HELP! TPMS malfunction not going away

jahmed78 · 01-03-2011, 12:57 AM

I installed front lowering perches and put 5mm spacers in the rear. I now have a TPMS malfunction light, but not sure why. I tried resetting via i-drive to no avail. i also tried disconnecting the battery. still have the light and it says TPM malfunction. any ideas?

Tag · 01-03-2011, 01:52 AM

Did you drive it for a little while after resetting it?

jahmed78 · 01-03-2011, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by tag824

Did you drive it for a little while after resetting it?

yup...drove for 5 mins, then reset again and drove for an hour. still there

Tag · 01-03-2011, 02:21 AM

Try checking the pressure in all four tires tomorrow when they are cold and fill them up if needed then reset and see if that works. If you're still having issues I would take it in, hopefully you're still under warranty.

Only problem I can think of is you have a tire that's could have a slow leak or you have the wrong type of sensors in the wheels, but it doesn't sound like you changed your TPMS out.

jahmed78 · 01-03-2011, 02:25 AM

one of the valve stems is missing in the rear tire and the car was jacked up on its rears for two days...but when i checked pressure in the morning all the wheels were fine ~40psi. i guess i'll check again and get a valve stem cap tomorrow. hope its nothing big.

ceb · 01-03-2011, 09:39 AM

IIRC, pre-2010 BMWs have a receiver in the fender (fender liner?) Could that have been damaged during your install?

jahmed78 · 01-03-2011, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ceb

IIRC, pre-2010 BMWs have a receiver in the fender (fender liner?) Could that have been damaged during your install?

ur a genius!

my friend who helped me apparently had loosened the fender liner and in the process unhooked the wire to this receiver. i always thought that thing was for fog lights! i was able to reset via i-drive once i hooked it back up this morning.

thanks!!! can always rely on the trusty e90post folks lol

ceb · 01-03-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jahmed78

ur a genius!

my friend who helped me apparently had loosened the fender liner and in the process unhooked the wire to this receiver. i always thought that thing was for fog lights! i was able to reset via i-drive once i hooked it back up this morning.

thanks!!! can always rely on the trusty e90post folks lol

Woo-hoo. I was right for a change. I'm glad I could help.

2010 and newer versions use a different sensor and receiver. No more receivers at each corner.

kennethpetro · 12-07-2011, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by ceb

Woo-hoo. I was right for a change. I'm glad I could help.

2010 and newer versions use a different sensor and receiver. No more receivers at each corner.

Do you know where the TPMS receiver(s) are located on a 2011 LCI E92? My TPMS has been malfunctioning ever since i installed my HID Fogs! I've tried to look for a sensor in the front bumper, but i wasn't able to find anything that remotely looked like a sensor....Help anyone????

ultraslan · 06-21-2012, 12:16 AM

Where are the TPM receivers are located? I am having the same problem.. TPM malfunction wont go away .

bavarianx · 06-26-2012, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ultraslan

Where are the TPM receivers are located? I am having the same problem.. TPM malfunction wont go away .

on your car there is one in each fender, the fronts are on the front fender liner.

ultraslan · 06-29-2012, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by bavarianx

on your car there is one in each fender, the fronts are on the front fender liner.

could you be more specific please. i am sorry if this is a stupid question, I am not that advanced with the cars. thanks

beskone · 06-29-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ultraslan

could you be more specific please. i am sorry if this is a stupid question, I am not that advanced with the cars. thanks

+1 I'm having a TPMS issue and would love to know the exact positions of the sensors on a 2012 e92 LCI

ultraslan · 07-01-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by beskone

+1 I'm having a TPMS issue and would love to know the exact positions of the sensors on a 2012 e92 LCI

have tried taking it to the dealer?

mcpcolas · 07-01-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ceb

IIRC, pre-2010 BMWs have a receiver in the fender (fender liner?) Could that have been damaged during your install?

it's most definitely that ,i had HID fog light installed and the idiot who installed the fog put the ballast right next to the receiver. when my tpms malfunction warning came on and refused to reset, i took the car in for service. dealer told me the ballast for the fog got so hot that it melted the receiver, and that they wont replace it since it is cause by an aftermarket part. can i hold the shop reliable? and ask them to pay to get my car fix

kgroschi · 10-20-2012, 02:36 AM

Also had my angel eye bulbs replaced with white angel eye lights and have the same issue.

Where and how exactly can I reconnect the system?

Thank you.

6spdcoupe · 10-21-2012, 01:54 PM

or just have it coded out. it's not all that helpful anyway. still need a gauge to fill it, might as well use a gauge to test it..

kgroschi · 11-09-2012, 07:57 PM

Do we have any more answers guys please? Also installed white angel eyes in my 09 E90 and have the malfunction now. What can I do to fix it?

Kooshi3 · 05-11-2014, 08:00 PM

I wanted to bump this old thread.

I did a FMIC installation and when I put everything back together I started getting the TPM Malfunction error.

Referencing this thread I saw that many mentioned the possibility of the sensor plugs being loose so I took off the bumper today to test this. When I did, I saw that one was somewhat loose so I reattached it.

No fix. Disconnected both, reset the ecu then put them back in both. No fix.

Any ideas, could I have damaged the sensor in someway on the fender liners or is there anything I could be missing. Your help is greatly appreciated as I'm feeling

right now not being able to figure this out.

01-03-2011, 12:57 AM	#1
jahmed78 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 299 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW e90 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6)	HELP! TPMS malfunction not going away I installed front lowering perches and put 5mm spacers in the rear. I now have a TPMS malfunction light, but not sure why. I tried resetting via i-drive to no avail. i also tried disconnecting the battery. still have the light and it says TPM malfunction. any ideas? __________________ 2007 335i e90 - black on black w/wood trim and iDrive 19" BMW M-Performance wheels, ST coilovers, m3 rep front bumper and skirts, CF Hamann rep diffuser, Remus Race quad exhaust, aFe DCI, LED angel eyes & DRL kit,
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01-03-2011, 02:21 AM	#4
Tag this is the way 20021 Rep 8,950 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Try checking the pressure in all four tires tomorrow when they are cold and fill them up if needed then reset and see if that works. If you're still having issues I would take it in, hopefully you're still under warranty. Only problem I can think of is you have a tire that's could have a slow leak or you have the wrong type of sensors in the wheels, but it doesn't sound like you changed your TPMS out.
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jahmed78 Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 299 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW e90 335i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (6)	one of the valve stems is missing in the rear tire and the car was jacked up on its rears for two days...but when i checked pressure in the morning all the wheels were fine ~40psi. i guess i'll check again and get a valve stem cap tomorrow. hope its nothing big. __________________ 2007 335i e90 - black on black w/wood trim and iDrive 19" BMW M-Performance wheels, ST coilovers, m3 rep front bumper and skirts, CF Hamann rep diffuser, Remus Race quad exhaust, aFe DCI, LED angel eyes & DRL kit,
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ceb NHTSA Nazi 28 Rep 1,983 Posts Drives: 335ix Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (1)	IIRC, pre-2010 BMWs have a receiver in the fender (fender liner?) Could that have been damaged during your install?
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ultraslan Private First Class 8 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Where are the TPM receivers are located? I am having the same problem.. TPM malfunction wont go away .
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kgroschi Captain 669 Rep 958 Posts Drives: 08' M5, '09 335i, '18 M3 MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Munich and Los Angeles (O.C.) iTrader: (0)	Also had my angel eye bulbs replaced with white angel eye lights and have the same issue. Where and how exactly can I reconnect the system? Thank you.
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kgroschi Captain 669 Rep 958 Posts Drives: 08' M5, '09 335i, '18 M3 MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Munich and Los Angeles (O.C.) iTrader: (0)	Do we have any more answers guys please? Also installed white angel eyes in my 09 E90 and have the malfunction now. What can I do to fix it?
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Kooshi3 Lieutenant 73 Rep 483 Posts Drives: '09 Jet Black 335i (E92) Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (15)	I wanted to bump this old thread. I did a FMIC installation and when I put everything back together I started getting the TPM Malfunction error. Referencing this thread I saw that many mentioned the possibility of the sensor plugs being loose so I took off the bumper today to test this. When I did, I saw that one was somewhat loose so I reattached it. No fix. Disconnected both, reset the ecu then put them back in both. No fix. Any ideas, could I have damaged the sensor in someway on the fender liners or is there anything I could be missing. Your help is greatly appreciated as I'm feeling right now not being able to figure this out.
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