BMW Z4 Electric Power Steering Column Repairs & Replacements
BMW Z4 Electric Power Steering Column
The BMW Z4 steering system is powered by an electric steering column. The electric power steering column works well in refining the steering and handling as well as increasing the vehicles fuel economy because unlike a conventional belt driven hydraulic power steering pump, the electric steering column does not rely on engine resolutions to produce it’s power and therefore does not drain as much power from the engine.
Common BMW Z4 Electric Power Steering Column Problems
The symptoms listed below are indications of a faulty BMW Z4 Electric Power Steering Column:
1. Intermittent loss of steering, which returns once the ignition is turned off and back on again
2. Heavy steering in one direction, but light in the other
3. Steering vibrates when turning
If any of the above faults sound familiar and are becoming persistent, it will more than likely mean that your electric steering column is damaged or faulty. Going to a main dealer if the power steering column is faulty could cost you in the region of £800 + VAT (Plus labour + coding), and it may only come with a 12 month warranty. The alternative option would be to buy a used second hand unit, but the risk with this would be that you would have minimal information about the previous vehicle and how many miles were covered or how well the vehicle was maintained, therefore there is risk of the electric steering column failing again at some point.
My BMW Z4 Electric Steering Column Is Faulty – How Can PSS Help?
Here at Power Steering Services, we carry remanufactured units in stock as a direct replacement – so they will not require coding. They will be set to self-calibrate when fitted to the vehicle, and will also come with a Lifetime Warranty! You could also opt for us to repair your own unit, which will be done using only genuine OEM components when rebuilding your Electric Steering Column, to ensure that it meets & exceeds OE specifications. All our repaired and exchanged electric steering columns will come with Lifetime warranty and will require no coding.
If you have a problem with your BMW Z4 Electric Steering Column, give Power Steering Services (PSS) a call today on 0208 853 3343.
I’m in the US with a 2006 z4 3.0 s………any ideas would help
Hi Robert
Thanks for the enquiry,
We do offer our services to the US but in order to assist you, I will require some fault information. I have sent you an email, kindly respond with the fault information and I’ll get right back to you with a quote.
Kind Regards
Jason
POWER STEERING SERVICES
Hello, I wonder if you happen to have a steering column in stock for a bmw z4 e85, year 2004, automatic?
Thank you, Lp Nenad
Hi Nenad
Thanks for the enquiry,
The BMW Z4 steering columns are in very high demand and we do our best to keep stock levels healthy. I have sent you an email with full information and pricing for the options to remanufacture your existing unit and also to supply you with a replacement, remanufactured unit. Both options come with a lifetime warranty for complete peace of mind.
Kind Regards
Jason
POWER STEERING SERVICES
Hello, I wonder if you happen to have a steering column in stock for a bmw z4 e85, year 2004, automatic?
The same as the previous question
I would also like an idea on price please. The weird thing is that I have already sent my column to ECU testing and they found no fault. It works from cold and seems to be ok till its been started maybe 3 times in the same day, then it either comes up with the light on the dash with steering ok, or, more commonly, has the light on the dash and the steering has failed. Either way, can you help me??
Clive
Hi Clive
Thanks for the enquiry,
The BMW Z4 steering columns are extremely column failures and we do keep replacement units in stock. We have seen faults similar to what you have described where they go undetected on conventional tests and have adapted our systems and testing procedures to be more extensive where possible.
I have sent you an email, feel free to respond if you have any questions.
Kind Regards
Jason
POWER STEERING SERVICES