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Thread: Help please

  1. #1
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    Dec 2012
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    Savannah,GA
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    2001 330

    Help please

    I have a 2009 X5 3.0. The 18” tires were due to be replaced when I happened across an ad on FB for a set of 19” M sport rims with practically brand new Michelin zero pressure tires. After purchase I bolted them on but I am unable to reset or relearn the TPMS. I called the seller and he assured me that the senders were indeed in the tires and since these were definitely OEMBMWwheels I don’t understand where the downfall is in the process. Is there a compatibility issue due to the age differences? What does one traditionally do when it’s time to change sensors? They say 5-10 year battery life so I feel I was already on borrowed time, so the new tires,wheels and sensorswere a no-brainer. I could live with the light and TPMS fail code but surely there is a remedy. I could take it to the dealer but I had issues in the past with them not honoring the platinum extended service contract THEY sold me so I would prefer an alternative. I’m a DIY kind of guy, I just need a little direction.

    Thanks,
    Steve

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Sep 2006
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    NYC, NY
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    '11 335is Vert
    I think that BMW changed TPMS frequencies sometime around 2009, so it's possible the M rims you bought are running on a different frequency from what your X5 is.
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