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[BelAirBMW]

Anybody know if I get a set of wheels without the sensors is there a way to disable the warning light that will come on but still have it be capable of showing other error messages...

[SCRAPY 2]

i asked the dealer cause i have the same deal and they told me theres nothing to do about it. but you can get the tpms from tire rack or discount tire for about 75.00 each and youll have to have the dealer program them to your car.

[BelAirBMW]

Thanks scrapy ^

[BrianMN]

No, I had the TPMS Error on for 6 months before I got fed up with it and put the TPMS back in w/ new tires. I wish there was a way...

Macht Schnell makes a system that sends out the frequency to your sensors...but it carries a high price tag...something like $250 or something.

[cb1111]

It is illegal for any manufacturer or dealer to disable a Federally mandated safety device or system.

There is another issue to consider in that deactivating a safety system may be considered tampering with the vehicles safety systems and result in warranty issues.

[Express]

Originally Posted by BelAirBMW

Anybody know if I get a set of wheels without the sensors is there a way to disable the warning light that will come on but still have it be capable of showing other error messages...

i won't say anything more (since there isn't anything more) than i got a software update while my car did not have FTM and i had no warning light when i picked it up from the dealer. i didn't request they do anything to it, but it was gone and i was happy about that.

i have FTM back in now though =)

[cb1111]

Originally Posted by express705

i won't say anything more (since there isn't anything more) than i got a software update while my car did not have FTM and i had no warning light when i picked it up from the dealer. i didn't request they do anything to it, but it was gone and i was happy about that.

i have FTM back in now though =)

You have FTM which does not require any sensors or additional parts. The dealer merely pumped your tires up to the proper level and reset your system.

This has nothing to do with TPMS.

[Express]

Originally Posted by cb1111

You have FTM which does not require any sensors or additional parts. The dealer merely pumped your tires up to the proper level and reset your system.

This has nothing to do with TPMS.

i beg to differ my friend.

[fdriller9]

Originally Posted by express705

i beg to differ my friend.

Originally Posted by express705

i beg to differ my friend.

No cb1111 is right. FTM measures the rotation size of the tire. If it becomes smaller, due to lose of pressure, the flat tire light is tripped. TPMS actually monitors the pressure in each tire. It is a more sensitive system.

Like cb1111 said, the dealer just reset your system. Putting different wheels on tripped your FTM because they are different size wheels/tires....thus they have different rotational size.

[Express]

Originally Posted by *********

No cb1111 is right. FTM measures the rotation size of the tire. If it becomes smaller, due to lose of pressure, the flat tire light is tripped. TPMS actually monitors the pressure in each tire. It is a more sensitive system.

Like cb1111 said, the dealer just reset your system. Putting different wheels on tripped your FTM because they are different size wheels/tires....thus they have different rotational size.

o rly??? then the sensors in my wheels are just for looks right?

[fdriller9]

Originally Posted by express705

o rly??? then the sensors in my wheels are just for looks right?

All pre-07 (I think, as in I'm not sure what year....but I'm 100% positive 06 has FTM) models have FTM. You bought sensors by mistake.

I bought wheels from another member here who had TMPS and the metal valve stems/sensors in the wheels....they serve no purpose on my car. If anything they are added weight.

Go to you car and go to FTM in iDrive (if you have it)....you don't have TMPS. If you had TMPS you would be able to see pressures for each tire.

[Express]

Originally Posted by *********

All pre-07 (I think, as in I'm not sure what year....but I'm 100% positive 06 has FTM) models have FTM. You bought sensors by mistake.

I bought wheels from another member here who had TMPS and the metal valve stems/sensors in the wheels....they serve no purpose on my car. If anything they are added weight.

Go to you car and go to FTM in iDrive (if you have it)....you don't have TMPS. If you had TMPS you would be able to see pressures for each tire.

i didn't buy anything. they are still on my OEM wheels. don't have i drive either.

[fdriller9]

Originally Posted by express705

i didn't buy anything. they are still on my OEM wheels. don't have i drive either.

Did you buy your car used? I don't mean to argue with you but I strongly believe that your car does NOT have TMPS.

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1283893

TMPS is only in 07+ vehicles.

[Express]

OO of my car. haven't changed much.

i agree with you there, and i may be wrong... but my car clearly states in the OBC menu TPMS. i also have sensors that i did not add or alter.

maybe im wrong? who knows..

not trying to argue either. =D

[cb1111]

Originally Posted by express705

OO of my car. haven't changed much.

i agree with you there, and i may be wrong... but my car clearly states in the OBC menu TPMS. i also have sensors that i did not add or alter.

maybe im wrong? who knows..

not trying to argue either. =D

Here you go. TPMS wasn't mandated until 2007 and I know of no 2006 BMW that is equipped with TPMS.

Acuras had them in 2005, but most Europeans didn't have them until they were mandated by the TREAD act.

http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/ruli...nal/index.html