How long until your TPMS sensor died?

biggynuts01 · 11-19-2012, 08:37 PM

I am getting new wheels soon. I am wondering if I should use my old tpms sensors and tranfer them to my new wheels or if I should just buy a new set of tpms sensors.

My car is a 2008, so the sensors are a little over 4 years old. Is it time to change them or can I ride them for another 2 years?

C|3R1C · 11-19-2012, 08:51 PM

If they aren't malfunctioning then I assume they should be good to go. The only reason I would suggest new sensors is when I bought new wheels I kept my oem set intact and bought a new set of tpms and bigger tires. Nice to have an emergency set around just in case.

PhillyNate · 11-19-2012, 08:59 PM

I had one let go in approximately 6 months. I'm sure that is not normal. These things should last quite a while IMO.

THE TECH · 11-19-2012, 09:29 PM

You don't hear of them failing too often. Just run whatcha got.

slicer · 11-19-2012, 09:33 PM

My research has told me that TPMS sensors last around 7 years.

6spdg37s · 11-19-2012, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicer

My research has told me that TPMS sensors last around 7 years.

I have heard 7-10 years as well

biggynuts01 · 11-19-2012, 10:15 PM

thanks for your input! you guys are the best. I will keep my existing tpms sensors.

FrankThomas · 11-20-2012, 06:32 AM

The sensors will be fine but change the rubber seals on the valve steps. That is where you will run into issues if they are aged and you transfer them a few times. Any BMW dealer or Tire Rack should have them readily available.

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11-19-2012, 08:51 PM	#2
C\|3R1C So Kewl Guy Drives: 2010 E93 M3 DCT Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 407 iTrader: (0)	If they aren't malfunctioning then I assume they should be good to go. The only reason I would suggest new sensors is when I bought new wheels I kept my oem set intact and bought a new set of tpms and bigger tires. Nice to have an emergency set around just in case. __________________ 2010 E93 M3 / AA Catless X-Pipe / AA Catback / Vorsteiner Vented Hood and Bootlid E93 Trunk / ADV1 7.1 Wheels GB / LS3 LED Lights / AFE Stage 2 / Velos Designwerks Tune In progress: AA Pulley

11-19-2012, 08:59 PM	#3
PhillyNate BMWCCA #405750 Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,415 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW E92 M3 [0.00]	I had one let go in approximately 6 months. I'm sure that is not normal. These things should last quite a while IMO. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe (retired 06/21/11)

11-19-2012, 09:29 PM	#4
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11-19-2012, 09:33 PM	#5
slicer Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '13 E92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,604 iTrader: (3)	My research has told me that TPMS sensors last around 7 years. __________________ '13 SSII M3 Coupe - KW Clubsport 3-way, Akrapovic Evolution, ESS Tune, HRE R43, StopTech Trophy, IND Euro Front Bumper, TMS Studs/Lugs, BMW Performance Spoiler, BMWPedals Extended DCT Paddles, BMW Edition Grills/Gills

11-19-2012, 10:15 PM	#7
biggynuts01 Captain Drives: E92 M3 SG coupe Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 672 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2008 BMW E92 M3 [4.75]	thanks for your input! you guys are the best. I will keep my existing tpms sensors. __________________ 2013 X3 XDrive28i - Stock 2008 E92 M3 SG DCT Extended - AA Filter, JL Audio 600/6, CDT Audio, Verstraβe Paddles, ECS SS, BMW Performance Spoiler, MH race studs, BMW GTS wheels, Stoptech ST, AP CF Intake pipe, MS Pulleys, Eibach, MR Exhaust, BPM Tune, LTBMW 1M Bumper, MotoGP Lip, Euro MDM, LCI's , KW CS, TMS Soild Diff Mounts. 2008 Porsche CS - GT3 kit, Sprintbooster (SOLD)

11-20-2012, 06:32 AM	#8
FrankThomas Formerly Known As ftconstruct Drives: 12 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 471 iTrader: (8)	The sensors will be fine but change the rubber seals on the valve steps. That is where you will run into issues if they are aged and you transfer them a few times. Any BMW dealer or Tire Rack should have them readily available. __________________ 2012 E92 M3 6MT/Alpine White/Black Novillo/Competition Pk/Premium Pk/EPS/Heated Seats/BMW Apps/Corsa Exhaust

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