BMW 3 Series Active Steering Check Control

A warning light symbol in the dashboard instrument cluster along with a message in the information display is shown to explain a Check Control message on the BMW 3 series. These are fault light and messages relating to a malfunction on the Active Steering System / Electronic Power Steering (EPS).

Control unitID codeFixed indicator lightVariable indicator lightCheck Control messageMessage in Central Information Display
AFS321BMW 3 Series active steering system fault check controlBMW 3 Series active steering system fault check controlActive steering deactivated!Active steering deactivated. Steering behaviour altered. Steering wheel may be at an angle.Possible to continue the journey. Steer with care.
EPS73BMW 3 Series active steering system fault check controlBMW 3 Series active steering system fault check controlEPS inoperative

Attempt a steering wheel sensor reset

Reset the steering wheel sensor for BMW 3 series as follows:

  1. Start the engine
  2. Turn the steering wheel to full left lock
  3. Wait two seconds
  4. Turn the steering wheel to full right lock
  5. Wait two seconds
  6. Turn the steering wheel to full left lock
  7. Wait two seconds
  8. Turn the steering wheel to full right lock
  9. Wait two seconds
  10. Turn steering wheel back to centre
  11. Wait two seconds
  12. Turn engine off
  13. Wait for one minute
  14. Restart car

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