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Steering - Active Steering Troubleshooting Procedures

SI B 32 01 08
Steering and Wheel Alignment

January 2008
Technical Service

SUBJECT:
Active Steering Troubleshooting Procedures

MODEL:
X5 (E70) with Option Code 217 Active Steering

INFORMATION

The following Active Steering Fault Codes are related to electrical components of the system:

6142 ECO Valve

6143 Servotronic

6149 Combined position speed fault

6133 Motor Voltage

6134 Motor current

6137 Motor position sensor

613D Electric lock

When diagnosing the faults listed above, the electrical connections within the circuit must be thoroughly checked for proper contact. Always refer to the appropriate Test Plan and wiring schematic to determine the affected connections. Additionally, the wiring harness should be inspected at the routing points along the front axle carrier. The main components and/or connections are listed below for reference.





Connections at steering gear:

Y14035 Electric lock

X14035 Connector for electric lock

X120 Connector for Servotronic valve





Connections at steering gear:

X13772 Motor Position sensor contact

M179 Power Steering Gear

X13720 Active Steering Motor Contact





Left front fender area:

X13719 6 Pin connector

A467 Active Steering Control Module

X14234 Ground connection

X13718 32 Pin connector

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For information only





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