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    E85 bad steering column

    Car pulls to right bad. Dealer did alignment and told me the column was bad. $4000 to fix. Has anyone had this issue? Is there an easier fix?

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    Doesn't sound likely to me. A steering column is nothing but a column used to turn the steering rack. I'd need more information and a second opintion before I dropped that kind of coin. I'd want to see the alignment specs too. Also swap the front wheels side to side. It could be a bad tire causing the pulling.
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    Was steering angle sensor recalibrated or is faulty? No need to replace column, I agree with White94RX, worth it to get a second opinion from a BMW specialist shop.

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    Also, was the car ever hit?

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