New TPMS sensor?!

DEL451 · 10-30-2009, 08:47 AM

Swapped out my 19" OEM wheels/tires for 18" OEM wheels/tires that I bought from another member. Included TPMS.

But TPMS wouldn't reset after changing so took it to dealer this morning to see what might be wrong.

Well apparently the TPMS sensors has changed for 2010 M3s according to dealer. And previous TPMS sensors are not compatible. New TPMS sensor BMW part# is 36-10-6-790-054 for M3s with build date after 9/09 according to BMW dealer parts desk.

Has this happened before with other model years? Find it difficult to believe that things have changed so that everybody with 2010 M3s would need new TPMS sensors if they swapped wheels.

DEL451 · 10-30-2009, 09:10 AM

Confirm TPMS sensor change for 2010 M3s. Double checked with 2 other dealers. Same comments.

New BMW part# 36-10-6-790-054

Previous model year TPMS sensors will not reset and function with 2010 M3s.

bavarianx · 11-09-2009, 12:14 AM

Yes, all the new 3er including M3 for 2010 have a new sensor that does NOT work with earlier vehicles. The new system has 1 reciever instead of the 4 (one per fender) the previous models had.

Kenyon · 11-15-2009, 06:17 PM

Wow, thanks so much for this info because I was looking to pick up some TPMS for my LM-R's and I have a 2010 M

JCtx · 11-15-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarianx

The new system has 1 reciever instead of the 4 (one per fender) the previous models had.

Makes sense. It was kind of stupid to have 4 sensors when system does not report individual tires. Or does it? I know it does not report tire pressures for sure (it should), but wish it tells you the tire that is low. At least with '10s you have less electronics around. Good info.

King Tut · 11-16-2009, 01:26 PM

Sounds like the new 2010 TPMS must have a stronger transmit signal to reach the single centrally located reciever.

**ben@tirerack** · 11-17-2009, 02:49 PM

Just a note, the '10 Mini uses the same sensor as the new 3's. Just in case anyone is scavenging

E90M3CDFR · 11-18-2009, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by elp_jc

Makes sense. It was kind of stupid to have 4 sensors when system does not report individual tires. Or does it? I know it does not report tire pressures for sure (it should), but wish it tells you the tire that is low. At least with '10s you have less electronics around. Good info.

When a tire is flat/low, the 2009's TPMS definitely tells you which one is the culprit both on the visual display (yellow tire flat) and with text warning/gong that tells you "Right front tire low" or something like that.

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DEL451 Private First Class 30 Rep 128 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	New TPMS sensor?! Swapped out my 19" OEM wheels/tires for 18" OEM wheels/tires that I bought from another member. Included TPMS. But TPMS wouldn't reset after changing so took it to dealer this morning to see what might be wrong. Well apparently the TPMS sensors has changed for 2010 M3s according to dealer. And previous TPMS sensors are not compatible. New TPMS sensor BMW part# is 36-10-6-790-054 for M3s with build date after 9/09 according to BMW dealer parts desk. Has this happened before with other model years? Find it difficult to believe that things have changed so that everybody with 2010 M3s would need new TPMS sensors if they swapped wheels.
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DEL451 Private First Class 30 Rep 128 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Confirm TPMS sensor change for 2010 M3s. Double checked with 2 other dealers. Same comments. New BMW part# 36-10-6-790-054 Previous model year TPMS sensors will not reset and function with 2010 M3s.
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bavarianx Colonel 224 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: 2006 X5 4.4i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (18)	Yes, all the new 3er including M3 for 2010 have a new sensor that does NOT work with earlier vehicles. The new system has 1 reciever instead of the 4 (one per fender) the previous models had.
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Kenyon Captain 101 Rep 780 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA / NYC iTrader: (20)	Wow, thanks so much for this info because I was looking to pick up some TPMS for my LM-R's and I have a 2010 M
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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)	Just a note, the '10 Mini uses the same sensor as the new 3's. Just in case anyone is scavenging __________________ _______________________________________________ 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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