TPMS on new wheels
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TPMS on new wheels
I bought a set of extra wheels and bought the specified TPMS from Tire Rack......well they are not working. whats the trick to get the system to pick up the new sensors? The light is annoying.
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tanktube67... good question. You would think so but i'm pretty sure. had to send a CLS over to the stealer last week (i know its not the same model) but it does run most of the same cam stuff.
Anyone else know? Now i'm second guessing?
Anyone else know? Now i'm second guessing?
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The Siemens system actually even detects if tyres are inflated and sets a new reference pressure value automatically. Initialising the system from the cluster does not harm in any case but is actually essential only if tyre pressures are reduced (intentionally).
Some sensors were put on stock in a mode that needs specific driving to get the sensors wake up for normal operation. I don't even remember what the case exactly was and what was the exact wake-up procedure.
If the system does not start working after some good driving, it sounds like the sensors are not correct.
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My new wheels and mounted tires from Tire Rack came with new sensors in place. After some brief driving, they learned and reported correctly. I suggest you contact Tire Rack.
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Yeah I set the in dash to accept new tire pressures and after some driving the light is on saying it is inoperable. When I shut the car off and do it all over again its the same crap. From my point Tire rack 1) owes me a set of sensors that work and 2) the money to mount and balance AGAIN! This is bull**** in my opinion that they would sell something that isnt compatible. I hate to take ity to the dealer and add more money to the tab to find out tire rack ripped me off.
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One of mine was replaced after the dealer's tire mounter snapped it off and a simple dash menu reset was all it took.
Plus I bought a complete set for my winter wheels and a reset took care of it.
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Yeah I set the in dash to accept new tire pressures and after some driving the light is on saying it is inoperable. When I shut the car off and do it all over again its the same crap. From my point Tire rack 1) owes me a set of sensors that work and 2) the money to mount and balance AGAIN! This is bull**** in my opinion that they would sell something that isnt compatible. I hate to take ity to the dealer and add more money to the tab to find out tire rack ripped me off.
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I too had a set of new wheels, tires, and sensors from Tire Rack for our car, and the sensors were instantly recognized by the system, with NO intervention on my part whatsoever.
I would suggest calling TireRack and see what they have to say. I believe our sensors were from Schrader, but I wouldn't swear by that, and the invoice is in the car, three floors below me in the condo garage.
I expected to have to, at a minimum, reset the system, but in my case I needed to do nothing at all to have them recognized.
I would suggest calling TireRack and see what they have to say. I believe our sensors were from Schrader, but I wouldn't swear by that, and the invoice is in the car, three floors below me in the condo garage.
I expected to have to, at a minimum, reset the system, but in my case I needed to do nothing at all to have them recognized.
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I will Tuesday, I figure they are closed because of the holiday. The part that really pisses me off is even if they send me another set of sensors they wont give me the money for the mount and balance all over again.
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Before declaring defeat, nicely/gently explain the problem to them and your concern. 
Your anger may defeat you more than anything else. If they have one of their authorized installers in your area, ask if you can take the car there for the fix at no cost, IF THE PROBLEM IS THEIR SENSORS.
Your anger may defeat you more than anything else. If they have one of their authorized installers in your area, ask if you can take the car there for the fix at no cost, IF THE PROBLEM IS THEIR SENSORS.
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I hac no problem when I purchased my wheels frm Tire Rack. The sensors were mounted and the car recognized them right away. Their customer service is top notch when some vandal snapped one of my sensore they sent a new one right away (I paid for it of course).
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I was actually surprised considering I have a Canadian model C350 and we don't have TPMS sensors, but the manual tells me exactly how to set it up
if you cannot find it, I will type it up for you as I see it in the manual
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