Steering column there is a button on the underside of my steering colum (center) i was wandering what this is for. i just had my passlock wiring fixed, the car started fine three times. the fourth time i had the same starting problem and the theft system light came on. i looked under the steering column and saw a small access cover that i removed. under the access panel there is a small button. I pushed the button and the car started normally with no theft system light. is this switch a reset for the passlock system? if not what is it for? (fuel pump reset?)

tires are ok airpressure you have a joint on the end of the steering colume check for seizing up or loose as well are all the steering and suspension components tight have you checked balljoints,tierods,shocks,coils,and table bushings very important no loose anywhere

Its probably something in the harness going up the steering column to the key switch.

Your theft system is enabled. The car will only start and die if it will even start at all. More than likely it just turn over and wont start and this light is flashing you in the face. You need a new passlock sensor. It is located in the steering column and is part of the ignition switch lock cylinder. The lock cylinder must be replaced as a unit with the passlock sensor and match your existing key code so they will need the key...OR if you have a TOP NOTCH lock smith in town, take him your original key and they can program a small modual to match your key that plugs into the passlock sensor main wiring harness ( going to the computer and not the steering column ) at the base of the steering column to bypass the one in the ignition housing. I know they make them because I have put 4 in over the last 2 months. 2 pontiacs, 1 cadillac, and 1 chevy tahoe. It beats the heck out of tearing the steering column apart!

You need to replace turn sinal switch its not hard remove center of steering wheel (horn button) remove steering wheel bolt with steering wheel puller pull wheel off remove turn signal handle three screws and emergency button, under dash on right side of steering colume disconect turn signal wires tape a long wire to the end of connector pull turn signal wires out with out pulling tape wire out so you can tape new turn signal wire connector to wire so you can pull it back through

I would check your brake light swich located under dash just fallow your brake pedle with a test light see if you have power going to it slitely press brake pedle see if other side of switch has power (key on car not running) if not try ajusting it by pulling on it or unscewing it if all checks out ok replace turn signal switch disconnect battery remove center part of steerring remove center bolt with steerring puller pull steering wheel with locking plate puller pull locking plate remove turn signal handle emergency button three scews holding turn signal under dash fallow steering colum disconect wires on right side (passenger side) tape a long wire to end of connector pull turn signal without pulling tape wire all the way out so you can tape it to new turn signal wire connector to be able to pull wires back down steerring colume (you might have to losen steerring colume and bracket two scews under dash four on steering colume)

new tyres have nothing to do with warning light.if steering vague/wandering then poss new column required .I would ask a bmw specialist, if they have a diagnostic machine, to run a computer check,just to be safe,it dont cost much.....

There are 3 tilt colum screws deep inside the colum, it's common for them to come loose and eventually cause wiring problems. special tools are required to thighten the torx head screws.

Used colums for that year are cheap however.

Kiwi

You do not have to take the whole colume appart. Just pull the colume covers off. Take the knee bolster off and then take the 3 7mm headed bolts out of the lower cover. It will unsnap from the top cover. The pig tail you are looking for sould be taped up to the wiring in that cover.

Multi-function Switch Removal & Installation To Remove:
To Remove:

1. Remove the steering column trim covers.
2. Remove the wire harness from the retainers as needed.
3. Slide the turn signal and multifunction switch connectors out from the bulk head connector.
4. Remove the two mounting screws and remove the multi-function switch from the steering column.

To Install:

1. Install the multi-function switch on the steering column.
   • Tighten the screws to 42 lb in (4.7 Nm).
2. Slide the turn signal and multifunction switch connectors into the bulkhead connector.
3. Install the harness in the original retainers.
4. Install the steering column trim covers.

is there a button on the botom of the stering column> sometimes you have a button you have to push to get the key to go to the lock position. you might take alook and see if theres a button there to release the lock