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      07-29-2020, 08:50 PM   #12
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Drives: BMW X5 (G05) 30d M-Sport
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Ummmm..... I'm confused.

Aren't ALL new X5s equipped with the same TPMs?
Nope!

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If you want to be able to read pressure and temperature, everything is already there, isn't it?
Not necessarily. The standard TPMS works off the ABS, measuring the rotation of the wheels. The optional upgrade to display the temperature and pressure requires the tyre valves to be replaced and coding.

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All you have to do is activate it in Bimmercode. I activated it in my car, and no "mechanical" work or additional hard parts were necessary.
Interesting! What colour are your tyre valve stems?
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