issue with 2006 e90

[jpark110]

i was wondering if anyone experiences this problem with the 2006 325i:

As you come to a complete stop, the steering wheel sharply turns counterclockwise.

Anyone know why this happens?

[S197GT]

if while applying the brakes there is a constant pull to one side or the other then it is likely a brake issue.

if you are saying it only happens right at the very end (like within the last 2-3 feet of the stop), then i don't know.

and how much does the wheel actually turn if you let it? 10 degrees, 30, 45?

[mryakan]

Are you sure it is not a problem with the road you are on?

[jpark110]

it happens when i come to a stop and it doesn't happen consistently. The problem occurs randomly.

It turns counterclockwise about 90 degrees.

[mryakan]

Do you have active steering? I still suspect road irregularities if it is that random. Try it out on a smooth flat road surface (e.g. in an empty parking lot) and see if it happens, say out of 20 tries or so.

[S197GT]

wow, that's weird...

that would have to be some serious road ruts to make the wheel turn 90 degrees... and always counter-clockwise?

i think the parking lot advice is good. try and find a way to replicate and then take it to the shop.

maybe even take a digital camera that has video mode to the parking lot and try to document it in case the shop can't replicate it.



It turns counterclockwise about 90 degrees.

[Beer Goggles]

I'm guessing it's just the road, or you might have a hung brake pad if it's not that.