TPM Malfunction after installing new wheels
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='612464' date='Jun 29 2008, 04:09 PM
Here they are
If you have to drive around the block with mismatched wheels to try and reset them, no biggie. It's a pain to do though.
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That sucks, but this was the main reason why I don't buy wheels and tires pre-mounted and delivered. For one, I made sure I got BMW OEM sensors and not aftermarket. I like to have everything shipped a la carte and then installed locally.
I would definitely have the shop unmount each wheel, one at a time, like Dave said above, and swap each TPM sensor with an OEM one. Take it for a spin and see what happens. If these work, do all the wheels and then take your old sensors, send them back to the vendor you got them from and have them refund youo the money.
I would definitely have the shop unmount each wheel, one at a time, like Dave said above, and swap each TPM sensor with an OEM one. Take it for a spin and see what happens. If these work, do all the wheels and then take your old sensors, send them back to the vendor you got them from and have them refund youo the money.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='612488' date='Jun 29 2008, 01:43 PM
Yeah, that sucks! I have an idea. Take off one rim at a time and replace it with an OEM one. Once the malfunction goes away, you'll know which wheel's TPMS is faulty. If you end up with all 4 OEM's on and the fault is still there, it's not your wheels. Just a thought.
If you have to drive around the block with mismatched wheels to try and reset them, no biggie. It's a pain to do though.
If you have to drive around the block with mismatched wheels to try and reset them, no biggie. It's a pain to do though.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='612491' date='Jun 29 2008, 01:50 PM
That sucks, but this was the main reason why I don't buy wheels and tires pre-mounted and delivered. For one, I made sure I got BMW OEM sensors and not aftermarket. I like to have everything shipped a la carte and then installed locally.
I would definitely have the shop unmount each wheel, one at a time, like Dave said above, and swap each TPM sensor with an OEM one. Take it for a spin and see what happens. If these work, do all the wheels and then take your old sensors, send them back to the vendor you got them from and have them refund youo the money.
I would definitely have the shop unmount each wheel, one at a time, like Dave said above, and swap each TPM sensor with an OEM one. Take it for a spin and see what happens. If these work, do all the wheels and then take your old sensors, send them back to the vendor you got them from and have them refund youo the money.
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='612494' date='Jun 29 2008, 04:55 PM
Thats a good idea, and what I will do if they are faulty sensors. Send em back and get a refund. This sucks large :thumbsdown: I'll keep everyone posted. Thanks for the suggestions guys.
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='612496' date='Jun 29 2008, 12:59 PM
Call BMW and find out if there's a way to detect a faulty TPMS inside the tire without removing anything. That could be a real time saver.
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='611913' date='Jun 28 2008, 02:00 PM
I purchased Miro 346's, TPM sensors were installed. I now have the TPM light on in my car and when I try to reset it though I-drive, after a few minutes it just says TPM Malfunction again. Is there a second way to reset? Does anyone know what might be the problem before I have to take it in?
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I took it to BMW today. They said there are no TPM sensors intalled. I told Bavarianx, they were in disbelief (or faking it) lol and said they will send some out today and pay for the installation of them. Pretty dumb I didn't notice, but it did look like they were on by the look of the valve stem. Ah well, at least it explains everything. Thanks for all the help guys. If this problem reoccurs after I get them here I'll know what to look for.
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