Reply With QuoteI am getting a squeaking noise also, hope there is an easy answer to this.
BTW, is there any danger of setting off the airbag when removing the wheel?
clock spring/horn ring replacement
my steering wheel makes noise when turning. A local BMW mechanic thinks it is the clock spring or horn ring in the steering wheel. I tried to swap a steering wheel with one from a salvage yard but the wiring for the air bag seemed different. Mine is a 1995 525i and the other is a 525i E34 series but not sure of the year. Should this steering wheel swap work? Better solution?
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I am getting a squeaking noise also, hope there is an easy answer to this.
BTW, is there any danger of setting off the airbag when removing the wheel?
1990 535i
117,000mi
Feederick, MD
If it has **** or tires, you are going to have problems.
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Mine squeaks also, mostly when cold but decided to live with it after reading up on it. There is a slip ring that needs to be lubed IIRC.
It is actually very easy to take off if you follow the instructions at this web link http://www.lehrmangroup.com/rickard/airBagAndBulbs.htmlOriginally Posted by Airborne001
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GREAT REFERENCES !!
Gonna get the nut this week and tackle it next saturday.
1990 535i
117,000mi
Feederick, MD
If it has **** or tires, you are going to have problems.
Asas it sounds, the local BMW mechanic wanted $400 to fix this. I guess that is why I am always a bit leary of quotes from mechanics........
Solution Found
I finally found a solution- i took the steering wheel from the 1990 525i back and traded it for a 1995 525i steering wheel. I installed it today using my air bag and it turns as smoothly as new with NO NOISE. It only took about 10 minutes. This turned out to be a great solution for me- hope that helps!!!
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