TPMS won't reset...HELP Por Favor!

ocd · 08-02-2013, 12:02 AM

I just picked up a 2011 e92 ZCP MT. When it arrived (from socal on car transport) the TPMS light was on as well as the TPMS Inactive message. First I tried to do a simple reset on the iDrive, but on the initialization screen the "reset" option was gray and impossible to select. Next I proceeded to do a "hard reset" with the button under the display screen. That sort of worked, and the "reset" option on the iDrive was now available. I made the selection and proceeded to drive the car. After 15 minutes of driving, the "Resetting TPMS" message was still present. So I tried again. This time driving for about 30 min. The "Resetting TPMS" will not go away.

Other than taking it to the dealer, is there any thing else I could try? I don't have contact with the previous owner and the car is otherwise mint.

vastano · 08-02-2013, 10:02 AM

I had a similar situation and it was because I had the wrong TPMS (2008-2009 version). Once I changed them to the new ones (my car is a 2011 as well) then the light went off after 10 seconds of driving.

Maybe the person you bought the car from had aftermarket wheels on, sold them, and just put stock wheels from an earlier car back on. Just my thought...

ocd · 08-02-2013, 10:53 AM

Good suggestion. It has the OE ZCP wheels (which look brand new)...anything's possible.

Thanks

ocd · 08-15-2013, 01:26 AM

After a week of trouble shooting at the dealership, they discovered it was not only the RDC, but all four sensors had failed and were giving false readings. They replaced the RDC and wheel sensors...problem solved.

08-02-2013, 12:02 AM	#1
ocd Propellar Head 33 Rep 101 Posts Drives: E90 M3, E91 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (7)	TPMS won't reset...HELP Por Favor! I just picked up a 2011 e92 ZCP MT. When it arrived (from socal on car transport) the TPMS light was on as well as the TPMS Inactive message. First I tried to do a simple reset on the iDrive, but on the initialization screen the "reset" option was gray and impossible to select. Next I proceeded to do a "hard reset" with the button under the display screen. That sort of worked, and the "reset" option on the iDrive was now available. I made the selection and proceeded to drive the car. After 15 minutes of driving, the "Resetting TPMS" message was still present. So I tried again. This time driving for about 30 min. The "Resetting TPMS" will not go away. Other than taking it to the dealer, is there any thing else I could try? I don't have contact with the previous owner and the car is otherwise mint. Last edited by ocd; 08-02-2013 at 02:21 PM..
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08-02-2013, 10:02 AM	#2
vastano Captain 103 Rep 893 Posts Drives: F15 X5 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (5)	I had a similar situation and it was because I had the wrong TPMS (2008-2009 version). Once I changed them to the new ones (my car is a 2011 as well) then the light went off after 10 seconds of driving. Maybe the person you bought the car from had aftermarket wheels on, sold them, and just put stock wheels from an earlier car back on. Just my thought...
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08-02-2013, 10:53 AM	#3
ocd Propellar Head 33 Rep 101 Posts Drives: E90 M3, E91 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (7)	Good suggestion. It has the OE ZCP wheels (which look brand new)...anything's possible. Thanks
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08-15-2013, 01:26 AM	#4
ocd Propellar Head 33 Rep 101 Posts Drives: E90 M3, E91 6MT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Location: Location: iTrader: (7)	After a week of trouble shooting at the dealership, they discovered it was not only the RDC, but all four sensors had failed and were giving false readings. They replaced the RDC and wheel sensors...problem solved.
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