HELP: Steering rack needs replaced

Bombermon3 · 05-08-2018, 01:01 PM

I recently got "Chassis stabilization: Drive moderately, and Increased steer. effort. Drive moderately" code.. The Dealer says it is my electronic steering rack. I got quoted at 4k for them changing it and "programing" it to the car, and getting an alignment.

The car feels fine driving, in sport mode it did seem like there was nick every now and then.. I have wider front rims. 18x8

I could not delete the codes using a Autel scanner.. Can I code out the steering rack? so I don't have to replace the steering rack? Or if I buy and used rack, how can I "program" it to my car??

The scanner read :ESP control unit. Fault, rotor position sensor (steering angle index). belt jump detected.

Bombermon3 · 05-08-2018, 01:05 PM

Also would I replace the hole thing? or just the electronic portion?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F22-F23...dZ0Ark&vxp=mtr

No I don't have warranty on the car.

Maynard · 05-09-2018, 03:15 PM

Might be worth your time to take it to a good indie repair place, if you aren't on warranty. Dealerships favor replacing the whole assembly, but that error message would suggest it might be possible to 'un-jump' the belt and get things back to rights for a lot less $$.

Bombermon3 · 07-09-2018, 01:26 PM

I ended up replacing the steering rack. The car would not take just changing to electric motor.

I great programmer in in Orlando JR. (321) four four two- 6267

05-08-2018, 01:01 PM	#1
Bombermon3 Private First Class 14 Rep 117 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	HELP: Steering rack needs replaced I recently got "Chassis stabilization: Drive moderately, and Increased steer. effort. Drive moderately" code.. The Dealer says it is my electronic steering rack. I got quoted at 4k for them changing it and "programing" it to the car, and getting an alignment. The car feels fine driving, in sport mode it did seem like there was nick every now and then.. I have wider front rims. 18x8 I could not delete the codes using a Autel scanner.. Can I code out the steering rack? so I don't have to replace the steering rack? Or if I buy and used rack, how can I "program" it to my car?? The scanner read :ESP control unit. Fault, rotor position sensor (steering angle index). belt jump detected.
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Bombermon3 Private First Class 14 Rep 117 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	Also would I replace the hole thing? or just the electronic portion? https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-F22-F23...dZ0Ark&vxp=mtr No I don't have warranty on the car.
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Maynard Colonel 3848 Rep 2,873 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	Might be worth your time to take it to a good indie repair place, if you aren't on warranty. Dealerships favor replacing the whole assembly, but that error message would suggest it might be possible to 'un-jump' the belt and get things back to rights for a lot less $$.
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07-09-2018, 01:26 PM	#4
Bombermon3 Private First Class 14 Rep 117 Posts Drives: M235i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	I ended up replacing the steering rack. The car would not take just changing to electric motor. I great programmer in in Orlando JR. (321) four four two- 6267
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