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C3104: C3104: Steering Column Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction
on 2018 BMW X5
Fix Cost
$100 - $300
Parts & Labor
Difficulty
3/5
1-2 hours
DIY Possible?
❌ No
Pro recommended
Your Vehicle
2018 BMW
X5
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Important for 2018 BMW X5 Owners
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📖 What Does C3104 Mean on 2018 BMW X5?
The powertrain control module (PCM) has detected a malfunction in the steering column position sensor circuit, which is used to monitor the steering column's position and angle.
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Symptoms
- • Steering wheel vibration
- • erratic steering
- • or difficulty turning the steering wheel
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Common Causes
- • Faulty steering column position sensor
- • wiring issues
- • or PCM software problems
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How to Fix C3104 on 2018 BMW X5
Disconnect the battery to reset the PCM Check and clean the steering column position sensor and wiring Replace the steering column position sensor if faulty Update the PCM software if necessary
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Related Diagnostic Codes
Other codes that may appear with C3104
C3102
Sequential Code
C3102: Brake System Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
Medium
C3103
Sequential Code
C3103: Suspension Damper or Shock Absorber Fault
Medium
C3105
Sequential Code
C3105: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Malfunction
Medium
C3106
Sequential Code
C3106: Traction Control System Malfunction
Medium
💡 Why These Codes Are Related:
- • Similar Issues: Same root cause or component failure
- • Related Problems: Often occur together due to system interactions
- • Sequential Codes: Progressive failure stages or multiple sensors
- • Same System: Components within the same automotive system