Another TPMs question.

sic · 05-23-2011, 07:59 AM

I've recently bought a new set of ZCPs.
I've had an OEM 19 set before, from which I've used the TPMs.

Now I can't reset the TPMs, from start up it says TPMs malfunction (few secs it tryes to reset).

The tire pressure is fine.
I've got eibachs and I've changed a bit the tire setup to - 245/35 + 275/30 - can this cause the trouble ?

JCtx · 05-23-2011, 10:57 AM

Are you holding the TPMS (tire symbol) button in the center dash pressed several seconds with the car idling? Or invoking the reset from iDrive? If not, do it that way; it doesn't reset itself. And it also doesn't work if you're moving.

If you did it right and didn't work, you probably have incompatible sensors. Remember '08/'09 sensors are different than '10/'11, so check that out. Good luck.

pbonsalb · 05-23-2011, 01:17 PM

I have to drive the car a short distance after starting the reset process for it to successfully conclude.

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JCtx Major General 258 Rep 5,012 Posts Drives: No BMW yet Join Date: May 2008 Location: El Paso TX iTrader: (0)	Are you holding the TPMS (tire symbol) button in the center dash pressed several seconds with the car idling? Or invoking the reset from iDrive? If not, do it that way; it doesn't reset itself. And it also doesn't work if you're moving. If you did it right and didn't work, you probably have incompatible sensors. Remember '08/'09 sensors are different than '10/'11, so check that out. Good luck.
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pbonsalb Lieutenant General 5231 Rep 10,614 Posts Drives: 18 F90 M5, 99 E36 M3 Turbo Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New England iTrader: (4)	I have to drive the car a short distance after starting the reset process for it to successfully conclude.
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