TPMS Issues…..
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MWH
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Where to get TPMS sensors
I have had the misfortune to lose 3 TPMS sensors in the last 3 years on my 2012 GSA, which is a nuisance. I don't like riding along under the accusing stare of the yellow triangle. Having struggled to get a price from my local BMW shop for replacements over the last couple of days (!) I have...
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I typed out a reply and it disappeared. More than likely the batteries. Can be replaced but isn't easy, I tried it and didn't work for me. Others have had success. Loads of youtube vids on it. Can get new ones on Aliexpress which work most of the time. Have a look at the link, that may help.
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Probably about right then - 14 Years and 23k Miles
I think I've read MWH's Link correctly, but just to check.....
Will these work with my 2010 Model GSA (Spoked Wheels of course)?
Will these work with my 2010 Model GSA (Spoked Wheels of course)?
Be careful what you buy, I fitted new ones I got online cheap from Spain as BMW wanted over £100 each. One worked, one didn’t (Bike now sold.)
I have a small battery powered spot welder for nickel battery straps, if I have the issue again with my 1250 I will try to dremel out the old CR2023 coin cell battery from the sensor if possible and spot-weld a new one in its place.
I have a small battery powered spot welder for nickel battery straps, if I have the issue again with my 1250 I will try to dremel out the old CR2023 coin cell battery from the sensor if possible and spot-weld a new one in its place.
The ones in the Link above are from Autodoc
They look nothing like the ones I had in my Hexhead. I think I still have a couple in my Hexhead parts the garage somewhere
There are two types apparently, the ones in the Link being the later ones I believe.
According to what I read in another Thread (assuming I understood it correctly), they are interchangeable.
According to what I read in another Thread (assuming I understood it correctly), they are interchangeable.
Here’s the Hexhead type, plus the spot welder:
I don’t know which I have as I haven’t removed a tyre as yet, although Motorworks list the other version as being suitable for my Model / Year
Do they not wake up after a couple of miles.
unusual for both to fail at the same time.
these will suit your bike Ebay see photo attached.
If they need waking up or coding to the ECU after you have them fitted I can do that for you.
unusual for both to fail at the same time.
these will suit your bike Ebay see photo attached.
If they need waking up or coding to the ECU after you have them fitted I can do that for you.
Hi Chris.
They started acting up last week, first just the Rear, then just the Front.
Then they both came back to life for a while.
Then yesterday the Rear failed first, shortly followed by the Front.
That’s when the Warning Lights came on.
I guess it makes sense for both Batteries to die within fairly rapid succession?
Thanks for that too, much appreciated
MWH
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I used the ones in the Autodoc link on my 09. Thought I had an issue but it turned out my wake up tool wasn't working, new one sorted it. I needed to get the new mounting valves as well because the originals were the banana shaped ones with the stem built in.
They are made by Schrader as are the originals, KTMs use this style as well. I think you can get ones that need programming and RadioFlyer in the link mentions programming them for a 2010 Saturn.
Upshot is they work on older models
They are made by Schrader as are the originals, KTMs use this style as well. I think you can get ones that need programming and RadioFlyer in the link mentions programming them for a 2010 Saturn.
Upshot is they work on older models
FWIW they are notoriously awkward to "wake up", I have the compatible wake up tool for a Vauxhall that also shares the same frequency as the BMW tool. It took me quite a few goes to wake the bloody things up so my GS911 could recognise them.
When replacing them, wipe a very thin smear of silicone grease on the rubber lip seal of the new sensor to lubricate it so it doesn't bind in the hole when fitting or leak.
When replacing them, wipe a very thin smear of silicone grease on the rubber lip seal of the new sensor to lubricate it so it doesn't bind in the hole when fitting or leak.
nintendo ones come with link already on the batteries so you aren't trying the impossible
fake Chinese sensors are about £40 a pair ?
I've got this same issue on my 2010 GS - is it an MOT fail or can I just ignore it and carry on? Never needed a tyre pressure sensor before so if I can get away without it, I'll leave it.
RadioFlyer
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Those of you needing to replace sensors will find this of interest.
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