Ticking while cornering - Ext warranty

[WBMWKID]

Hi guys..my 12 M3 vert has a clicking noise while turning, either left or right. It appears to be coming from the front. The car has only 23k miles on it so I don't think it could be cvt joint or the like. This has been touched on in the forums but I don't think there has been any conclusion. Also no rocks or nails in tires.

As for the extended warranty BMW quoted me $4763 for a 4 year 60k warranty with a $250 deductible. Not bumper to bumper but would cover rod bearings, throttle actuators, and the convertible top mechanics. Worth it or not. I put about 3k mile a year on the car so a lot of the items that go wrong with use may not be an issue in 4 years with projected mileage on the vehicle to be 35k.

I know I should drive it more!

Thanks in advance.

[Helmsman]

Yep, thats probably it. Needs turning the wheel a bit more often...

[Mvy]

Not worth it. Im 10 years in and have had no top issues. You could replace rod bearings and tas for that amount and be done with it. Remember that warranty companies can deny coverage. If you just pay for the repairs you dont have to deal with all that.

[IanMan]

Clicking noises while turning in most modern BMW's I've owned have only meant one of two things.

1.) Your ballast is turning on for your headlight on the corresponding side that you're turning at a stop or intersection.

2.) Your steering rack may need to be rebuilt. Expect to pay around $400 for this. Check for any leaking power steering fluid, but this is more than likely the culprit.

[WBMWKID]

Originally Posted by Mvy

Not worth it. Im 10 years in and have had no top issues. You could replace rod bearings and tas for that amount and be done with it. Remember that warranty companies can deny coverage. If you just pay for the repairs you dont have to deal with all that.

That is what I was thinking. Close to 5 grand is steep. Thanks for your response.

[WBMWKID]

Originally Posted by IanMan

Clicking noises while turning in most modern BMW's I've owned have only meant one of two things.

1.) Your ballast is turning on for your headlight on the corresponding side that you're turning at a stop or intersection.

2.) Your steering rack may need to be rebuilt. Expect to pay around $400 for this. Check for any leaking power steering fluid, but this is more than likely the culprit.

Will take a look. It would seem odd that it would be the steering rack due to the fact that the noise does comes from the left to right depending on direction of the sharp turned. However I wouldn't be surprised. Thanks for your response.