Steering question

[m3f_jf1000]

98 m3 convertible 84k miles


Today I started my m3 for the first time since 11/16. I store it inside for the winter with a trickle charger.


The steering seems to have lost some of its power. Almost like non power steering. It does not return to straight after taking turns. I have to manually turn it back to center.


I checked the ps fluid and it is spot on. I have the front hires inflated to 38psi. The belts seem to be fine.


There are no notable noises when turning.


Any ideas?


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[m3f_Hasan Shaikh]

How old is the steering fluid? A fluid flush might help.


Also, check your tie rod ends.

[m3f_Bmwpower603]

I recently just had this problem. But with my girlfriends 06 330xi.



I applied greese to the u joints on the lower steering shaft ( both ends of the shaft )



Fixed the problem. The cars steering feels great now.





No infamous steering wheel squeak in the cabin anymore either!



Hope this helps.

[m3f_///Minivan]

I had a similar situation about 5 years ago with a different car. Turns out the PS belt had slipped off (thanks to a shoddy job by shop doing unrelated work) rendering me without any power steering. It felt like I was driving a bobsled through sand.