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ryanferebee · 09-11-2012, 06:44 PM

Hello all,

I'm new to the E90 forums. Currently driving my first BMW a 2007 328i sedan in Alpine White. Coming from a 2004 Honda Accord, 2005 Scion tC and 2000 Honda Civic in that order. Definitely an upgrade for me and happy to have such a great car.

That being said, I'm looking forward to contributing as much as I can here and learning as well.

I'd like to start with a question though, I'm not quite sure where to put this, so I figured I'd start here. I bought the car in June and since I've been driving it there is a strange almost buzzing sound that occurs inside the cabin whenever I turn the steering wheel to the left. The rate of speed doesn't matter and the condition of the road doesn't matter either. It almost sounds like a static buzz or something electronic near the door panel, but only when I turn left. It's driving me nuts to say the least. I can hear it over the radio and with the windows open.

Anyway, I'm hoping someone here can help me figure this out. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to respond.

E90Company · 09-11-2012, 06:57 PM

Sounds like power steering. Check your fluid level

bumere90 · 09-11-2012, 07:08 PM

video would be helpful

3s4u2 · 09-11-2012, 08:20 PM

1st Check for leaks
2nd Change your PS fluid (use only what is labled on the PS Cap "CHF 11 S" Green Cap or "ATF Dexron III" Black Cap)
3rd properly bleed your PS system (Left to lock, right to lock..., Repeat once)

09-11-2012, 06:44 PM	#1
ryanferebee Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2007 Alpine White 328i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	New to forum - hard to catagorize question Hello all, I'm new to the E90 forums. Currently driving my first BMW a 2007 328i sedan in Alpine White. Coming from a 2004 Honda Accord, 2005 Scion tC and 2000 Honda Civic in that order. Definitely an upgrade for me and happy to have such a great car. That being said, I'm looking forward to contributing as much as I can here and learning as well. I'd like to start with a question though, I'm not quite sure where to put this, so I figured I'd start here. I bought the car in June and since I've been driving it there is a strange almost buzzing sound that occurs inside the cabin whenever I turn the steering wheel to the left. The rate of speed doesn't matter and the condition of the road doesn't matter either. It almost sounds like a static buzz or something electronic near the door panel, but only when I turn left. It's driving me nuts to say the least. I can hear it over the radio and with the windows open. Anyway, I'm hoping someone here can help me figure this out. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to respond.
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09-11-2012, 06:57 PM	#2
E90Company Major General 195 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Sounds like power steering. Check your fluid level
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09-11-2012, 07:08 PM	#3
bumere90 Grozniy 177 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL iTrader: (12)	video would be helpful __________________ -fatman
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09-11-2012, 08:20 PM	#4
3s4u2 Beamer Mantic 82 Rep 1,191 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Prem Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	1st Check for leaks 2nd Change your PS fluid (use only what is labled on the PS Cap "CHF 11 S" Green Cap or "ATF Dexron III" Black Cap) 3rd properly bleed your PS system (Left to lock, right to lock..., Repeat once) __________________ 2006 325i 2006 M5 2008 X5 4.8i 2014 X5 50i M-Pkg
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