TPMS retrofit, is it possible ?

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Feb 22, 2009 | 11:50 AM

mmarco50

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Hi all, just wondering if my june 2004 530d could have a TPMS module retrofit or is it only available factory fitted on the LCI version ?

Feb 22, 2009 | 02:01 PM

Dr Dave

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i thought this was standard on every E60?

Feb 22, 2009 | 02:24 PM

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FTM OR TPMS Depends on model year / production date:

http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry534000

Feb 23, 2009 | 05:22 PM

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I have to ask, why would you want this? If you replace wheels this can be a major PITA or at least cost you a couple hundred bucks to add TPMS to each aftermarket wheel, keeping the originals on the stock wheels. I dunno, to each their own I guess. I like the monitoring system in my car that needs to be manually reset when you inflate the tires. It may or may not work, but either way I think it really overkill.

Feb 23, 2009 | 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wasupdu' post='799804' date='Feb 23 2009, 06:22 PM

Yes, agreed... Why would you want to deal with with TPMS or any big brother required monitoring system?! It makes a $600 tire change into a $1000 tire change. It's a PITA.

I for one do not like FMVSS 138!