TPMS Sensor error

DanITman · 12-21-2015, 10:31 PM

I was given a set of winter wheels with sensors from a 13' Z4. I assumed that the sensors would have been the same as my 14' F34. As soon as I star to drive I get a warning. The weird part is that in the service menu it still shows my wheels as all green like everything is ok and working. Maybe i need different sensors?

Orient330iNYC · 12-21-2015, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DanITman

I was given a set of winter wheels with sensors from a 13' Z4. I assumed that the sensors would have been the same as my 14' F34. As soon as I star to drive I get a warning. The weird part is that in the service menu it still shows my wheels as all green like everything is ok and working. Maybe i need different sensors?

different sensors. the sensors off of my 2010 E90 would do exactly what you are seeing on my 2013 F30. initial error, then after driving a little bit, the error would go away. if you have a code reader, the RDC unit will show an error of incompatible sesors.

sandwi54 · 12-23-2015, 02:42 PM

The sensors changed for 2014 model years and beyond. That's why you are getting an error. You need the correct sensors for your car.

humbertin0 · 12-30-2015, 01:04 AM

If your car has a build safe of AFTER March 2014, you need new style VDO TPMS.

PS:
PM Sent! I have a brand new set if you're interested. They're OEM BMW and they'll work with your F34. Asking $200 shipped. Let me know.

road bike · 01-02-2016, 03:54 AM

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bmw-again · 01-02-2016, 07:40 AM

I purchased a set of aftermarket tpms off of ebay for my f34 winters for $120. They work fine and register fine. I also have aftermarket tpms for my f34 summers that work fine and were like $100 at the time. You do not have to go with oe Bmw there is cheaper alternatives.

humbertin0 · 01-02-2016, 09:47 AM

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I purchased a set of aftermarket tpms off of ebay for my f34 winters for $120. They work fine and register fine. I also have aftermarket tpms for my f34 summers that work fine and were like $100 at the time. You do not have to go with oe Bmw there is cheaper alternatives.

True, I've heard he aftermarket sensors work fine but apparently they don't last as long because the batteries aren't made of the same quality.

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DanITman Private First Class 51 Rep 129 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	TPMS Sensor error - need help I was given a set of winter wheels with sensors from a 13' Z4. I assumed that the sensors would have been the same as my 14' F34. As soon as I star to drive I get a warning. The weird part is that in the service menu it still shows my wheels as all green like everything is ok and working. Maybe i need different sensors?
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sandwi54 Major 538 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: G07, F90 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: California iTrader: (1)	The sensors changed for 2014 model years and beyond. That's why you are getting an error. You need the correct sensors for your car. __________________ 2022 X7 M50i Phytonic Blue 2019 M5 MBB (wife's DD)
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humbertin0 Banned 89 Rep 440 Posts Drives: 2017 M4 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (22)	If your car has a build safe of AFTER March 2014, you need new style VDO TPMS. PS: PM Sent! I have a brand new set if you're interested. They're OEM BMW and they'll work with your F34. Asking $200 shipped. Let me know.
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bmw-again First Lieutenant 76 Rep 381 Posts Drives: 17 440xi GC-15 X1 xline Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Illinois iTrader: (1)	I purchased a set of aftermarket tpms off of ebay for my f34 winters for $120. They work fine and register fine. I also have aftermarket tpms for my f34 summers that work fine and were like $100 at the time. You do not have to go with oe Bmw there is cheaper alternatives.
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