TPS on 2007 E90/92 328i????

Got-BMW? · 12-01-2006, 03:34 PM

I have been searching all day and can't seem to find a answer. I have even called two different dealers and they haven't got a clue about the 06's not to mention the 07's....

With that in mind, does the 2007 US Spec E90/92 328i have the TPS sensors on each wheel or is it only on the 335i E90/92?

I am getting ready to install winter tires/wheels on my wifes car tomorrow and want to make sure I don't need additional sensors for the new wheels? If so, are they on the valve stem or rubber banded to the inside of the wheel? (Part # or link would be great)

Sorry if the post is a repeat but I couldn't find it in my search and the posts that were related DID NOT have an answer to the question.

Thanks,

Josh

gos · 12-01-2006, 03:56 PM

I've read:

E90 uses passive sensors for both 2006 and 2007, all versions
E92 uses passive sensors on the 328/328xi
E92 uses active TPS for the 335

Got-BMW? · 12-01-2006, 04:41 PM

Thanks and I don't mean to question you but where did you find this info?

I really appreciate your help, I just want to make sure this is "official" and a usefull thread that everyone can benefit from. I guess I'll find out for sure tomorrow but I was looking for something official before I tested it on my own in the morning.

longtran · 12-01-2006, 05:12 PM

so only the 07 335 have the POS tpm???

gary328xi · 12-01-2006, 10:30 PM

I went through the same situation.

THE ANSWER IS : If your oem wheels have a rubber (flexible) valve stem you dont have the sensor in the wheels. If this is your application remember to reset the the tps after changing the wheels.

txusa03 · 12-02-2006, 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary328xi

THE ANSWER IS : If your oem wheels have a rubber (flexible) valve stem you dont have the sensor in the wheels.

Good point, the valve stem on TPM wheels are made of metal and not rubber. That is a dead give away.

Got-BMW? · 12-02-2006, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gary328xi

I went through the same situation.

THE ANSWER IS : If your oem wheels have a rubber (flexible) valve stem you dont have the sensor in the wheels. If this is your application remember to reset the the tps after changing the wheels.

Thanks guys!

I'm off to look and get the tires/wheels swapped...

Got-BMW? · 12-02-2006, 12:38 PM

I just wanted to post an update. I mounted another set of wheels and tires today that were 16" and have had no problems with the computer or TPS warning in the car. I had the rubber valve stems on the stock 17" Sport wheels so everything appears to be fine at this point with the new set.

With that in mind, I assume that the 2007 328i E90 DOES NOT have the TPS on the wheels....

gary328xi · 12-02-2006, 01:25 PM

It achieves the same result using an indirect method i.e using the ABS sensors as a source for the data needed to compute TPM. The rest of world is using this method also. Because of the F.rd tire blow out fiasco all autos sold in the USA must be equipped with direct tire pressure monitoring devices.They must be 100% compliant by Sept 2008.

Got-BMW? · 12-02-2006, 03:37 PM

Gary,

Thank you for the info/help..... :rocks:

Gary@TireRack · 12-04-2006, 10:50 AM

So far the only vehicles that have come through with live pressure sensors have been the E92 Coupes.

stressdoc · 12-04-2006, 11:02 AM

fwiw my E90 335 2007 has rubber stems, no radio transmitter system. Just the E92s seem to have it. One more reason to buy the sedan....

txusa03 · 12-04-2006, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stressdoc

fwiw my E90 335 2007 has rubber stems, no radio transmitter system. Just the E92s seem to have it. One more reason to buy the sedan....

+1 the TMP cost too much.

12-01-2006, 03:34 PM	#1
Got-BMW? Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	TPS on 2007 E90/92 328i???? I have been searching all day and can't seem to find a answer. I have even called two different dealers and they haven't got a clue about the 06's not to mention the 07's.... With that in mind, does the 2007 US Spec E90/92 328i have the TPS sensors on each wheel or is it only on the 335i E90/92? I am getting ready to install winter tires/wheels on my wifes car tomorrow and want to make sure I don't need additional sensors for the new wheels? If so, are they on the valve stem or rubber banded to the inside of the wheel? (Part # or link would be great) Sorry if the post is a repeat but I couldn't find it in my search and the posts that were related DID NOT have an answer to the question. Thanks, Josh __________________ *2007 E90-328i (Sparkling Graphite w/Black Leather & Alum)* *ZPP // ZSP // ZCW // 205 // 322 // 417 // 507 // 522 // 4AD*
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12-01-2006, 03:56 PM	#2
gos Captain 27 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0)	I've read: E90 uses passive sensors for both 2006 and 2007, all versions E92 uses passive sensors on the 328/328xi E92 uses active TPS for the 335 __________________ -- 330xi SG/Terra/Burl -- ZPP, ZSP, ZCW, CA, Sirius, PDC
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12-01-2006, 04:41 PM	#3
Got-BMW? Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks and I don't mean to question you but where did you find this info? I really appreciate your help, I just want to make sure this is "official" and a usefull thread that everyone can benefit from. I guess I'll find out for sure tomorrow but I was looking for something official before I tested it on my own in the morning. __________________ *2007 E90-328i (Sparkling Graphite w/Black Leather & Alum)* *ZPP // ZSP // ZCW // 205 // 322 // 417 // 507 // 522 // 4AD*
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12-01-2006, 05:12 PM	#4
longtran Lieutenant General 1434 Rep 16,628 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	so only the 07 335 have the POS tpm???
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12-01-2006, 10:30 PM	#5
gary328xi JetInsp 12 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 07 328 XI & 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (1)	I went through the same situation. THE ANSWER IS : If your oem wheels have a rubber (flexible) valve stem you dont have the sensor in the wheels. If this is your application remember to reset the the tps after changing the wheels.
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12-02-2006, 12:38 PM	#8
Got-BMW? Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	I just wanted to post an update. I mounted another set of wheels and tires today that were 16" and have had no problems with the computer or TPS warning in the car. I had the rubber valve stems on the stock 17" Sport wheels so everything appears to be fine at this point with the new set. With that in mind, I assume that the 2007 328i E90 DOES NOT have the TPS on the wheels.... __________________ *2007 E90-328i (Sparkling Graphite w/Black Leather & Alum)* *ZPP // ZSP // ZCW // 205 // 322 // 417 // 507 // 522 // 4AD*
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12-02-2006, 01:25 PM	#9
gary328xi JetInsp 12 Rep 289 Posts Drives: 07 328 XI & 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Woodbridge, NJ iTrader: (1)	It achieves the same result using an indirect method i.e using the ABS sensors as a source for the data needed to compute TPM. The rest of world is using this method also. Because of the F.rd tire blow out fiasco all autos sold in the USA must be equipped with direct tire pressure monitoring devices.They must be 100% compliant by Sept 2008.
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12-02-2006, 03:37 PM	#10
Got-BMW? Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2007 328i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Houston TX iTrader: (0)	Gary, Thank you for the info/help..... :rocks: __________________ *2007 E90-328i (Sparkling Graphite w/Black Leather & Alum)* *ZPP // ZSP // ZCW // 205 // 322 // 417 // 507 // 522 // 4AD*
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12-04-2006, 10:50 AM	#11
Gary@TireRack Moderator 369 Rep 4,745 Posts Drives: Formerly 1995 M3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: South Bend, IN, Tire Rack HQ iTrader: (2)	So far the only vehicles that have come through with live pressure sensors have been the E92 Coupes. __________________ Gary. Tire and Wheel Forum Moderator. Tire Rack Sales Rep Gary@Tirerack.com http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AH8&url=index.jsp Please refer to 'Gary/E90 Post' as your previous contact when you order online to help support this forum.
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12-04-2006, 11:02 AM	#12
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,858 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	fwiw my E90 335 2007 has rubber stems, no radio transmitter system. Just the E92s seem to have it. One more reason to buy the sedan....
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