tire presure monitor

dirtmaster666 · 05-06-2010, 07:29 PM

i have a 2007 335i and i was told that in canada the 2007 did not come with tire pressure monitoring system..this true?

catch · 05-06-2010, 08:25 PM

mine is an April build 07 and i have tire pressure monitors

dirtmaster666 · 05-06-2010, 08:53 PM

ok so what does it mean when your tire pressue monitoring system light is on and lit in red..i filled all my tires to about 35 psi and reset the system...light still on and none of my tires leak..plz any info would be awesome

john335i · 05-06-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtmaster666

ok so what does it mean when your tire pressue monitoring system light is on and lit in red..i filled all my tires to about 35 psi and reset the system...light still on and none of my tires leak..plz any info would be awesome

Did you recently change from Snow tires to your summer tires? My 2007 is able to measure the tire pressure. If your snow tires had a different level of pressure than your summer tires then all you need to do is reset it. Even if you changed the pressure on the set of existing tires you will need to reset the Tire Pressure system on the car, it's easy just look it up in the manual.

dirtmaster666 · 05-06-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by john335i

Did you recently change from Snow tires to your summer tires? My 2007 is able to measure the tire pressure. If your snow tires had a different level of pressure than your summer tires then all you need to do is reset it. Even if you changed the pressure on the set of existing tires you will need to reset the Tire Pressure system on the car, it's easy just look it up in the manual.

ya like i said i did reset it on the car already...tried twice and still same light

BavFan_08 · 05-07-2010, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by dirtmaster666

i have a 2007 335i and i was told that in canada the 2007 did not come with tire pressure monitoring system..this true?

check out

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36772

Also there is a diff between what Canada and USA uses.

FTM - Flat tire Monitor

TPMS - Tire pressure Monitoring System (as you already know.)

NiteHwk · 05-08-2010, 10:20 AM

Not that it helps with a 2007 since I have a 2008 335xi coupe but ...

I was told I had TPMS when I picked up the car at the dealer so I would have to keep that in mind when I purchased winter tires for itand that I would have to reset the system whenever I traded over from summer to winter or back. So I added sensors when I purchased my winter tire/wheel package from Tirerack.

This year when I removed my winters I went to a 19" wheel and planned to move the sensors from my original factory tires to the new tires. Imagine my surprise when the tire shop called to say there were no sensors in the factory tires. They put the new tires on without sensors. One of the valves was bad and leaking air but I didn't realize. Later that day when driving the tire pressure warning light came on. I stopped, saw the low tire and added air so I could get back to the shop.

So it seems that in Canada in 2008 the 335xi (with zsp) did not have TPMS but rather FTM and it works.

BavFan_08 · 05-08-2010, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by NiteHwk

Not that it helps with a 2007 since I have a 2008 335xi coupe but ...

I was told I had TPMS when I picked up the car at the dealer so I would have to keep that in mind when I purchased winter tires for itand that I would have to reset the system whenever I traded over from summer to winter or back. So I added sensors when I purchased my winter tire/wheel package from Tirerack.

This year when I removed my winters I went to a 19" wheel and planned to move the sensors from my original factory tires to the new tires. Imagine my surprise when the tire shop called to say there were no sensors in the factory tires. They put the new tires on without sensors. One of the valves was bad and leaking air but I didn't realize. Later that day when driving the tire pressure warning light came on. I stopped, saw the low tire and added air so I could get back to the shop.

So it seems that in Canada in 2008 the 335xi (with zsp) did not have TPMS but rather FTM and it works.

I believe this has been talked about quite a lot in e90post. Canada is FTM, USA is TPMS for the most part. The 335i I'm driving is also FTM.

ryanful · 05-09-2010, 04:04 PM

My 2009 Lci 323i is also FTM.

And I specifically asked the dealer if it had TPMS, which he said it did.

Oh well, I guess the well educated enthusiast knows more after all.

dirtmaster666 · 05-09-2010, 05:03 PM

sorry bout the dumb question but with the ftm there is some sort of sensors inside the rims? i asking because i didnt get no sensors for my 818 and wondering if i have to get some?

DimSum · 05-09-2010, 07:47 PM

All cars have TPMS....

It's either you get the DIRECT or INDIRECT version.
Either way, they are the same.

m-technik · 05-09-2010, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtmaster666

sorry bout the dumb question but with the ftm there is some sort of sensors inside the rims? i asking because i didnt get no sensors for my 818 and wondering if i have to get some?

The ftm measures changes in the diameter of the wheel by it's rotation from a sensor in the brake. Canadian 2007s had ftms. you'll have to reset it when you change wheels or tire pressure.

aleksl · 05-09-2010, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtmaster666

sorry bout the dumb question but with the ftm there is some sort of sensors inside the rims? i asking because i didnt get no sensors for my 818 and wondering if i have to get some?

Canadian cars DO NOT come with TPMS in the wheels. Instead they come with ABS sensors that monitor the rotational speed of each wheel. If any one wheel starts rotating at a different speed it means tire pressures are off.

This is nice because you don't need to buy TPMS when replacing wheels and you can easily run Non Run flat tires (just make sure you have a tire repair kit with you).

Belarus · 05-09-2010, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtmaster666

ya like i said i did reset it on the car already...tried twice and still same light

Did you correctly re-set it ?

You actually have to hold the button for at least 5 seconds in Tire Pressure set mode.... until the check mark appears appears in the box.

dirtmaster666 · 05-10-2010, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Belarus

Did you correctly re-set it ?

You actually have to hold the button for at least 5 seconds in Tire Pressure set mode.... until the check mark appears appears in the box.

hmm ok i try that... thanks man...but bmw said i might need to be re initialized is this true possibly

Oulixes · 05-10-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Belarus

Did you correctly re-set it ?

You actually have to hold the button for at least 5 seconds in Tire Pressure set mode.... until the check mark appears appears in the box.

+1, make sure of the check mark.

Belarus · 05-10-2010, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtmaster666

hmm ok i try that... thanks man...but bmw said i might need to be re initialized is this true possibly

Don't know what that means. Unless, their definition of "re-initialize" is to make sure to hold the button for at least 5 seconds until check mark appears.

That's all I do when I switch my winters/summer tires or after putting air into them....

dirtmaster666 · 05-10-2010, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Belarus

Don't know what that means. Unless, their definition of "re-initialize" is to make sure to hold the button for at least 5 seconds until check mark appears.

That's all I do when I switch my winters/summer tires or after putting air into them....

awsesome thanks for the advice ...they told me to press the button not hold it......

DimSum · 05-10-2010, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dirtmaster666

awsesome thanks for the advice ...they told me to press the button not hold it......

press it once, then hold it and then the check mark will appear.

Belarus · 05-11-2010, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DimSum

press it once, then hold it and then the check mark will appear.

Missed that step, thanks...

Actually all this info on how to re-set tire pressure is in the manual

BRAISKI · 08-30-2010, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by aleksl

Canadian cars DO NOT come with TPMS in the wheels. Instead they come with ABS sensors that monitor the rotational speed of each wheel. If any one wheel starts rotating at a different speed it means tire pressures are off.

This is nice because you don't need to buy TPMS when replacing wheels and you can easily run Non Run flat tires (just make sure you have a tire repair kit with you).

I just called the dealer to asked about the TPMS and the guy asked if my car was from the US. Since the US uses the TPMS, this is good to know. I guess its good for us Canadians that we do not need to spend the extra $$$ for changing rims.

I was checking some winter tires at Tire Rack and they suggested to get the TPMS since our car apparently comes with it. It cost $212 for 4 sensors and valve caps!

SilverEmu · 08-30-2010, 02:24 PM

If the valve stems are metallic, then it's TPMS, otherwise it's FTM (so there is no sensor in the wheel, instead the ABS sensor is used to measure the rotational speed and determine if you have a flat or not).

The FTM system needs to be initialized as per the manual.

My 2007 E92 did not have TPMS, my 2010 E90 doesn't have them either. I was told at the dealership that the Canadian models do not have TPMS and my history confirms it.

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NiteHwk AWD Turbo Lover 4 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 08 335xi Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Not that it helps with a 2007 since I have a 2008 335xi coupe but ... I was told I had TPMS when I picked up the car at the dealer so I would have to keep that in mind when I purchased winter tires for itand that I would have to reset the system whenever I traded over from summer to winter or back. So I added sensors when I purchased my winter tire/wheel package from Tirerack. This year when I removed my winters I went to a 19" wheel and planned to move the sensors from my original factory tires to the new tires. Imagine my surprise when the tire shop called to say there were no sensors in the factory tires. They put the new tires on without sensors. One of the valves was bad and leaking air but I didn't realize. Later that day when driving the tire pressure warning light came on. I stopped, saw the low tire and added air so I could get back to the shop. So it seems that in Canada in 2008 the 335xi (with zsp) did not have TPMS but rather FTM and it works. __________________ \| 2008 335xi e92 \| Black Sapphire Metallic \| Black Dakota Leather \| Aluminum Trim \| Sport Package \| Premium Sound \| Comfort Access \|
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dirtmaster666 "J" BONE 24 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: edmonton iTrader: (0)	sorry bout the dumb question but with the ftm there is some sort of sensors inside the rims? i asking because i didnt get no sensors for my 818 and wondering if i have to get some? __________________ procede v5 rev3, afe dual cone intake, full catless exhaust with muffler delete, hm style carbon fibre lip, 235/35/19,275/30/19 satin black linea corse818, H&R sport springs, Vishnu charge pipe with forged diverter valves, matte black kidneys, mtec superwhite angel eyes and fogs, bms cdv ER fmic, VRSF coated DP. Vishnu pwm meth kit
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SilverEmu Private First Class 17 Rep 155 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: ON iTrader: (0)	If the valve stems are metallic, then it's TPMS, otherwise it's FTM (so there is no sensor in the wheel, instead the ABS sensor is used to measure the rotational speed and determine if you have a flat or not). The FTM system needs to be initialized as per the manual. My 2007 E92 did not have TPMS, my 2010 E90 doesn't have them either. I was told at the dealership that the Canadian models do not have TPMS and my history confirms it.
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