TPMS "Inactive"

Jooebimmer · 02-25-2022, 07:43 AM

Hello,

I know is an old post, but I took my front left tire to replace the brake sensor and after reinstalling the tire I got this TPMS Innactive. It was cold in Chicago with ice everywhere. Could I have disconnected something?
I think I might have touched the connector for the ABS and that's it.
What do you guys think?

adias · 03-21-2022, 01:45 PM

New to the BMW world... Own 2008 328i Coupe (E92). Also have inactive TPMS. All wheel sensors were checked by tire shop when tires were changed. Is this an antenna module issue? Where is the TPMS antenna located in a 2008 E92? Are there any other TPMS sensors in the car?

Thanks!

ewrjontan · 02-08-2023, 09:12 AM

Been getting this "inactive" warning pop on and off during my drives. I recently replaced a tire due to a puncture. The tire shops from my experience usually change out the batteries in the TPMS sensor but they may not have. I ran my Foxwell scanner and didnt see any specific codes pertaining to the TPMS. So I dont know if it is the wheel with the replaced tire or one of the other wheels. Normally, if it was just low pressure, it would say "Low pressure" and not just "inactive." This leads me to believe that the sensor itself is low on battery.

I have a 2010, its my understanding that this vehicle actually has sensors in the wheel and is not just measuring wheel speed like in the earlier models correct?

thepinpoint@optonline.net · 11-18-2023, 03:08 PM

2009 335ic ...

same issue “inactive” ... I checked all the pressures and they’re good ... so, as this is not a critical issue - just annoying - I’m not gonna freak out. Planing on new tires soon anyway so I’ll deal with it then. How did you make out?

mm0720 · 07-28-2024, 08:36 AM

2008 pre-lci 335i sedan
first time post

Previously took 10 ish minutes of driving before tpms flashed inactive, recently it’s been flashing inactive right at startup. All 4 tpms sensors scan ok communication/battery ok, all 4 at correct pressures and reset is not possible using bc button. Rdc trigger transmitters in wheel wells connectors appear ok, main rdc antenna connector as well cleaned both as precaution. tpms issues started after removal of passenger wheel well and it’s respective rdc trigger for headlight work. any ideas would be appreciated.

redblackbmw · 10-11-2024, 01:59 PM

I went to my trunk to pull out the RDC box and clean the mold and mildew off, and after driving 2 miles the error left...Thank God

Also, my tmps fuse was blown as well, I had all those codes as well

07 e90

02-25-2022, 07:43 AM	#67
Jooebimmer Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2006 325i and 2010 328i Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Houston iTrader: (0)	Hello, I know is an old post, but I took my front left tire to replace the brake sensor and after reinstalling the tire I got this TPMS Innactive. It was cold in Chicago with ice everywhere. Could I have disconnected something? I think I might have touched the connector for the ABS and that's it. What do you guys think?
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03-21-2022, 01:45 PM	#68
adias Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 328i E92 Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Southwest iTrader: (0)	New to the BMW world... Own 2008 328i Coupe (E92). Also have inactive TPMS. All wheel sensors were checked by tire shop when tires were changed. Is this an antenna module issue? Where is the TPMS antenna located in a 2008 E92? Are there any other TPMS sensors in the car? Thanks!
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02-08-2023, 09:12 AM	#69
ewrjontan Private 12 Rep 52 Posts Drives: BMW E36 M3 Porsche 987 Cayman Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Omaha, NE iTrader: (0)	Been getting this "inactive" warning pop on and off during my drives. I recently replaced a tire due to a puncture. The tire shops from my experience usually change out the batteries in the TPMS sensor but they may not have. I ran my Foxwell scanner and didnt see any specific codes pertaining to the TPMS. So I dont know if it is the wheel with the replaced tire or one of the other wheels. Normally, if it was just low pressure, it would say "Low pressure" and not just "inactive." This leads me to believe that the sensor itself is low on battery. I have a 2010, its my understanding that this vehicle actually has sensors in the wheel and is not just measuring wheel speed like in the earlier models correct?
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11-18-2023, 03:08 PM	#70
thepinpoint@optonline.net New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 3351c Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: New York State iTrader: (0)	“INACTIVE" 2009 335ic ... same issue “inactive” ... I checked all the pressures and they’re good ... so, as this is not a critical issue - just annoying - I’m not gonna freak out. Planing on new tires soon anyway so I’ll deal with it then. How did you make out?
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07-28-2024, 08:36 AM	#71
mm0720 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 2008 e90 335i Join Date: May 2024 Location: chicago iTrader: (0)	2008 pre-lci 335i sedan first time post Previously took 10 ish minutes of driving before tpms flashed inactive, recently it’s been flashing inactive right at startup. All 4 tpms sensors scan ok communication/battery ok, all 4 at correct pressures and reset is not possible using bc button. Rdc trigger transmitters in wheel wells connectors appear ok, main rdc antenna connector as well cleaned both as precaution. tpms issues started after removal of passenger wheel well and it’s respective rdc trigger for headlight work. any ideas would be appreciated. Attached Images
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10-11-2024, 01:59 PM	#72
redblackbmw Private 4 Rep 61 Posts Drives: red/black 328i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: miami beach iTrader: (0)	TPMS Inactive I went to my trunk to pull out the RDC box and clean the mold and mildew off, and after driving 2 miles the error left...Thank God Also, my tmps fuse was blown as well, I had all those codes as well 07 e90
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