Do I need a new TPMS?

Dackz · 10-16-2011, 12:29 PM

So I had a tire shred down to the cords, didnt know it was until I had pulled the tire off, but anyway, I had the TPMS light go off on me at a drive thru, pulled off in a parking lot to check the tire, it was just hissing air. So I got my conti comfort kit out and used it on the tire. Got the car home (was only a mile or so away) and then my tire pressure gauge couldnt get ANY sort of reading out of it.

So my question is, does the TPMS go on the valve stem? I believe my stem is 'sealed' up now. Do I need a new stem only or do I need the entire piece? Need to know so I can get a new TPMS before the tires arrive around mid week. Thanks.

ceb · 10-17-2011, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackz

So I had a tire shred down to the cords, didnt know it was until I had pulled the tire off, but anyway, I had the TPMS light go off on me at a drive thru, pulled off in a parking lot to check the tire, it was just hissing air. So I got my conti comfort kit out and used it on the tire. Got the car home (was only a mile or so away) and then my tire pressure gauge couldnt get ANY sort of reading out of it.

So my question is, does the TPMS go on the valve stem? I believe my stem is 'sealed' up now. Do I need a new stem only or do I need the entire piece? Need to know so I can get a new TPMS before the tires arrive around mid week. Thanks.

The Conti kit warns against using the kit with TPMS - but - you could try a rebuild kit and some elbow grease to clean up the sensor.

bavarianx · 10-18-2011, 12:07 PM

If you used any kind of liquid tire sealant then the sensor is done, the breather tube on the sensor will become fouled and no longer work correctly.

Express · 10-18-2011, 12:10 PM

good thread i did not know that!

kind of makes me glad i took the sensors out of my wheels..

VMRWheels · 10-18-2011, 01:51 PM

Sounds like you may need a new sensor. There are rebuild kits that are available for TPMS however there's no guarantee it'll make the sensor work.

Dackz · 10-19-2011, 01:01 AM

Thanks for the replies guys. I figured as much. Ill go to the dealer and get a new TPMS sensor. Oh well, it happens.

Dackz · 10-19-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by express705

good thread i did not know that!

kind of makes me glad i took the sensors out of my wheels..

The sensor was the only thing that saved me from the ruining my rim, otherwise I wouldnt have known and may have drove home on a complete flat tire. Im very glad that I have the TPMS sensor, it did its job. Next time though if I am just so close, Ill get a ride home to get my jack and snow tire/spare and put it on there. Could have been alot worse for me though.

Having the camber/toe fixed so that way the insides dont wear so damn fast. Its a good idea I think.

Dackz · 10-20-2011, 01:11 PM

To update for anyone else...........yup, the sensor AND the valve stem were shot. So, now the question is....do I get a donut and tote it around with me....and how do I get it in the car since I have a large sub/box in the back.

ceb · 10-21-2011, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackz

To update for anyone else...........yup, the sensor AND the valve stem were shot. So, now the question is....do I get a donut and tote it around with me....and how do I get it in the car since I have a large sub/box in the back.

I believe that "Slime" sells a kit that is advertised as being TPMS friendly.

Dackz · 10-22-2011, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by ceb

I believe that "Slime" sells a kit that is advertised as being TPMS friendly.

Ill look into that. Thanks!

10-16-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	Do I need a new TPMS? So I had a tire shred down to the cords, didnt know it was until I had pulled the tire off, but anyway, I had the TPMS light go off on me at a drive thru, pulled off in a parking lot to check the tire, it was just hissing air. So I got my conti comfort kit out and used it on the tire. Got the car home (was only a mile or so away) and then my tire pressure gauge couldnt get ANY sort of reading out of it. So my question is, does the TPMS go on the valve stem? I believe my stem is 'sealed' up now. Do I need a new stem only or do I need the entire piece? Need to know so I can get a new TPMS before the tires arrive around mid week. Thanks. __________________ E92 Space Gray 335i - COBB, BMW Performance Exhaust (stock tips), style 230 rims, LUX H8 AE's
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bavarianx Colonel 224 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: 2006 X5 4.4i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (18)	If you used any kind of liquid tire sealant then the sensor is done, the breather tube on the sensor will become fouled and no longer work correctly.
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Express Major General 369 Rep 8,693 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: The Promise Land iTrader: (17) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.30]	good thread i did not know that! kind of makes me glad i took the sensors out of my wheels..
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Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	Thanks for the replies guys. I figured as much. Ill go to the dealer and get a new TPMS sensor. Oh well, it happens. __________________ E92 Space Gray 335i - COBB, BMW Performance Exhaust (stock tips), style 230 rims, LUX H8 AE's
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Dackz Hates Speed Limits 111 Rep 2,589 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Northern CO iTrader: (4)	To update for anyone else...........yup, the sensor AND the valve stem were shot. So, now the question is....do I get a donut and tote it around with me....and how do I get it in the car since I have a large sub/box in the back. __________________ E92 Space Gray 335i - COBB, BMW Performance Exhaust (stock tips), style 230 rims, LUX H8 AE's
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