E90 steering fault

[DAB964RS]

My wife's Alpina D3 is displaying a warning light which is apparently a fault with the Eletronic steering lock - (red steering wheel symbol and a padlock), has anyone else had this fault and if so is it easy and economical to rectify?

Thanks

[martin mrt]

Usually the steering lock itself that's faulty and from memory a 5-700 pounds repair.

Common e90 fault

[Bubba Zanetti]

Had this on my E90, albeit the symbol was yellow in colour rather than the more serious red.

From memory it was a sensor fault, BMW carried out the work under warranty and said it was easier to replace the steering column or something to that effect! Bill was around £1500, thankfully not coming out of my wallet.

[DAB964RS]

thanks guys - so a £500+ bill is looming.... shame the car is no longer covered by manufacturers warranty.

[Bubba Zanetti]

If you don't have a warranty, I'd be heading to a specialist for the repair.

They should be much cheaper than a main dealer.