535d is that hydraulic steering

Stormbitch · 06-10-2016, 07:02 AM

I am shooting another 535d video

for my channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh3...czmlAg6yjqilFA )

and is the 535d hydrualic or just electric but stiffened for "feel" - want to get my facts right

Johnny Grabble · 06-10-2016, 11:05 AM

I believe it's hydraulic if it has AD &/or integral active steering but otherwise it's electric. See realoem.com for more...
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/part...BMW-535d&mg=32

Stormbitch · 06-10-2016, 11:52 AM

hahhaah I dont have a degree... how does that tell me... I am not mr mechanic like you...

AP · 06-10-2016, 12:11 PM

i thought the only 5 series with hydraulic steering are the xdrives ones (left hand drive only) and the M5.
happy to be corrected but will bet 20pence on that!

HighlandPete · 06-10-2016, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormbitch

I am shooting another 535d video

for my channel ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh3...czmlAg6yjqilFA )

and is the 535d hydrualic or just electric but stiffened for "feel" - want to get my facts right

535d is EPS, only the xDrive Fives (and M5) have HPAS.

The hydraulic pump, etc., shown in RealOEM, is for the ARS (Active Roll Stabilization) feature, part of Adaptive Drive.

MrPogle · 06-10-2016, 01:20 PM

Mines hydraulic. You can tell because when the stop/start nonsense kicks in you have to wait a fraction of a second before you can turn the wheel. Or is that not a good enough test?

HighlandPete · 06-10-2016, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPogle

Mines hydraulic. You can tell because when the stop/start nonsense kicks in you have to wait a fraction of a second before you can turn the wheel. Or is that not a good enough test?

Are you sure? There is no hydraulic steering listed for the RWD 550i.

Put your VIN in RealOEM and bring up the parts.

MrPogle · 06-10-2016, 01:35 PM

Actually having done 30 seconds actual research, it turns out that EPS doesn't work unless the engine is running. So my intuitive test is bollocks. As such I don't know what I have so am inclined to believe it is electric. Still, I have learned something and saved a few quid on my next service

MrPogle · 06-10-2016, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AP

i thought the only 5 series with hydraulic steering are the xdrives ones (left hand drive only) and the M5.
happy to be corrected but will bet 20pence on that!

PM me your bank details and I'll transfer the 20p to you.

ukbeemerboy · 06-17-2016, 02:16 AM

Easiest way to check is open the bonnet and see if it has a black power steering fluid resoviour.

Stormbitch · 06-17-2016, 05:26 AM

Look at expert highland pete all over it...

Um... where is that I not sure I ever opened my hood. ( I know. V Sorry )

Hm, well about the X5 , it certainly does not feel heavy as mine in either the F15 or the E- erm, old one.

The M5 is about the same as mine, if not a fraction lighter.

Hm.

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MrPogle Captain 69 Rep 605 Posts Drives: F10 550i M-Sport LCI Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Mines hydraulic. You can tell because when the stop/start nonsense kicks in you have to wait a fraction of a second before you can turn the wheel. Or is that not a good enough test?
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MrPogle Captain 69 Rep 605 Posts Drives: F10 550i M-Sport LCI Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	Actually having done 30 seconds actual research, it turns out that EPS doesn't work unless the engine is running. So my intuitive test is bollocks. As such I don't know what I have so am inclined to believe it is electric. Still, I have learned something and saved a few quid on my next service
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