Ugh.. TPMS Malfunction

m3soupy · 10-02-2010, 12:46 AM

My TPMS light went off this morning and the first thing I was thinking, "CRAP!

Dyno day is tomorrow and I have a flat tire!"
...but it wasn't for tire pressure. I got a message the the TPMS system had malfunctioned.
I couldn't reset it on the display, but held the TPMS console button to force a reset.

No luck, it's stuck resetting.. anyone else have this issue before?
I have the OEM 18" rims with Advan AD08's that are over a month old.

I did get the DCT 2.39.0 update 4 days prior but wouldn't think that it would be related..

Anyways, it looks like i'll be bringing it in Monday.

tha_good_life · 10-02-2010, 12:58 AM

Did you reset the TPMS sensor when you installed the wheels? I had the same problem and it kept saying resetting. I drove the car while still in reset mode and it went away eventually.

JCtx · 10-02-2010, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by m3soupy

I couldn't reset it on the display, but held the TPMS console button to force a reset.

And??? You don't have the 'TPMS' light on the dash, only the tire symbol, so your system should be fine after the reset is finalized. Seems like one of those electrical gremlins to me (I've had a few myself only once so far). Drive the car for the required 10 to 12 miles and the system should go back to normal. If not, I'd try disconnecting the battery and try again before taking the car in. If it happens again, then you have no choice. Good luck.

geneatals · 10-02-2010, 01:04 AM

maybe a silly question, but you did drive a bit after you hit the reset button correct? the tpm's and system doesn't reset until you've driven a few minutes (mile or 2)..

m3soupy · 10-02-2010, 01:14 AM

I didn't reset it when the new tires were put on, I didn't know I had to. I guess I should have RTFM..
the manual says: "Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed, reset the system."

I drove about for about 10 minutes (<4 miles), but shut the car off in between for gas and atm. I'll be driving a bit more in the morning so hopefully that fixes it..

... and I the first thing I did was check the pressures.

**ben@tirerack** · 10-05-2010, 03:34 PM

Good to check pressures first, but yes, the driving has to be continuous for the re-set to complete. Hold the reset, drive for ~15mins or so, and you should be good.

10-02-2010, 12:46 AM	#1
m3soupy Private First Class 15 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 E90 w/DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Ugh.. TPMS Malfunction My TPMS light went off this morning and the first thing I was thinking, "CRAP! Dyno day is tomorrow and I have a flat tire!" ...but it wasn't for tire pressure. I got a message the the TPMS system had malfunctioned. I couldn't reset it on the display, but held the TPMS console button to force a reset. No luck, it's stuck resetting.. anyone else have this issue before? I have the OEM 18" rims with Advan AD08's that are over a month old. I did get the DCT 2.39.0 update 4 days prior but wouldn't think that it would be related.. Anyways, it looks like i'll be bringing it in Monday.
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tha_good_life Brigadier General 376 Rep 4,089 Posts Drives: 21 X6MC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (22) Garage List 2021 BMW X6MC [10.00] 2010 BMW M3 [8.68]	Did you reset the TPMS sensor when you installed the wheels? I had the same problem and it kept saying resetting. I drove the car while still in reset mode and it went away eventually.
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geneatals Ninja 390 Rep 4,014 Posts Drives: 2019 530e Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: So Cal (SFV) iTrader: (3)	maybe a silly question, but you did drive a bit after you hit the reset button correct? the tpm's and system doesn't reset until you've driven a few minutes (mile or 2).. __________________ 2019 AW G30 530e l ZPP l ZMP l ZDH Retired: 2016 F80 M3, 2012 E90 M3, 2008 535i
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m3soupy Private First Class 15 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2010 M3 E90 w/DCT Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I didn't reset it when the new tires were put on, I didn't know I had to. I guess I should have RTFM.. the manual says: "Each time a tire inflation pressure has been corrected or a wheel or tire has been changed, reset the system." I drove about for about 10 minutes (<4 miles), but shut the car off in between for gas and atm. I'll be driving a bit more in the morning so hopefully that fixes it.. ... and I the first thing I did was check the pressures. Last edited by m3soupy; 10-02-2010 at 01:21 AM..
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ben@tirerack M3Post Supporting Vendor 87 Rep 964 Posts Drives: 740i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Bend, IN iTrader: (0)	Good to check pressures first, but yes, the driving has to be continuous for the re-set to complete. Hold the reset, drive for ~15mins or so, and you should be good. __________________ _______________________________________________ I have accepted a new position at Tire Rack and am no longer in the sales department. gary@tirerack.com is available to assist with M3 questions.
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