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      11-16-2021, 01:24 PM   #1
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Steering wheel noise on low speed

Hello everyone,

I have a X1 from 2016 i sadly i got a strange noise coming from the steering wheel when i'm on low speed and when parking the vehicle.

This noise has been confirmed by the BMW repair shop that is not a mechanic problem and it's nothing i need to worries ... but i simple can't avoid it

Here's a small clip I've made to share and get some help on what can be done to solve this.

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      11-16-2021, 01:49 PM   #2
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that would annoy the hell outta me lol

try to remove the trim under the steering wheel (where the key goes to start if your fob is dead) & see if you notice anything rubbing when you turn the wheel.
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      11-17-2021, 01:53 PM   #3
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Very likely to be the front drivers side top strut mount. I had exactly the same noise under the same conditions. Just had mine replaced today at an independent specialist. Cost £224 all in with a genuine BMW part. Dealer cost would be around £600 as they tend to replace both sides, offside and nearside. It's a very common issue. My local BMW parts centre said they sell 200 strut mounts every month.
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      11-17-2021, 03:20 PM   #4
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that would annoy the hell outta me lol

try to remove the trim under the steering wheel (where the key goes to start if your fob is dead) & see if you notice anything rubbing when you turn the wheel.
Well haven't try that yet, but removing that part doesn't seem easy. Any manual i can lookup on the how to ?


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Very likely to be the front drivers side top strut mount. I had exactly the same noise under the same conditions. Just had mine replaced today at an independent specialist. Cost £224 all in with a genuine BMW part. Dealer cost would be around £600 as they tend to replace both sides, offside and nearside. It's a very common issue. My local BMW parts centre said they sell 200 strut mounts every month.
On the bmw repair shop, they said something regarding that area but they have warn me that the noise may come back again after some time and no warranty for that lol

Do you know the part number? So i can lookup for best price
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      11-18-2021, 02:37 AM   #5
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There's a few different ones depending on your suspension set up. If you give your VIN to BMW parts they can give you the part number. It was £90 + VAT. Complex job if you're thinking of doing it yourself requiring 3 BMW special tools!

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      11-18-2021, 05:36 PM   #6
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There's a few different ones depending on your suspension set up. If you give your VIN to BMW parts they can give you the part number. It was £90 + VAT. Complex job if you're thinking of doing it yourself requiring 3 BMW special tools!
ye i was thinking in a small "quick win" but i guess i need to wait for the maintenance and add this to it

Thanks all for the help
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