Bmw Steering Wheel Lock Yellow Light

Bmw expert replied 6 years ago.

Bmw steering wheel lock yellow light. For cars with electric power steering the light may say eps for electric power steering. If this indicator lamp comes on in yellow the tire pressure is off about 10 or more. Remember that as the temperature drops that could cause the light to come on as well.

Worth having checked out if for no other reason for peace of mind. Top it off with the correct fluid type and the light should turn off. Reattach the clamp to the negative terminal and tighten the nut.

This bmw elv electronic steering lock fault is a very common fault with later bmw s. Hydraulic power steering systems. Please bring your car to a stop and check your tires.

Verify the electronic steering wheel light is shut off the instrument panel. This guide shows how to fix the bmw red steering lock warning. You should pull over if you see this light turn on and check the fluid level immediately.

Have you got the red warning light with steering wheel and padlock. If this indicator lamp lights up in red the tire has rapidly deflated. Have you got the red or yellow warning light with steering wheel and padlock.

Warning light displayed in yellow before insering keyfob tried to move steering wheel and tried to start engine but no response dashboard lights go out shortly after pressing start button. Step 1 how to fix the bmw mini steering lock warning. It is common on bmws and minis between 2004 and 2008.

It is common on bmws and minis around 2007. If your car equipped with idrive system you will have got the corresponding error message on the idrive screen too. So went to get spare key fob but again engine doesn t start.

A common reason for the warning light to illuminate is low power steering fluid. Lower the hood of the car. Yellow or red elv steering lock fault warning light is on.

Either way the warning light will be yellow or red in color. It shouldn t take too much force to get the key to turn and unlock the steering wheel. The lock unlock function is electrically operated when the key fob is activated and the ignition is turned on.

I believe that with this light continuously lit you won t have power steering assist. If you see it come on at any other time you should have the car checked out by a qualified technician. Later model bmws with fob style key that do not insert into the steering column and turn to unlock the column and start the engine and vehicle systems employ an electronic steering lock assembly.