Wierd TPMS Issue
#1
Wierd TPMS Issue
Well replaced sensors from Tire rack after previous sensors died last week. Now I am getting the following on my 2004 s430. First time I started the vehicle with front tires 29pci and rear 32pci and on dash it is said that tire monitor will reactivate after driving for several minutes and at the same time yellow light on dashboard is on. So I drove around and panel showed that sensors could not be read. Then I went to TPS screen and pushed the reset button confirming read pressure now. next screen really startled me.
Can some one please let me know whether it's still improper calibration or main module died. I am getting this message right after confirming to read tire pressure. Message as follows "TPMS is not availabe" I need to reset message and after driving a while another message pops up stating that Tire pressure monitor is inactive. After about 3 times of turning on and off the car screen goes back to the message " Tire pressure will be displayed after driving bla bla bla" and yellow light turns on. When you reset and confirm it tells again that TPS is unavailable. Go figure....
Any suggestions?
Thanks
Can some one please let me know whether it's still improper calibration or main module died. I am getting this message right after confirming to read tire pressure. Message as follows "TPMS is not availabe" I need to reset message and after driving a while another message pops up stating that Tire pressure monitor is inactive. After about 3 times of turning on and off the car screen goes back to the message " Tire pressure will be displayed after driving bla bla bla" and yellow light turns on. When you reset and confirm it tells again that TPS is unavailable. Go figure....
Any suggestions?
Thanks
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2005 S500 4-Matic, 1978 450SL
Go to your owner's manual and see how to activate the TPMS in the first place - not how to reset it, but how to activate it, through the multifunction display.
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I just did reset my my tire pressure, but NONE of the #'s match up the 2 electronic air pressure gauges that I have. My manual gauges both say 35-36 for left rear, and MB display still says 43. Is my sensor old/getting bad...shall I get new ones from MB dealer under warranty?
I have checked the other 3 yet, but for sure going to take it in.
Patrick
I have checked the other 3 yet, but for sure going to take it in.
Patrick
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I just did reset my my tire pressure, but NONE of the #'s match up the 2 electronic air pressure gauges that I have. My manual gauges both say 35-36 for left rear, and MB display still says 43. Is my sensor old/getting bad...shall I get new ones from MB dealer under warranty?
I have checked the other 3 yet, but for sure going to take it in.
Patrick
I have checked the other 3 yet, but for sure going to take it in.
Patrick
It seems there is a bit of calibration/learning that the new sensors have to go through! Hope this helps.