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Question posted by johnprcll on March 5th, 2013

Anyone Experiencing Power Steering Control Module Issues In 2008 335

We own a 2008 335i Convertible. over a year ago we replaced the power steering control module. It has cascaded into a never ending nightmare. The have told us to replace the everything from the battery to new tires to now its the rack and pinion.

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