TPMS software reprogramming

keysopendoors · 02-13-2008, 06:50 PM

After a recent incident with my TPMS sensors, I took my car to my local service center asking for the TPMS software reprogram. My SA said "no such bulletin exists" and had never heard of anything of any kind. They checked my car and apparently the left rear sensor was not transmitting (or not being received) and could not be covered under warranty because of my aftermarket 19" wheels. Since then, my car has gone from saying "TPMS inactive" (coming on and off intermittently throughout the day) to flucuating between Tire Low! and TPMS inactive (dinging every time it switches)

At this point I'm getting fed up and am about to have my tire shop take the sensors out and just deal with a single light rather than my BC changing from yellow to red and not allowing me to easily view time, temp, etc.

My question to everyone remains, did anyone receive a "notice" of any kind regarding this software reprogram that I can show my SA to try and get it covered under warranty before abandoning the TPMS sensors altogether? I'd rather not run with a warning light on all the time, but at this point, it would be much less annoying than what I'm currently dealing with.

For reference, here is the original thread where I first heard of the TPMS reprogramming:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=TPMS

WAYNEBO · 02-13-2008, 07:58 PM

I actually have a appt w/ Crevier on Friday for this very same problem (among others!). I too have 19" rims... I'll let you know what they say.

tizzletom · 02-13-2008, 11:28 PM

I had this issue with my stock wheels and my dealer couldn't even fix it. After I put my on Iforged wheels with TPMS I never had the problem again. Its probably something wrong with the sensor in your left wheel.

keysopendoors · 02-14-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by WAYNEBO

I actually have a appt w/ Crevier on Friday for this very same problem (among others!). I too have 19" rims... I'll let you know what they say.

definitely let me know, i figured i was not the ONLY one on this forum having this issue...

LateralG · 02-14-2008, 08:44 AM

are there actual TPMS sensors in the wheels?

keysopendoors · 02-14-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by LateralG

are there actual TPMS sensors in the wheels?

of course there are, i have a may 07 build with metal valve stems and paid money for my tire shop to swap the sensors from my stock wheels. and i have checked my tire pressures multiple times, i'm running a 38 up front and 39 out back.

now back to relevant posts...

Kloogy · 02-14-2008, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by LateralG

are there actual TPMS sensors in the wheels?

How do you think the computer get's the readings ? Some magical fairy dust in your tires ???

BMW MotorSport · 02-15-2008, 01:02 AM

All you have to do is buy a new module from the dealer and replace it with the defective one. NEVER take your BMW to get this done at the stealer they will rape you. Just go to your local tire shop and they will swap it or them out. Sometimes they get damaged when swapping from one set of wheels to another that's why it's advisable to get new sensors with new wheels. Problem solved.

Colton · 02-15-2008, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kloogy

How do you think the computer get's the readings ? Some magical fairy dust in your tires ???

lol @ "magical fairy dust"

Sal@AUTOcouture · 02-15-2008, 10:38 AM

same problem with stockies?

N54Fun · 02-16-2008, 10:35 AM

Had the exact problem with intermittent "Tire Low" reading when not the case. I have March 07 production, stock wheels and tires, TPMS (metal stems). Took the car into dealer (Ontario BMW) for something else, mentioned the problem and the SA immediately found a TSB for software update related to that issue. Fixed the problem immediately. (I also noticed that my headlights turned corners at a dramatically faster rate than prior to update - another part of the update?)

AltecBX · 02-16-2008, 03:08 PM

Whats the difference between metal stems or rubber?

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keysopendoors Captain 41 Rep 671 Posts Drives: E91 M Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lex KY iTrader: (2)	TPMS software reprogramming After a recent incident with my TPMS sensors, I took my car to my local service center asking for the TPMS software reprogram. My SA said "no such bulletin exists" and had never heard of anything of any kind. They checked my car and apparently the left rear sensor was not transmitting (or not being received) and could not be covered under warranty because of my aftermarket 19" wheels. Since then, my car has gone from saying "TPMS inactive" (coming on and off intermittently throughout the day) to flucuating between Tire Low! and TPMS inactive (dinging every time it switches) At this point I'm getting fed up and am about to have my tire shop take the sensors out and just deal with a single light rather than my BC changing from yellow to red and not allowing me to easily view time, temp, etc. My question to everyone remains, did anyone receive a "notice" of any kind regarding this software reprogram that I can show my SA to try and get it covered under warranty before abandoning the TPMS sensors altogether? I'd rather not run with a warning light on all the time, but at this point, it would be much less annoying than what I'm currently dealing with. For reference, here is the original thread where I first heard of the TPMS reprogramming: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...highlight=TPMS __________________ 2011 328iT M-Sport - 6MT
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N54Fun Private First Class 8 Rep 100 Posts Drives: Black Saph E90 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Riverside iTrader: (1)	Had the exact problem with intermittent "Tire Low" reading when not the case. I have March 07 production, stock wheels and tires, TPMS (metal stems). Took the car into dealer (Ontario BMW) for something else, mentioned the problem and the SA immediately found a TSB for software update related to that issue. Fixed the problem immediately. (I also noticed that my headlights turned corners at a dramatically faster rate than prior to update - another part of the update?) __________________ Banner-Free since 8/3
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