Steering Column

BMW 325

TIMBO1

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1992 BMW 325i E36, 156,000 miles. Last week the steering column made a (1)clicking noise when I steered left. I thought it was the turn signal. The sound is also similar to a solenoid clicking.This went on for four days, just a single click when I steered to the left. However today while backing out of the driveway, the clicking was nonstop and occured regardless of the steer direction. to I appreciate any suggestions as to the probable cause.

Oct 22, 2007 at 8:41 AM

BMRFIXIT

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[quote:7e846bed85="timbo1"]1992 BMW 325i E36, 156,000 miles. Last week the steering column made a (1)clicking noise when I steered left. I thought it was the turn signal. The sound is also similar to a solenoid clicking.This went on for four days, just a single click when I steered to the left. However today while backing out of the driveway, the clicking was nonstop and occured regardless of the steer direction. to I appreciate any suggestions as to the probable cause.[/quote:7e846bed85]
IT SOUNDS LIKE THE SIGNAL SWITCH FALLING APART
AND ITS TIME FOR A NEW ONE

IF YOU PUT THE LEFT/RIGHT SIGNAL AND TURN THE STEERING DOES THE SWITCH SHUT OFF
GOOD LUCK

Oct 22, 2007 at 6:09 PM

DOCHAGERTY

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the clock spring for the air bag is suspect
part # is 32-34-1-162-111

Nov 3, 2007 at 10:53 AM

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