[Rich84Ts]

Hello,

I've just had a call my my garage in regards to a fix of the front axle carrier and steering rack for my 320d (2013 m sport). I was under the impression you could replace the steering rack with a used one (matching the model number up and coding), however they've just told me they aren't possible to code and either need to be re-built or a new one from BMW needs to be ordered (very expensive).

I've seen quite a few DIY steering rack threads on here, have i possible mis understood the garage i.e. is there a certain part/module that can't be coded?

Thanks

[Wgosma]

Here's another recent thread related to this subject https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1566880

Not sure this is helpful but take a read; perhaps there is some truth about the need for a 'new' part. good luck / Bill

[Tonyt915]

I just had mine replaced through insurance because of an accident. The collision center said they put in a new OEM rack because that was the only option.