Why is the steering lock warning light red?
It’s a common but annoying fault caused by the electric steering lock getting old and moving a bit slower. The slower time is recorded as an error and eventually triggers the warning light on the dash, which shows a padlock and steering wheel in red. My other video shows how to reset the warning light.
How do you turn off the steering lock?
The steering lock indicator light is different from the power steering warning light, which is an indication of an actual steering problem so don’t get them mixed up. To turn off the steering lock, insert the key into the ignition and turn it to at least the first position while turning the steering wheel in either direction.
How to fix the BMW steering lock warning?
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Do you have to activate the steering wheel lock each time you leave the car?
This will prevent anyone from moving your car unless they get hold of the actual keys. You do not need to activate the steering wheel lock each time you leave your car as it will activate automatically if anyone tries to move the steering wheel. Some vehicles will have an indicator light on the dash to let you know if the steering lock is active.
What does a red steering lock light mean?
Sadly like anything, with time this system can develop a fault (either presenting you with a yellow or red steering lock light). Do not ignore this fault warning as it can lead to you returning to a vehicle that won’t start as it has failed in the locked state.
What does the power steering system warning light mean?
What the power steering system warning light means This warning light tends to be in the shape of a steering wheel, sometimes with an exclamation mark. For cars with electric power steering, the light may say EPS, for electric power steering. Either way, the warning light will be yellow or red in color.
Why is the Steering Lock red on a BMW ELV?
Later BMW’s with the cassette style keys have an fully electronic steering lock, this is due to the fact that there is no mechanical linkage between the key and steering lock. Sadly like anything, with time this system can develop a fault (either presenting you with a yellow or red steering lock light).
The steering lock indicator light is different from the power steering warning light, which is an indication of an actual steering problem so don’t get them mixed up. To turn off the steering lock, insert the key into the ignition and turn it to at least the first position while turning the steering wheel in either direction.