TPMS not resetting :/

335 oClock · 11-12-2011, 11:58 AM

Hey guys,
I have searched for this; but my TPMS alert is still on

I recently installed aftermarket wheels;

From what I understand,
turn the car on and go to the car settings, and choose reset TPMS and drive off, as the message on iDrive suggests...it says "resetting" for quite a while

After a few miles; maybe about 10, an error pops up and says "inactive"..

I have tried this a couple of times, however after a a while it just comes up as "Inactive"

Can somebody please help me out?

Thanks,

reaper335 · 11-12-2011, 01:00 PM

did you put compatible tpms in your new wheels?

335 oClock · 11-12-2011, 01:00 PM

yes

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper335

did you put compatible tpms in your new wheels?

Express · 11-12-2011, 01:03 PM

drive the car around it should go away assuming you have installed the right sensors

Jadar · 11-12-2011, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reaper335

did you put compatible tpms in your new wheels?

This ^ 06-09 sensors are different than the 2010+

Also this happened to me, because I took off the runflats, and used one as a spare in the trunk. And It was picking up that tire in the trunk and was throwing off the computer. So I had to remove it to reset and then I put it back.

But keep trying, it will reset if theyre the correct sensors.

tibra1 · 11-12-2011, 01:13 PM

I had this exact same issue..TPMS Inactive...constantly appearing and then going away...You cannot reset or just "drive" and have it go away...if people dont know what they are talking about they should not offer advice..

Anyhoo..Codes from my BT tool...

604E:
Error: Tire Pressure Control-system
Error will cause a warning light
Error is not currently present
Test conditions have been completed

6054:
Error: Wheel electronic FL
Error will cause a warning light
Error is not currently present
Test conditions have been completed

6055:
Error: Wheel electronic FR
Error will cause a warning light
Error is not currently present
Test conditions have been completed

6056:
Error: Wheel electronic RL
Error will cause a warning light
Error is not currently present
Test conditions have been completed

6057:
Error: Wheel electronic RR
Error will cause a warning light
Error is not currently present
Test conditions have been completed

All the wheel sensors were new and correct so I know it couldnt be that all 4 sensors failed as the codes were telling me..logic told me it was the brain of the whole thing Code 604E..and I was right...ended up being the TPMS RDC control unit..$100 plugs in behind the carpet liner in the trunk near the battery

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=36&fg=15

Part #1

335 oClock · 11-12-2011, 01:26 PM

I have a BT tool as well, how can I check to see which code it is, where would I look?

The TPMS are off of a 2007 e92, would this make a difference? Im an lci 2011

thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibra1

I had this exact same issue..TPMS Inactive...constantly appearing and then going away...You cannot reset or just "drive" and have it go away...if people dont know what they are talking about they should not offer advice..

Anyhoo..Codes from my BT tool...

604E:
Error: Tire Pressure Control-system
Error will cause a warning light
Error is not currently present
Test conditions have been completed

6054:
Error: Wheel electronic FL
Error will cause a warning light
Error is not currently present
Test conditions have been completed

6055:
Error: Wheel electronic FR
Error will cause a warning light
Error is not currently present
Test conditions have been completed

6056:
Error: Wheel electronic RL
Error will cause a warning light
Error is not currently present
Test conditions have been completed

6057:
Error: Wheel electronic RR
Error will cause a warning light
Error is not currently present
Test conditions have been completed

All the wheel sensors were new and correct so I know it couldnt be that all 4 sensors failed as the codes were telling me..logic told me it was the brain of the whole thing Code 604E..and I was right...ended up being the TPMS RDC control unit..$100 plugs in behind the carpet liner in the trunk near the battery

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=36&fg=15

Part #1

335 oClock · 11-12-2011, 01:27 PM

how do you know/ did it happen to you if your car is an 07?

I have a 2011 and the sensors are off of a 2007 e92, I don't think its the year..

Quote:

Originally Posted by dd1981

This ^ 06-09 sensors are different than the 2010+

Also this happened to me, because I took off the runflats, and used one as a spare in the trunk. And It was picking up that tire in the trunk and was throwing off the computer. So I had to remove it to reset and then I put it back.

But keep trying, it will reset if theyre the correct sensors.

tibra1 · 11-12-2011, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335 oClock

I have a BT tool as well, how can I check to see which code it is, where would I look?

The TPMS are off of a 2007 e92, would this make a difference? Im an lci 2011

thanks

Tire Pressure Module in the BT tool will store the codes..dont know about which sensors.

nbkkvv5 · 11-12-2011, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335 oClock

how do you know/ did it happen to you if your car is an 07?

I have a 2011 and the sensors are off of a 2007 e92, I don't think its the year..

see post #4 ... sensors off of a 07 will not work with 2010 and 2011 models
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53729

reaper335 · 11-12-2011, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335 oClock

I have a BT tool as well, how can I check to see which code it is, where would I look?

The TPMS are off of a 2007 e92, would this make a difference? Im an lci 2011

thanks

yes... that makes a difference

flip4335 · 11-12-2011, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nbkkvv5

see post #4 ... sensors off of a 07 will not work with 2010 and 2011 models
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53729

+1

TPMS sensor frequencies changed with the 2010+ models. If your TPMS came off a 2007-2009 model, you need to buy new TPMS to match your 2011 model year.

335 oClock · 11-12-2011, 01:51 PM

mad0259: damnit. lol arite thanks guys... lets spend some more money !

Quote:

Originally Posted by flip4335

+1

TPMS sensor frequencies changed with the 2010+ models. If your TPMS came off a 2007-2009 model, you need to buy new TPMS to match your 2011 model year.

tibra1 · 11-12-2011, 01:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335 oClock

mad0259: damnit. lol arite thanks guys... lets spend some more money !

Read the codes b4 you spend on anything

ceb · 11-12-2011, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibra1

Read the codes b4 you spend on anything

Always good advice, but codes won't help him if he owns a 2011 and the sensors are from a 2007. In that case we know that the sensors won't work.

BQTuning · 11-12-2011, 02:19 PM

Funny to see this ..... last night my TPM prompted me to make ajustment to tire presure and then reset the TPM. No specific tire was pointed to of having the tire presure problem

This happened right after launching at a 1/4 mile track. I went into iDrive and selected reset as it was telling me to do.

Message staying on for like almost 15 minutes trying to reset TPM.

When I launched again on the track it then went away

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tibra1 Banned 132 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	I had this exact same issue..TPMS Inactive...constantly appearing and then going away...You cannot reset or just "drive" and have it go away...if people dont know what they are talking about they should not offer advice.. Anyhoo..Codes from my BT tool... 604E: Error: Tire Pressure Control-system Error will cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed 6054: Error: Wheel electronic FL Error will cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed 6055: Error: Wheel electronic FR Error will cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed 6056: Error: Wheel electronic RL Error will cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed 6057: Error: Wheel electronic RR Error will cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed All the wheel sensors were new and correct so I know it couldnt be that all 4 sensors failed as the codes were telling me..logic told me it was the brain of the whole thing Code 604E..and I was right...ended up being the TPMS RDC control unit..$100 plugs in behind the carpet liner in the trunk near the battery http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...94&hg=36&fg=15 Part #1
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BQTuning Banned 475 Rep 4,392 Posts Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive35i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: bq@bqtuning.com iTrader: (0)	Funny to see this ..... last night my TPM prompted me to make ajustment to tire presure and then reset the TPM. No specific tire was pointed to of having the tire presure problem This happened right after launching at a 1/4 mile track. I went into iDrive and selected reset as it was telling me to do. Message staying on for like almost 15 minutes trying to reset TPM. When I launched again on the track it then went away
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