'08 TPMS vs. '11 TPMS

kmccabe · 06-16-2014, 09:48 AM

Quick question in looking at buying new wheels for my '08 E90. Do 2011 TPMS work for a 2008? From what I am reading and finding, it appears that the part number is different, and that a 2011 TPMS in a 2008 would not work properly. Is this a correct conclusion?

I did some searching on the forums, and on google, and was not able to find a 100% for sure statement, and was looking to clear this up. Thanks in advance.

GRUESOM3 · 06-16-2014, 09:58 AM

no 2011 will not work on 2008.

I have a 2008 and recently tried some ITM sensors from ebay ( ithink it was about 130$ for all 4) and so far all good they register and work.

kmccabe · 06-16-2014, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by GRUESOM3

no 2011 will not work on 2008.

I have a 2008 and recently tried some ITM sensors from ebay ( ithink it was about 130$ for all 4) and so far all good they register and work.

Awesome, thanks! That is what I thought, just wanted confirmation

JM35 · 06-18-2014, 03:45 PM

Just for reference here are the part numbers for TPMS for both models:

2008 M3: 36 23 6 798 726

2011 M3: 36 10 6 856 227

A different part # means that they will not fit.

W/// · 06-18-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kmccabe

Awesome, thanks! That is what I thought, just wanted confirmation

As you said, it will not work. I got a spare set if you want to buy some (for an 08).

**ben@tirerack** · 06-19-2014, 08:30 AM

For the record:

08 and 09 sensors are interchangeable, but do not work with 2010 and up.

2010-2013 are interchangeable, but do not work with 08-09.

*this is specific to the U.S. market. I expect most places will be similar, but the U.S. market is what I can specifically vouch for.

Ryguy29 · 07-02-2014, 02:14 PM

Let me know if u still have the sensors 516-642-2866

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JM35 N54 Tuner 7 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2008 135i 6spd Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Just for reference here are the part numbers for TPMS for both models: 2008 M3: 36 23 6 798 726 2011 M3: 36 10 6 856 227 A different part # means that they will not fit. __________________ 2008 135i - 6MT - Jet Black 600hp 135i build blog
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ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor 87 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN iTrader: (0)	For the record: 08 and 09 sensors are interchangeable, but do not work with 2010 and up. 2010-2013 are interchangeable, but do not work with 08-09. *this is specific to the U.S. market. I expect most places will be similar, but the U.S. market is what I can specifically vouch for. __________________ _______________________________________________ I have accepted a new position at Tire Rack and am no longer in the sales department. gary@tirerack.com is available to assist with M3 questions.
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