does anyone know which fuse is for tire pressure monitor?
08-29-2006, 04:40 PM
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Dang.. Choson1, you're the richer version of me and my brother. I have a 5 and he has a CLK, you have a 6 and your bro have an SL, although one of his CLK will probably pay for both of your cars over there, so unlucky for us, we pay about 3 times the price and get not even half as good cars... Poo.... No offense...
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Have I missed out on BMW replacing the RPA system with individual tyre pressure sensors...?
AFAIK the RPA uses the ABS-sensors to measure the circumference of each wheel, and thereby detects any fall in pressure.
All you need to do for the RPA to function, is to reset it from iDrive, and then drive around for about 10 minutes allowing the system to calibrate.
AFAIK the RPA uses the ABS-sensors to measure the circumference of each wheel, and thereby detects any fall in pressure.
All you need to do for the RPA to function, is to reset it from iDrive, and then drive around for about 10 minutes allowing the system to calibrate.
08-30-2006, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by paasan' post='328561' date='Aug 30 2006, 12:32 AM
Have I missed out on BMW replacing the RPA system with individual tyre pressure sensors...?
AFAIK the RPA uses the ABS-sensors to measure the circumference of each wheel, and thereby detects any fall in pressure.
All you need to do for the RPA to function, is to reset it from iDrive, and then drive around for about 10 minutes allowing the system to calibrate.
AFAIK the RPA uses the ABS-sensors to measure the circumference of each wheel, and thereby detects any fall in pressure.
All you need to do for the RPA to function, is to reset it from iDrive, and then drive around for about 10 minutes allowing the system to calibrate.
08-30-2006, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Choson1' post='328674' date='Aug 30 2006, 10:59 AM
beginning in mid year 2006, BMW changed their "Flat Tire Monitor" to a "Tire Pressure Monitor" system. it no longer senses rotational differences but uses actual sensors in the tires to detect loss of pressure. so, you now need to purchase sensors if you get aftermarket wheels. IMO, i think it would be much easier to disable the system altogether than to buy new sensors and have to go to a shop to install them.
The sensor looks like a little magnet. It sits on the inside of the wheel well, and its secured by the stem valve which screws into it.
It will take approximately 1 minute per sensor to attach (about the same time that it takes to install a regular stem).
I am glad to get my tires rebalanced on the hunter machine (locally) considering that my tires and wheels were sent to me from Michigan.
The dealership will not disable the sensor for you, and I am not sure there is a "fuse" for the sensor.
My total cost will be $270 (US) for new sensors and rebalancing. The total time will be one hour.
I cannot say that I would rather disable the sensor and have a "less than perfect" vehicle to save the $270.
As I said above, you can even recycle the old sensors if you want to save the $170.
08-30-2006, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='328770' date='Aug 30 2006, 11:39 AM
To the contrary, I believe that the replacement is very easy. My wheel specialist will charge me $25 a wheel. He will deflate the tires, move them to one side, and put the sensors on.
The sensor looks like a little magnet. It sits on the inside of the wheel well, and its secured by the stem valve which screws into it.
It will take approximately 1 minute per sensor to attach (about the same time that it takes to install a regular stem).
I am glad to get my tires rebalanced on the hunter machine (locally) considering that my tires and wheels were sent to me from Michigan.
The dealership will not disable the sensor for you, and I am not sure there is a "fuse" for the sensor.
My total cost will be $270 (US) for new sensors and rebalancing. The total time will be one hour.
I cannot say that I would rather disable the sensor and have a "less than perfect" vehicle to save the $270.
As I said above, you can even recycle the old sensors if you want to save the $170.
The sensor looks like a little magnet. It sits on the inside of the wheel well, and its secured by the stem valve which screws into it.
It will take approximately 1 minute per sensor to attach (about the same time that it takes to install a regular stem).
I am glad to get my tires rebalanced on the hunter machine (locally) considering that my tires and wheels were sent to me from Michigan.
The dealership will not disable the sensor for you, and I am not sure there is a "fuse" for the sensor.
My total cost will be $270 (US) for new sensors and rebalancing. The total time will be one hour.
I cannot say that I would rather disable the sensor and have a "less than perfect" vehicle to save the $270.
As I said above, you can even recycle the old sensors if you want to save the $170.
08-30-2006, 03:42 PM
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I just noticed your thread over in bimmerfest. Didn't get much attention. You came to the right place for the answer or somewhat of an answer.
08-30-2006, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='328915' date='Aug 30 2006, 04:42 PM
I just noticed your thread over in bimmerfest. Didn't get much attention. You came to the right place for the answer or somewhat of an answer.
