Flat tire warning??

mofbb · 04-08-2013, 01:18 AM

I got a flat tire warning today when i was driving around. Checked the idrive and it shows all 4 tires are in low pressure. (yellow color on all 4,which normally should be green) I pulled over and got out the car, tires looked fine and i tried to reset the TPMS. I tried to drive another 30 minutes and see if the warning light will show up again but it didn't. I am wondering if this is a normal glitch on M3 (never had this problem with my 335 during my 2 years ownership) or should i bring it to dealer for a check? .Thanks guys!

MilehighM3 · 04-08-2013, 07:27 AM

Check your pressures and top up as needed. The caution light comes on at about 10% pressure loss. You can reset it to whatever pressure you like, but that doesn't fix the issue. Check the label in the drivers door jam for appropriate pressures, correct them and then reset the tpm again.

E90M3-SG · 04-08-2013, 07:40 AM

Usually gives me that warning on all 4 tires when the temperature drops/rises significantly. I get it twice a year during Fall and Spring when the temps change dramatically. I wouldn't worry about it.

j2m · 04-08-2013, 08:02 AM

Have you recently switched wheels/tires?
Remember in Canada we do not have TPMS in the valve stem of each tire so it picks up a low tire based on rotation of the tire.

rsimm750 · 04-08-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by LancerEvoMR

Usually gives me that warning on all 4 tires when the temperature drops/rises significantly. I get it twice a year during Fall and Spring when the temps change dramatically. I wouldn't worry about it.

Yeah same here

OP, double check with a manual psi gauge add air if needed and reset your tpms.

mofbb · 04-08-2013, 09:50 AM

Thanks for the information guys. I just add some air and reset my tmps. Hopefully it wont be a big problem in the future.

mdosu · 04-08-2013, 10:28 AM

sounds like low pressure to me....

Porsche6MT · 04-08-2013, 10:35 AM

I get that warning almost every morning when it is below 50. Goes away when I reset it.

04-08-2013, 01:18 AM	#1
mofbb Lieutenant 37 Rep 517 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	Flat tire warning?? I got a flat tire warning today when i was driving around. Checked the idrive and it shows all 4 tires are in low pressure. (yellow color on all 4,which normally should be green) I pulled over and got out the car, tires looked fine and i tried to reset the TPMS. I tried to drive another 30 minutes and see if the warning light will show up again but it didn't. I am wondering if this is a normal glitch on M3 (never had this problem with my 335 during my 2 years ownership) or should i bring it to dealer for a check? .Thanks guys! __________________ 335i Cabriolet Jet Black/Coral Red - Retired but will never be forgotten M3 Coupé DCT Competition Package Mineral White/Fox Red E9X Picture Game: 2 points (Slow sign, Leaves)
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MilehighM3 Brigadier General 915 Rep 3,456 Posts Drives: Harrop E90 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (14) Garage List 2009 E90 M3 [6.50]	Check your pressures and top up as needed. The caution light comes on at about 10% pressure loss. You can reset it to whatever pressure you like, but that doesn't fix the issue. Check the label in the drivers door jam for appropriate pressures, correct them and then reset the tpm again.
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E90M3-SG Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 297 Posts Drives: 2016 M5 CP Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [10.00]	Usually gives me that warning on all 4 tires when the temperature drops/rises significantly. I get it twice a year during Fall and Spring when the temps change dramatically. I wouldn't worry about it.
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j2m Colonel 180 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: '11 E92 M3 DCT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Calgary, Ab iTrader: (8) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [10.00]	Have you recently switched wheels/tires? Remember in Canada we do not have TPMS in the valve stem of each tire so it picks up a low tire based on rotation of the tire. __________________ 11' E92 M3 Space Grey \| DCT \| ESS VT2- 625 \| Gintani Race (valved) + Quad Res Catless X-Pipe \| KW Sleeve's \| GC Camber Plates\|Arkym Diffuser \| Vorsteiner VRS Lip \| P3 Boost Guage \| Stud Conversion PHOTO's: Click Here ESS VT2 625 PHOTOS: Click Here
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mofbb Lieutenant 37 Rep 517 Posts Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: British Columbia iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the information guys. I just add some air and reset my tmps. Hopefully it wont be a big problem in the future. __________________ 335i Cabriolet Jet Black/Coral Red - Retired but will never be forgotten M3 Coupé DCT Competition Package Mineral White/Fox Red E9X Picture Game: 2 points (Slow sign, Leaves)
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mdosu Banned 314 Rep 8,496 Posts Drives: Double Vanos'd Civic-M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (6)	sounds like low pressure to me....
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Porsche6MT Private First Class 8 Rep 106 Posts Drives: E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW M3 [5.50]	I get that warning almost every morning when it is below 50. Goes away when I reset it.
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