Steering feels heavy on comfort mode

bmwx5_Syd · 07-06-2020, 07:17 PM

Hi All,
Loving the forum and the information shared. Learning a lot.

I'll try keep it short. I have a 2014 BMW X5 F15 m-sport 30D (I'm in Aus which is equivalent to the 35D). Its been a great car but recently the front diff was making a whining sound and I had it replaced. Cars done around 100,000kms.

The sound has gone away and the car is all working perfectly apart from one problem. The steering feels heavy in comfort mode. Steering feels like its in sports mode. This was noticeable as soon as I drove it.

I took it back to the mechanic thinking when he replaced the front diff, he did something to the steering, but he assured me he didn't and we couldn't find what the problem could be. He told me to adjust the tyre pressures, thinking it was that but no change.

The steering does get even heavier if you change to sports or sports +. I know the comfort steering was known to be too light but a feature that my wife really liked.

Does anyone here know what the problem may be or a possible solution.

Thanks all.

RED_Y_ · 07-06-2020, 08:57 PM

Well most of the people here actually looking to make it heavier
https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1312732
So if you ever find what was done on your car, please share

bmwx5_Syd · 07-06-2020, 09:59 PM

Yeah, I did see those posts in the forum.

For me its not too big an issue but wife likes the lightness.
And would be good to know what caused it.

Cheers

bmwx5_Syd · 07-08-2020, 08:49 PM

Anyone able to assist? Thanks

Kewl X5 · 07-09-2020, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwx5_Syd

Anyone able to assist? Thanks

Check the front tire pressure.

bmwx5_Syd · 07-09-2020, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kewl X5

Check the front tire pressure.

Yeah, I did check but no change. Really frustrating.

CatalinP · 07-10-2020, 02:28 PM

Check it for errors using ISTA.

bmwx5_Syd · 07-11-2020, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by CatalinP

Check it for errors using ISTA.

Oh thanks. How do I do that?

CatalinP · 07-11-2020, 07:14 AM

Search the forum.

ponytuning · 07-11-2020, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwx5_Syd

Oh thanks. How do I do that?

Check the ISTA User Guide

https://www.obd2be.com/download/ISTA%20user%20guide.pdf

bmwx5_Syd · 07-11-2020, 07:22 PM

Thanks all. Will have a look.

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bmwx5_Syd New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW X5 F15 Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	Steering feels heavy on comfort mode Hi All, Loving the forum and the information shared. Learning a lot. I'll try keep it short. I have a 2014 BMW X5 F15 m-sport 30D (I'm in Aus which is equivalent to the 35D). Its been a great car but recently the front diff was making a whining sound and I had it replaced. Cars done around 100,000kms. The sound has gone away and the car is all working perfectly apart from one problem. The steering feels heavy in comfort mode. Steering feels like its in sports mode. This was noticeable as soon as I drove it. I took it back to the mechanic thinking when he replaced the front diff, he did something to the steering, but he assured me he didn't and we couldn't find what the problem could be. He told me to adjust the tyre pressures, thinking it was that but no change. The steering does get even heavier if you change to sports or sports +. I know the comfort steering was known to be too light but a feature that my wife really liked. Does anyone here know what the problem may be or a possible solution. Thanks all.
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