11-16-2015, 06:53 AM | #1 |
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Tyre Pressure Sensor Programme for Run Flats
Can anyone inform if there is a separate Tyre Pressure Monitoring Programme for BMW X3's with run flat tyres?
Previous to having work done (unrelated fuel tank replacement) at a BMW dealer the tyre pressure indicator would alert on detecting a drop of a few lb's and instruct to drive to the nearest dealer. After the work, my tyre pressure sensors were not functioning at all (had a puncture and car didn't know) more work at BMW to correct the issue. To test I let some air out and after a few miles the display instructed to pull over immediately. BMW told me they have loaded the latest tyre pressure monitor programme and it's the only one they have, but it looks to me like they would need two, one for standard tyres and one for run flats as run flats circumference don't change much with pressure changes. Also the new dashboard message does not correlate with a car on run flats. |
11-16-2015, 07:37 AM | #2 |
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There are 2 different units depending on your country and spec.
1 uses DSC sensors to look at circumference change with a flat. The other has in tyre pressure monitors. (Option 2VB, tyre pressure display) Both work fine with runflats or "normal" type tyres. No change in software needed. Just remember to re-initialise the system as per your owners manual each time you change the tire pressure.
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11-22-2015, 06:53 AM | #4 |
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Local tyre shop changed to wintertyres friday. They have a "tyrehotel" :change - wash - store both sets for £40/year.
Summers 20" - winters 18". TPMS for winters bought by tyreshop who programmed "pirates" to work with my car. Pressed "reset" on TPMS display while driving - after about a minute pressures displayed. This was third time around - took some more time first. Summertyres Run Flats,original Pirellis. Wintertyres "normal" tyres although studded. Have compressor+slime bought on Amazone. Last edited by Tjalle; 11-22-2015 at 07:01 AM.. |
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Change to 2VB option
DSC sensors look at circumference change with a flat.
The other is tire pressure monitors. (Option 2VB, tire pressure display). My vehicle came with the DSC sensors is possible to change to 2VB option? |
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