 miles i have slight vibration felt at steering wheel between 55-60mph. Only shakes about when driving in 40 to 50 mph. Also my tire monitor light is on even after I reset it a couple of times, this is new Steering wheel shake at 35 mph. The car was probably parked for 3-5 months. A forum community Could worn control arm ball joints cause steering wheel shake at around 110 km/h? My steering wheel was shaking all the time but worst around 11 A forum community dedicated to BMW E46, E90, and F30 owners and enthusiasts. It seemed the vibrations were coming from the left front wheel. I’m having crazy wheel shake problems, anything. The rattle sounded like a nut was loose in the steering wheel itself, and mega annoying. A forum community E46 General. F90Model Year: 2018 + G90 / G99Model Year: 2025 + Previous Generations; F10Model Year: 2011 - 2017. i would check into getting them balanced and see if it does the trick. It's not loose, but shakes in your hand with bumps at all speeds. Vibration comes on about 55 and stops at 65. Tags front wheel bearing. You may even get a pulsing in the brake pedal something like the ABS pushing back at you, or you can get both. Weirdly enough I can feel the steering wheel pulse a little when not braking, it's not bad but it definitely pulses a tad. 2) This is a deep, low, and powerful vibration, there's no way a heat shield could cause what I'm experiencing. From driving the car - it feels as though its a link between the steering wheel and tyres somehow - bushings and control arms feel solid. They actually put power steering fluid instead of ATF. E46 Forums. The steering wheel shake at that speeds is not extremely bad, but it is defiantly apparent. E46 General E46 Showroom California E46 M3 Tires, Wheels. Shook the wheel (like bearing test) and there is play. M. People say they can see my wheels flopping around while drifting from the outside too. When i rocked steering wheel with engine off i could just hear a little clonk. W. Thanks! Save Share Reply Quote Like. The vibration seemed to come and go but worse around 58mph. Tracking hopefully? Update: Wheel balancing fixed issues thanks My steering wheel shakes from 40 - 50 mph, and only when going at a constant speed, not when braking or accelerating. The steering wheel is not vibrating back and fourth but the normal feedback you get from the road through the steering wheel is drowned out by this vibration. Sometimes barely applying pressure and other times pushing it through the floorboard LoL. Thoughts? Share Add a Comment. I had a similar problem with vibration through the steering over rough ground and a wobble when braking from high speed It'll add more vibration to the steering wheel, but you'll have much tighter steering. Geez guys, this was an easy one. It is not a traditional wheel balance vibration in the steering wheel, but quite bad generally through the steering wheel, and seat (enough to make my legs vibrate too!). Warped rotors cause pulsing, not steering wheel shake. E46 General Steering wheel shakes at high speeds (70-75mph) So I have a 2011 g37x coupe and I have had this problem for a while now. I noticed a strange shaking in the steering wheel at slow speeds usually when accelerating and usually only in the morning when its first driven. When between 40-70 it gets worse when I break and less when I turn. The steering wheel is connected to various parts of the steering and suspension system. There can be a variety of steering system types depending on the vehicle’s year, make, and model. With the front wheels off the ground grab the wheel at 3 and 9 and shake. the steering wheel tends to shake a lot if i go over 50 mph. like I thought I ws going to loose a wheel. Usually anything higher and it smoothes out and steering wheel is good. The vibration is consistent at the stated higher speeds I believe that the shop that I had brought the wheels to had the road force machine. All this is for the E46, but from past experience it pretty much applies to E30s and E36s too. There are various reasons behind this problem. The reason it doesn't start until about 5 min into your drive is that it takes some time for the brake fluid to heat up. Had the wheels checked and they are "perfectly round and balanced. When this happens if I brake the car pulls hard to the left. I recorded a video that you can access down below. I am running 19'' wheels with 35 sidewalls and I know that is not For those wanting to see more of BMW's 4th generation 3 series, the beautiful and timeless E46 Members Online Check the pressure, they can be a good 10-15 psi low and not look flat. For instance If it is recently realized my steering wheel is slightly off center to the left when driving straightlast time i left the alignment shop it was pretty much perfect. Sometimes your braking at a low speed and sometimes at a higher speed. Didn't seem to come from one side or the other so much. E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and Steering wheel shake after wheel/tire/spacer install, already replaced parts. under 50 it barely shakes but its still not completly smooth. Front suspension is all tight or recently replaced. They are a bit sticky and slow to move. This happen at speeds between 55miles to 120 miles. Got the discs n pads replaced, but since then have lost the "solid" feel in the steering wheel. The steering wheel shakes/wobbles/jerks over bumps and imperfections in the road which makes for an interesting ride. E46 General E46 Showroom California E46 The tires are all new in the last 18 months so I would be surprised if it's uneven tyre wear and the steering wheel shaking under braking is fairly severe. I did not have this problem before I change the tires, What do you guys think it could be the problem. It will The E46 is very responsive to the road, and a lot of what the road and car are doing is translated to the driver/wheel. . Jack the front of the car or drive it onto ramps and inspect the FCAB's. So I did some research on the effects of toe in/out. it stops after 30 miles per hour. Come join the discussion about M performance, turbo E46Model Year: 2000 - 2006. By now your steering guibo is likely worn and a bit loose. In my case, the steering wheel jerks in the direction of the bump, but the car tracks straight. True bump-steer causes the direction of the car to shift. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, on my e46 i came across this problem: the steering wheel starts to shake above 110km/h with more violent shaking as the speed increases. Any ideas on the fault? Is this Normal? Alternator, Power A suspension or steering wheel shake, vibration, or shimmy can make for an undesirable and frankly annoying driving experience. 1. That's where it's most violent. If it's the ball joint, you will feel the vibration of the creak in the E46 (1999 - 2006) steering wheel & car shakes when turning slight right. It never did. The problem was a rattle in the steering wheel when over bumps, rough ground or roads and some general vibration at speed. The fluid was wrong as I mentioned in my first post. (20 degree rotation of steering rod). Come join the discussion about M performance, turbo kits, engine swaps, builds, The car shakes violently after 40mph+, but shaking stops when you steer to the right. Been having intermittent steering shake on the way home from work usually on the motorway at around 50mph. Come join the discussion about M performance, turbo kits, engine swaps, builds, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! I describe my malady as a "faux-bump steer". Jack up wheel. Adalbert_77 120 Replies. Near full lock and my wheel is violently vibrating. Here's the deal: While braking from highway speeds (55+), the steering wheel will shake back and forth, but not all the time and not at all once the speed drops below 45-50mph. As the title says, I have a RPM drop from normal idle down to about 500 RPMs when i am sitting at idle and turning the steering wheel left or right. Bimmerpost ☰ Model Selection. Very common. Save Share Reply E46 General. 0 Reply. Also while i am turn the wheel i can feel a vibration from the engine bay through the steering wheel. Content on E46 Fanatics Most of the time, steering wheel vibration when applying the brakes from highway or higher speed is a sign that the front rotors are warped. Grab wheel at 3 and 9. Here are some of the potential causes behind the steering wheel Is it possible to retrofit an f30 msport steering wheel in my e46. I installed a brand new set of TPMS & new tires with a set of 20mm The steering wheel is shaking left to right while it occurs, it is far worse under braking. AVS Forum 1. above and below it is fine around 40 - 45 you can feel a little movement. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and Causes of Steering Wheel Shake. Joined Jul 9, 2015 · 1,467 Posts . PAST: F80 M3 ZCP | 911. G82Model Year: 2021 + Previous Generations; F82Model Year: 2014 - 2020. 1K views I have a steering wheel shake at 45mph on some roads it only started when I got new tires the car has been aligned at the dealer, tires rotated, pressure is good the dealer and the tire shop (Discount Tire) said that some tires just do that, especially in the 45 -35 series mine Top Causes of Steering Wheel Vibrations. redram 324 Replies. Content on E46 Fanatics Forum is generated by its users. M6; M8; Z4. :banghead::banghead:, Im getting very sick it. I'll investigate this issue further, in the meantime any suggestion is appreciated E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by E46 Forums. Cheers E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by I had the same experience with my car, when I would brake from like 70-50 MPH my steering wheel would shake violently, I traced the problem back to my new Frenetik rotors that i bought from Jlevi Street Works, I did bed the rotors in properly i tried to re-bed them but that did not do jack sh!t. When lifting off the gas or driving downhill is where the shaking intensifies. I think its coming from the front passenger side Vibration recently developed in steering wheel when braking - most noticeable at highway speeds (i. I am working on the bushings this weekend. Wheels are all balanced. I’ve got an SLR Super kit on my e46. It also only does this on the right side front. If the wheel moves something is wrong. if going fast/ high rpms when getting to that mark is very violent shake then gone, if going right at 2 rpms or a bit slower i E46 Forums. Pull it out, clean it, and Powerflex fixed this problem and the now car is so "solid" to drive, BUT now steering wheel starts to shake i car reaches 60mph and the shake stops when speed exceedes 85mph bad ball joints? control arm? IF i have to change new control arm, can i reuse "old" Powerflex bushings on the new control arm? I live in Finland and my car is BMW E46 320D Steering wheel shakes at 50-60 mph praying to god it’s just an alignment issue. First, jack up your vehicle's front 5. Another trait is when mounting the kerb the steering wheel The cause of my steering wheel shake was a sticking caliper. If you feel the whole car shaking and it feels centered under your shifter/arm rest you As a general rule 30 – 50/55mph vibration is usually front wheels/suspension, 50/55mph+ is usually rears. Steering wheel shakes between 45-60mph. Now there seemed to be a drumming sound as well at these speeds, and since I have not driven another 318d at these speeds, I can't say if it is a standard sound or not. Top Contributors this Month View All. help with steering wheel shaking. The reason is OEM wheels are hub-centric from the factory and this makes easy to center correctly prior to A slight steering wheel vibration at speed of 100 km/h and up that seems to get worse with speed. anyone have an idea of it it could have Very slight vibration through steering wheel at idle. Jump to Latest Follow 1 - 5 of 5 Posts. I have been told the control arm bushing are notoroius for going out but this car only has 34,000 miles on it and my mechanic mentioned When you guys say vibration do you mean steering wheel shake? or actual entire body of the car vibrating? "Be yourself for who you are, or be no one at all" - MalibuMafiaV TheMalibuMafia. I’m sort of at a loss of where to even start, because when researching the problem the answers varied a ton going from CSB/Flex disc replacement to engine mounts, to control arms to control arm bushings, to warped rotors to sticky brakes, etc etc. You notice that more in the front wheels following irregularities in the pavement rather than loose steering wheel. I have read online that this could be due to a warped rotor, is this true? I also notice that the brake and gas pedal take considerable effort to push. 3720 Views 24 Replies 16 Participants Last post by j_block, Oct 10, 2011. Car was jacked up to switch snow tires. It happens around 35-40 mph and beyond but not before then. GDA Discussion My wife X5 has a strong shimmy/shake in the steering wheel when braking. F90Model Year: 2018 + G90 / G99Model Year: 2025 + Previous Generations; F10Model Year: 2011 Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Powertrain and Drivetrain Discussions > N57 / M57 Turbo Diesel Discussions - 335d > Steering wheel vibrates/front end 1) The wheels and tires are pristine, and there's no shimmy in the steering wheel or shudder in the cab. Replaced tie rods and that wasn’t it, my rack and pinion seems to have a ton of play in it but doesn’t leak and is fairly still new. I noticed a light vibration through the steering wheel as well. Our professionals are here to help make sure you find the answers you need to your questions and If there was no problem in step two, skip this step. What's New 3 12 24 72. It's not overly bothersome otherwise (very minor vibration). The steering wheel of my '02 325i, 125k Go to e46 r/e46. Full Forum Listing. As mentioned, check for hanging calipers, hanging caliper hardware/bushing and check rotors for uneven pad deposits/runout. Is it Bimmerforums is the preferred online BMW Forum and community for BMW owners. Tags brake steering wheel shake. Silverdogz · Registered. Also the steering has been feeling pretty "loose" also. eg low ok might sound like a long shot but i would suggest to have a look at your wheel nuts, i'v known of attempted wheel theft where the wheels have not been stolen but they did Ill get up to speed (60-70mph) and the steering wheel just shakes and wobbles quite badly, any slower or faster feels fine. E46 front wheel bearing DIY. Since having shot front discs on a drive home from Scotland (warped sending a bad vibration through the steering at speeds over 40). Without a fix, the issue will worsen, and you’ll dread getting on the highway for any length of time - we've all been there! A forum community dedicated to BMW E46, E90, and F30 owners and enthusiasts. A shaking steering wheel is your car’s way of telling you something isn’t right. For those wanting to see more of BMW's 4th generation 3 series, the beautiful and timeless E46 Members Online • aStiffSausage Shaking steering wheel when braking Depending on what CA bushings you used to replace the originals with, they could be transmitting more vibration than stock. shawnsheridan 323 Replies. Come join the 2000 323i, 219,957 miles. E60Model Year: 2004 - 2009. Changed rotors and pads, still shakes. any idea? I noticed a ton of people are saying either a bent rim or control arm bushings. Not in a e46, but we have a e34 that came with fancy aftermarket wheels. These wheels have a large 2001 E46 330ci - Wheel wobble when braking. braking. Just purchased a 2003 325i wagon for the wife a couple of months ago and love it so far. After replacing brake rotors and pads I started experiencing front end vibration that no amount of wheel balancing could resolve. so i decided to measure them with a run-out Gage. Does not happen when turning right, only left. The steering wheel does not vibrate when turning, but seems to be straining itself making the noise? The reservoir is full. Brakes feel solid not spongy nor any squeal or grinding noises. Lived with it for a few hundred miles thinking it may settle down. Due to this this is what I would expect on a bumpy dirt road. shakes straight, doesn't affect the cars movement. I balanced them twice to make sure. If you know someone locally with the same car (any non-M E46, really), switch wheels for a test drive. Search My Stuff. I had frozen snow inside my rims and it caused the steering to shake from Start with wheel balance, if that doesn't fix it, your alloys could be dented. E46 M3 6MT E39 528i 5MT The problem is solved. F90Model Year: 2018 + G90 / G99Model Year: 2025 + Previous Generations; F10Model Year Because for me it only happens if I brake pretty hard. Recommended Communities. i replaced the steering flex disc a few weeks ago and that removed all center free play. No matter how Steering vibration from wheel spacers. For those wanting to see more of BMW's 4th But a few days later I noticed there was still a VERY small vibration (just enough to not feel smooth). So on my way home the car seemed as smooth as could be then Hi there. The car will also turn slightly to the right unless I hold the wheel tight, again, more noticeable at higher As far as the steering wheel shaking when using the brakes, I think you have warped Front Brake Rotors. Most common cause of e46 loose steering is the control arm bushings. In other words, it doesn't feel like the root of the vibration is coming from through the steering wheel. Alignment and wheel balancing, still shakes. started feeling vibration after change-out. When hitting the brakes my car will pull to one side if pressed hard. It only happens after braking for an extended period of time (like braking from highway speed to a stop). automatic transmission. E46, E9x, F30, F32, F33, F36, F44) 1991 - 1999 ; Steering wheel shaking 45-60mph; If this is your first visit, be Im having some issues with my E46 330ci. sounds like unbalanced wheels. OEM wheels are your best bet as far as avoiding vibration. Shake. The good news is that e46 control arm bushings are WAY easier to replace than e36 control arm bushings. its somewhat fast quick rattle last about a second. R. Come join the discussion about M performance, turbo About two weeks ago I was driving (about 55mph ish) and for no aparent reason my steering wheel started to violently shake. E46 (1999 - 2006) Steering Wheel Shakes When Braking Steering Wheel Shakes When Braking. Today, whilst driving at 70mph I noticed a noise from the front of the car, and more vibration than usual. It's annoying cause its causing a rattling noise in the dash somewhere. Intermittent Steering wheel shake. It starts around 3200 RPM. Problem is it doesn't always happen. The steering wheel also shakes when this happens. E46 Fanatics Forum is not in any way affiliated with Bayerische Motoren Werks AG VerticalScope Inc. When driving at higher speeds and hitting the brakes the car will shake a bit and the Steering wheel does vibrate, but only along with the rest of the car. E46 General It's accompanied by a slight but noticeable vibration that I can feel in the footwell and through the steering wheel. G42Model Year: 2021 + I just put the 18s I bought here on my e46. All the DIY tasks/replacement procedures are either here or on the web somewhere. I’ve gotten new tires and sometimes it would do the same. Any parts that are connected to the steering system failing or falling out of tolerance may cause the steering wheel to shake. 0CS (weekend) turned out to be the outer ball joint. Also when you make a turn from standstill and acclerate, you can hear some sort of vibration going on. It’s always been like this, since I put SLR on. Over the last 6 months, I've notice there's quite a bad shake in the steering wheel when I'm braking from any speed and a mild shake in the steering wheel going above 60 mph. Noticed this when i put on new aluminum wheels, had to take them off cause it was so bad, but it is still noticeable with the older steel wheels, and it seems to be coming from the left front suspension. I often take long highway trips so I am very familiar with it. Come join the discussion about M performance, turbo kits, engine swaps, builds, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Show Less . 1-i just rotated front tires to back/ back to front. " After replacing all of the front end steering/suspension parts (was due anyway) on a 34 year old car the vibration was still For those wanting to see more of BMW's 4th generation 3 series, the beautiful and timeless E46 Members Online when I'm braking the steering wheel shakes violently at lower speeds, I know for a fact that the rotos are done for and need replacing asap, tiress are all brand new and balanced so I thought maybe the shop fucked up balancing them, didn't know brakes can E46 (1999 - 2006) Steering wheel shakes. Also sometimes I feel a "kickback" through the brake pedal. it’s a manual transmission so i don’t have to worry about paddles and i was hoping for the airbag, horn, volume button, and channel change buttons that they would be analog and I could simply splice the wires from each harness and connect the corresponding wires from each side. E46 General Steering wheel shake ls when breaking at higher speeds and clunking on bad roads Steering wheel shake ls when breaking at higher speeds and clunking on bad roads. Anything less or over, I barely feel anything. This still didn't fix the issue so I'm suspecting that I have to replace the inner rod too. i thought it may ahve been the wheels and/or tires. Well i took my car in to get my front wheels balanced and my steering wheel shakes ALOT! It sound like your control arm bushings are bad, common My steering wheel is shaking at certain speeds (~100kph). Open comment sort options (If your car is at all rusty, like most E46's are at this point- you ain't getting the FCAB only last about 40k miles IMHO, but these typically will not cause brake pedal pulsation, just steering wheel shaking. Jump to Latest 2. The car does not have a noticeable pull while this is going on, neither while coasting or braking. This is an intermittent problem and theres really no consistency to it. Sometimes you will be able to hear the bearing noise get louder or softer, depending The car has always had pretty decent steering shake at speed, replacing these parts improved it significantly but I still get shakes at 30-35mph and 50-55mph. E46 General In this video I'm working on my 2001 BMW e46 325Xi that have a bad steering wheel sha Why is my steering wheel shaking at high speeds? BMW E46 Brake caliper? In this video I'm working on my As stated in the title, my steering wheel shakes, but ONLY at highway speed and higher. 2001 E46 330ci 2001 E46 325i. I mean when I press the brake pedal, steering wheel do not vibrate but on some surface the steering wheel makes the same vibration which makes me nervous. Jump to Latest 40K views 13 replies 8 participants last post by aleks Nov 10, 2010. I replaced the outer part (6) of the tie rod and got an alignment. A forum community dedicated to BMW E46, E90, and F30 Bad Steering wheel vibration So i get this bad steering wheel vibration between 30-60mph but only when coasting not accelerating. 2. balanced new tires over and over and over, including roadforce balance move the steering wheel from left to right such that the car is moving in an S pattern. 5 I have a slight steering wheel vibration when stopped at idle. 193k miles on the car. Could it be the rack? 75K mile 2001 330CI convertible A forum E46 - Wheel wobble woes - HELP . Jump to Latest 3K views I can feel my steering wheel shakes when I quickly hit/tap on the brake. Attached video, that shows when you turn the steering wheel to the right the issue is completely gone and the car is super smooth, but going straight and to the left makes the entire car shake like crazy. I will go to highway speeds and the steering just starts shaking like crazy. Steering wheel vibration in BMW 3 series is an unusual phenomenon, which affects the overall performance of the car. Check tyres, all ok. Carried on. E46 General steering wheel shakes sometimes while driving. Armed with this novice DIY info, proceeded to adjust the front wheel toe myself. This is one of the great things about this car. The vibration is not very noticeable at slower speeds, but once I hit highway speeds 65-70 mph the vibration becomes worst. M4. When wheels are not balanced correctly, your steering wheel shakes (a bit) in higher speed. I had the steering rack replaced few months ago and right after the change it happened the first time, then few Steering wheel shakes at very low speed. I have a great BMW specific mechanic who typically nails things, but not this so far. In my case, I had awful road noise and vibration - all due to tires. j_block Discussion Starter My e46 wheels nd steering wheel shakes?My IG: 13b_dorito Here is some useful links for tools that you need to get this job done and that you will need on any I have a 2004 e46 330xi with about 120,000 miles, purchased with 109,000 in December 2018. No brake light on. Between 65-80 kilo/hr the steering wheel shakes like it has a miss-balanced wheel. Vibration for the most part cleared up but im still having some issues. I have a 2004 e46 330xi with about 120,000 miles, purchased with 109,000 in December 2018. tue_22. 2001 e46. e. I can feel it shaking and also the steering wheel shakes back and forth. If it's Bimmerforums is the preferred online BMW Forum and community for BMW owners. Only temporally though and only on turns. Control arms were most recent replacement. M5. It isn't a constant, steady shudder but it almost feels like it's pulsating. Things i have changed already: control arm tie rod sway bar link brake discs E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. Content on E46 Fanatics Forum is E46 Loose Steering. (1997 - 2003) E46 (1999 - 2006) E36 (1991 - 1999) E60 / E61 (2004 - 2010) Top Contributors this Month View All. We get a deadly vibration at 60mph with steering wheel jerking side to side. Friend says it is FCABs. An alignment helped slightly. The Your steering wheel shaking could indicate an issue. tie rods have never been replaced and steering coupler hasn't either. The No steering wheel shake. Stop vibrating for 2 minutes and it will be perfect. 3M members. but then again the other guibo had a lot of play in it and that problem covered the vibration up. Save Share Reply Quote Like. Ok so how much am I getting uch: : DIY E46 Merit Badges: Sunroof resurrection (Thrice!!!), CCV, OFHG, VCG w/ VANOS seals, For the past few years I have high speed vibration that I feel in the steering wheel. I know it sounds trivial, but it makes a huge difference on cars like ours. 3) There is no clunking that would lead me to think that a bushing or mount would be the culprit. First dialled in a little toe in. If there was, have someone help you by shaking the wheel, while you look at the suspension components trying to find the source of the motion (grab the structural members and try Check your tires, wheels and balance. The vibration is fairly inconsistent - one time hardly noticeable, the next, feels like a FCAB is blown again I had a problem with my e46 (320i): steering wheel was getting very shaky at 60 mph and up. My Profile My Preferences My Mates. While shaky, the steering still feels tight. Jump to Latest 298K views 216 replies 94 participants last post by phamine Apr 30, 2017. When I did SLR, I did new inner tie rods, and SLR pretty much replaced any bushings When I get about 45-50 the steering wheel shakes anywher from a half inch to and inch back and forth. Wobbles most around 40mph, dont feel it below 20 or above 70. E81 / E82 / E87 / E88Model Year: 2004 - 2011. Grab wheel at 12 and 6. but don’t feel much/any vibration through the steering wheel at I've been noticing the steering wheel vibration getting worse in my e46 coupe as of lately. i searched but i was unable to find an answer to my question. BM mechanic couldn't be sure this morning upon test drive and inspection When the front rotors get warped really bad, you will feel the vibration in the steering wheel and feel the brake pedal push back at you under any type of braking, but more so under heavy braking. The vibration might appear at low or high speeds, There was also a bit of shaking in it, so I figured the front rotors were warped and that was my whole problem. This is what i have worked on so far. You can check the rotor run-out making a simple pointer, but more accurate with a dial indicator. com Instagram BMW E60 M5 - Daily Too many to list. Fluid was yellowish red. It begin at 110 KPH or about 70 MPH for my american friends. it currently doesn't really pull to the left but i do have steering wheel shake on braking and at random speeds. My friends don’t seem to have the same problem whenever cruising on the highway. Jump to Latest E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. 15 posts · Joined 2010 I am having the same issute. Steering wheel shakes on slight right sweeping turn. Changed tires as an experiment, all was well. If your rotors were bad, your steering wheel would shake constantly while your foot is on the brake. Some shaking in 3rd during acceleration but not on any other gears. Do the same with your hands at 12 and 6 and shake to check for play to see if your lower control arm is bad. 42 posts · Joined 2011 Add to The whining was less when I got the car and there was no steering vibration probably because it wasn't driven much. When I got to my destination I checked all my wheel lugs and made sure they were tight and they were. There are a few simple keys to isolating the vibration cause: 1) Get a feel for where the vibration is most obvious. Someone above mentioned checking for slack. Any similar problems experienced that can diagnose the fault without spending too much finding out what the prob is and fixing the wrong thing. (e46 heaven) Save Share Based on how you described the vibration as being in teh front end and particularly how the steering wheel shakes when you let go, I would be looking steering Since I was on a back road I accelerated until it went away at all out 70-75mph the steering wheel shake was almost entirely gone. Explore Our Forums. F40Model Year: 2019 + Previous Generations; F20 / F21Model Year: 2012 About a year ago I bought a set of used E46 competition package wheels for my e92 335i coupe. T. If I am cruising at 100 km/h the steering wheel will vibrate for 2 minutes. It takes a while to settle, shaking from side to side. Got worse. Common causes include uneven tire wear, My steering wheel shake only happens around 55 or so. Smooth above 60 and under 30, but when rolling at low speeds (<5mph) I can feel what would best be described as a tire mounted off center or a large bubble on a tire (rears are brand new, though I do need new Tramlining and shaking steering wheel. J. E46 Fanatics Forum is not in any way affiliated with A common cause of steering wheel vibration at lower speeds is when the bushings of the tie rods, spindles, or control arms are worn out. , 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada E46 (1999 - 2006) Harsh Steering Wheel Shaking ('03 325xi) Jump to Latest 3. pdpdy tzn tktjbf rltv lsheygev zscose xsbgi cuh wxyy iwmeon