# BMW noise in steering column

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-noise-in-steering-column/39348>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** bmw, steering, 528\
**Created:** [November 11, 2009, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-noise-in-steering-column/39348 "2009-11-11T19:50:42Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 1\
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**Author:** ![RBarnes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b9bd4f/32.png) [@RBarnes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/RBarnes)\
**Post date:** [November 11, 2009, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bmw-noise-in-steering-column/39348/1 "2009-11-11T19:50:42Z")

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I own a 2000 BMW 528i automatic w 114000 miles. This week I noticed that sometimes when I turn the ingition key counter clockwise to turn off the car that there is a clicking noise sounding like it comes from the steering column. To stop the noise I turn the key clockwise a bit but not far enough to crank the engine and it stops. It does not happen each time. And usually if I slowly turn the key to turn off it will not do it at all. The only other odd thing going on is that I have a light on the dash indicating that my right rear driving light is not working. When I check, the lamp is working but the idiot light remains on. Also, sometimes I get the same light out indication for the left rear light when it is working too. This weekend I pulled the rear light assemblies out and re installed the light bulbs. I’m wondering if this could have triggered some type of electrical problem or is this a mechanical issue within the ignition key switch assembly? Thanks.