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Old 06-03-2013, 02:22 PM   #1
gtaautohaus
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2004 bmw 530i active steering issue and leak

Hi guys have a 2004 bmw 530i the active steering malfuntion warning is on.. also the car is leaking power steering fluid I am continuing to top it brought it to the mechanic cant seem to figure the exact problem as they are not bmw specialists from the passenger side around the front wheel area cant really make it out where its coming from exactly.. also when i turn the wheel all the way to the right side or left sometimes it smokes a little bit... car seems to drive fine otherwise..any suggestions or ideas thank you

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Old 06-03-2013, 04:13 PM   #2
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1)take it to a mechanic??
2)top up fluid?
3)stop driving it?
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Old 06-03-2013, 04:21 PM   #3
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1) I did take it to the mechanic and cant seem to find where its coming from

2) I am topping up the fluid clearly

3) I know that I am looking for people who have had similar issues not smart remarks
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