False TPMS alarm?

tomegun · 02-16-2008, 01:46 PM

My TPMS alerted me the other day saying the air in my left front tire was low. After resetting it, it hasn't went off since. I reset it because everything was OK when I stopped and the alert came on after I got back in - I was just going to another building and my top speed while the alert was on was no more than 30 mph. Is it possible or normal for the alert to be a false alarm? I have some short trips coming up in the next week and a half and I don't want to get stranded.

When it came on I did have some piece of mind since I have the tire warranty.

NPDAN · 02-16-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tomegun

My TPMS alerted me the other day saying the air in my left front tire was low. After resetting it, it hasn't went off since. I reset it because everything was OK when I stopped and the alert came on after I got back in - I was just going to another building and my top speed while the alert was on was no more than 30 mph. Is it possible or normal for the alert to be a false alarm? I have some short trips coming up in the next week and a half and I don't want to get stranded.

When it came on I did have some piece of mind since I have the tire warranty.

It's happened to me a few times.... I wouldnt worry about it. It could happen just from it going from cold weather to warm. as long as you checked the pressure and good, than no worries, just reset and be on your way.

jamb · 02-16-2008, 01:53 PM

I had the same problem, but it goes off after I did the reset process...

Paddy · 02-16-2008, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by jamb

I had the same problem, but it goes off after I did the reset process...

You NEED to check your pressure with a gauge before resetting TPMS. A RFT will look fully inflated due to the strong sidewalls. If your tires are reading correct pressure, then the sensors might be bad. But check your pressure manually first!!

BMWdmk · 02-16-2008, 10:47 PM

+1

happened to me today
turned out my tire shop doesn't believe in tight valve stems
it leaked air and damn near became a PITA

BMW MotorSport · 02-18-2008, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by dmkaldas

+1

happened to me today
turned out my tire shop doesn't believe in tight valve stems
it leaked air and damn near became a PITA

Wow that sucks. What a PITA.

sandman0615 · 02-03-2011, 04:33 PM

3 year old thread saved me a trip to the tire shop. got a false alarm tire pressure is all good, glad to see it wasnt just me...thanks search button!

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BMWdmk Rollin 3rd 106 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Something fast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chino Hills iTrader: (15)	+1 happened to me today turned out my tire shop doesn't believe in tight valve stems it leaked air and damn near became a PITA
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sandman0615 bimmer freak 98 Rep 579 Posts Drives: F30 335xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	3 year old thread saved me a trip to the tire shop. got a false alarm tire pressure is all good, glad to see it wasnt just me...thanks search button! __________________ F30 335xi 6MT \| E90 325xi 6MT \| RIP E46 330xi \|\|DIY: DEPO P90\|\|
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