I have a 2003 BMW 325i. The vehicle starts but as I drive the engine makes a loud noise when turning the steering wheel to the left or the right. I can start the vehicle and turn the wheel from side to side and it makes this awful noise.
It might be a faulty power steering pump. Try checking the level of the power steering fluid. It is probably best you have your power steering system checked by a mechanic.
Does the noise occur only when the vehicle is moving?
Try moving the steering wheel from side to side, while stationary (but don't do it too often, or you might damage something). If the noise is still present when the car is stationary, then it probably is the power steering system.
If the noise only occurs while the vehicle is moving, it could be a problem with the differential/final drive, or even wheel bearings.
The fumes that you smell could be due to a small amount of power steering fluid leaking onto a hot component, such as the exhaust.
Although the fluid level may appear to be okay, it is still possible that there is a fault with the hydraulic system.
A large enough build up of transmission/power steering fluid can cause a fire.
You should go and have your car examined by a mechanic.
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"EML" is an acronym for "Elektronische
Motorleistungsregelung". Loosely translated from the original German for the BMW
owner means Electrionic Engine Power
Control.
"EML" is BMW's system name for electronic throttle management. The "EML" system, in it's most basic sense consists of an accelerator pedal (with an electronic position sensor), a computer module (usu. integrated with the main engine computer), and an EDK (Elektronische Drosselklappe or Electronic throttle valve). The EDK is also known as a "drive by wire" throttle. "EDK" throttles use a computer controlled stepper motor rather than a purely mechanical linkage (usu. metal cable attached directly to the accelerator pedal) to control the opening and closing of the throttle plate.
"Drive by wire" throttles are very common
on modern vehicles starting in the late nineties up through the present day.
"Drive by wire" technology enables very precise throttle control to improve
drivability and vehicle emissions, as well as many convenience features like
electronic cruise control, traction control & stability control.
BMW first implemented "drive by wire" in very limited quantities on the most expensive & sophistocated BMW models starting in 1988.
The latest generation of advanced vehicle
features to take advandage of "drive by wire" technology are radar guided cruise
control, accident avoidance control, autonomous-driving, and autonomous-parking
systems.
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I checked the level of the power steering fluid and it is full.
When moving the steering wheel side to side while stationary the noise is present. Also I smell fumes when I start the vehicle.
Thanks for your assistance. The mechanic picked up my car today and the power steering pump had to be replaced. Good job!
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