Steering problems

Lviv777 · 01-18-2020, 05:56 PM

Was driving up a few mountains and got throw to the side lightly, pulled out and the steering at standstill is pretty much locked impossible to move, as soon as you get going it gets lighter and almost back to normal unless you turn it sharply, and overall it feels more wobbly. Any ideas on what it could be? Bad power steering pump? Thanks
EDIT: Its a bad power steering pump. Going to get an estimate to see how much it will cost. N55 btw.

TwinSnailz · 01-18-2020, 07:19 PM

Did you look in the fluid reservoir to check the status? Full, foaming, bubbles

Lviv777 · 01-19-2020, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinSnailz

Did you look in the fluid reservoir to check the status? Full, foaming, bubbles

Full no foaming or bubbles. Confirmed today its a bad pump. Anyone know what an average replacement costs?

pdX5M · 01-19-2020, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lviv777

Quote:

Originally Posted by TwinSnailz

Did you look in the fluid reservoir to check the status? Full, foaming, bubbles

Full no foaming or bubbles. Confirmed today its a bad pump. Anyone know what an average replacement costs?

About $1400 on ECS Tuning site. May be able to find cheaper elsewhere. If it were me I'd be figuring out how to DIY this if possible. The dealership will surely bend you over to get this repair done.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...p/32416799278/

Edit: here's the diy from newtis. Doesn't really look bad... https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...upply/CvOcCLwg

Lviv777 · 01-19-2020, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdX5M

About $1400 on ECS Tuning site. May be able to find cheaper elsewhere. If it were me I'd be figuring out how to DIY this if possible. The dealership will surely bend you over to get this repair done.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...p/32416799278/

Edit: here's the diy from newtis. Doesn't really look bad... https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/e...upply/CvOcCLwg

Thats a surprise so far I have found ones much cheaper. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Steer...W%7CModel%3AX5 I am guessing the one I found is the wrong one. The labor cost doesn't worry me as much as the part. $1400 is pretty steep for a pump.

pdX5M · 01-19-2020, 05:21 PM

I just pulled the part number off Real OEM. I'm sure you can find one cheaper than $1400 but that's just the first one I found on a quick Google search for the S63 motor. There's three different part numbers and I searched the newest one.

Lviv777 · 01-19-2020, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdX5M

I just pulled the part number off Real OEM. I'm sure you can find one cheaper than $1400 but that's just the first one I found on a quick Google search for the S63 motor. There's three different part numbers and I searched the newest one.

My bad, I should have specified I have the N55. Sorry about that!

pdX5M · 01-19-2020, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lviv777

Quote:

Originally Posted by pdX5M

I just pulled the part number off Real OEM. I'm sure you can find one cheaper than $1400 but that's just the first one I found on a quick Google search for the S63 motor. There's three different part numbers and I searched the newest one.

My bad, I should have specified I have the N55. Sorry about that!

Gotcha. For some reason I had it in my head you had an M. In that case I'm guessing you should find a pump much cheaper 👍🏼

Lviv777 · 01-21-2020, 04:20 PM

$575 and two days and the car is done! Wasn't as bad as anticipated.

01-18-2020, 05:56 PM	#1
Lviv777 Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 269 Posts Drives: f30 330e, C8 Vette Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Highway iTrader: (0)	Steering problems Was driving up a few mountains and got throw to the side lightly, pulled out and the steering at standstill is pretty much locked impossible to move, as soon as you get going it gets lighter and almost back to normal unless you turn it sharply, and overall it feels more wobbly. Any ideas on what it could be? Bad power steering pump? Thanks EDIT: Its a bad power steering pump. Going to get an estimate to see how much it will cost. N55 btw. Last edited by Lviv777; 01-19-2020 at 05:44 PM..
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

01-18-2020, 07:19 PM	#2
TwinSnailz First Lieutenant 75 Rep 357 Posts Drives: 2011 X5//M Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Did you look in the fluid reservoir to check the status? Full, foaming, bubbles
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-19-2020, 05:21 PM	#6
pdX5M First Lieutenant 112 Rep 357 Posts Drives: E70 X5M Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 M [0.00]	I just pulled the part number off Real OEM. I'm sure you can find one cheaper than $1400 but that's just the first one I found on a quick Google search for the S63 motor. There's three different part numbers and I searched the newest one. Attached Images __________________ - 2013 X5 M - Silverstone Metallic w/ Black Perforated Complete Merino - All OEM Options - 12.5mm/20mm Spacers - Velos Stage 2 - xHP Stage 3 - AA Catless - Megan Racing Supremo - PTP Blanket - K&N Drop In -
	Appreciate 0 Quote

01-21-2020, 04:20 PM	#9
Lviv777 Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 269 Posts Drives: f30 330e, C8 Vette Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Highway iTrader: (0)	$575 and two days and the car is done! Wasn't as bad as anticipated.
	Appreciate 2 Nyc Dito112.50 pdX5M111.50 Quote