61 00. Version with AFS (Active Front Steering): setting steering angle (after reconnecting vehicle battery)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW M3, 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

After RECONNECTING the vehicle battery, carry out the following procedure for setting the steering angle:

Start engine.
Turn steering wheel left to full lock.
Turn steering wheel right to full lock.
Turn steering wheel to central position.
Turn off engine.
Turn on ignition (terminal 15), AFS telltale and Check Control message go out.

NOTE:

Entry in the fault memory remains unaffected by this procedure, therefore if necessary:

Connect diagnosis system
Clear fault memory