TPM malfunction
04-27-2012, 08:17 AM
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Hi guys,I just got a set 20's on my 535i and now the TPM malfunction light is always on.Anyone know what I gotta do? Any help would be much appreciated. I've attached some pics of my car & wheels. Thanks Munge
04-27-2012, 10:16 AM
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My Ride: 08 550i. Alpine white with M sport option
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Have you reset in the idrive? When the light goes off if you top up the air, it doesn't make the light go off. You need to go into the idrive and find the "reset TPM".
Sorry if you have already done that, doesn't say in your post.
Sorry if you have already done that, doesn't say in your post.
04-27-2012, 11:36 AM
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My Ride: 2008 BMW 535xi Purchased 2/2011Sapphire Black MetallicNatural Brown LeatherPremium, Sport & Cold Weather
04-27-2012, 02:16 PM
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Sorry guys,I don't know much about cars,I haven't had my car for that long either,but I did try the reset.And I'm assuming TPMS is a sensor that goes on the wheel? If so,I don't think they put that on at the shop I brought it to. Thanks for responses
04-27-2012, 03:54 PM
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That's the problem. TPMS malfunction comes on either when one of the sensors is bad or you are missing a sensor (or all of them). Have the wheel shop look into it for you. Good luck!
04-27-2012, 07:57 PM
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Check the valve stems. If they are rubber then you probably do not have the tpms sensor. It they are metal you probably do. If you don't have the sensors you can buy them for about $200 and then pay to get them installed. They go inside the tire, so you will have to get the tires removed from the rims and put back on.
04-27-2012, 08:08 PM
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The problem is you can't have chrome wheels on a bmw...It blocks the tpms from sending a signal do to the bling factor...
04-28-2012, 01:33 PM
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this is what I've found on ebay. The first pic I think is just of the stem,the second I think is of the whole kit,let me know if I'm correct guys.Descriptions aren't too detailed on there, it's about $215 shipped to Canada.
04-28-2012, 02:41 PM
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Yeah you need the whole thing, the sensor is the black part you see in the one pic. The stem attaches to it and it's installed from the inside of the wheel. The dealership will have to program them after they are installed.
