61 31 996 Carrying out steering angle sensor adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, and 2011 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
IMPORTANT:
In vehicles with active steering, steering angle sensor adjustment is integrated in the service function "INITIAL OPERATION/ADJUSTMENT FOR ACTIVE STEERING
" and must not be carried out separately!
NOTE:
Steering angle sensor adjustment must be carried out:
- Before adjustment work on the front axle/steering
- after all mechanical work on the steering system
- E36 Z3, E38: If Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) is installed
- E46 (All-wheel drive vehicle), E53, E83: After the battery has been disconnected
- After the following components have been replaced/encoded/programmed:
- Fixture for switches of steering column/switch cluster/steering angle sensor
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) control unit
- Control unit active anti-roll stabilization (ARS)
Connect the vehicle to the diagnosis system or Software Service Station.
Select and carry out steering angle sensor adjustment under Service functions.