04-08-2013, 06:57 AM | #1 |
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Question about replacing valve stem
Tried everything to remove the valve stem cap but it is stuck.
used wd 40, 2 pliers etc.... right i cant check my psi due to this fact... looking to replace the whole valve stem is there any sensor involved when replacing the stem? still using the original good year all season. thanks fellow x3 owners~ |
04-08-2013, 11:27 AM | #2 |
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Nop, there is no tire pressure monitoring system on the Canadian cars. Our cars use the rotational speed on each tire to detect pressure loss.
...twist harder.
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04-09-2013, 07:23 AM | #4 | |
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lol gonna fk up if i twist harder, going to a shop to get a replaced. hopefully it wont be expensive. |
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04-09-2013, 08:06 AM | #5 |
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Parts (valve stem and cap) shouldn't be expensive. http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...57&hg=36&fg=15
There will be some labor involved, but not a lot. Hopefully it is all covered by warranty. |
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04-09-2013, 11:05 AM | #7 |
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I too bought some valve caps on eBay. I have my summer and winter wheels swapped by an excellent independant BMW mechanic near my office. He took one look at the eBay valve caps and told me that they would be trouble sooner or later, and to put the stock ones back on. I did.
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04-09-2013, 04:17 PM | #9 |
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I had the same problem on our other car.... bottom line - on put ebay tire caps on your tyres!
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