E90 tires flat warning

Linkz · 02-24-2008, 04:28 AM

Need some help, I've been getting this red 'tyre flat' error on the display out of nowhere on my way home. Checked the tires, everything's fine.

I tried resetting the tires settings throught the car's computer, but the error is still displayed. Any idea how to get rid of this? or what might be the problem? Thz~

spazmcdougal · 02-24-2008, 05:14 AM

Are you sure that you are actually resetting the sensor? And does the error msg go away and then return, or does it never go away?

Linkz · 02-24-2008, 05:21 AM

It went away for 5 secs, then pops back in. I'm pretty sure i did the right thing, followed the book manual. though i noticed, in the manual, the reset option is written as 'INIT' instead of 'RESET'

spazmcdougal · 02-24-2008, 05:36 AM

Yeah that stands for "Initialize". If I were to venture a guess, I would say faulty/defective sensor. Moisture or dirt could have fouled the connector.

jjbirch · 02-24-2008, 06:07 AM

i would say u lossed some air my runflat went down to 8psi i pushed it in and it felt strong i thought i was the sensor test all the pressures on the tyres look for the one with the least

jasonn · 02-24-2008, 07:06 AM

remember, they're run-flats so they'll look okay but make sure there is air. If air is present, it mostly likely is a faulty sensor covered under warranty.

de.abeja · 02-24-2008, 12:13 PM

Mine did it too, took it to the dealer and they had to go in with the scan tool and reset it because the reset process from the contol stalk wouldn't work.

02-24-2008, 04:28 AM	#1
Linkz The Shexy One 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	E90 tires flat warning Need some help, I've been getting this red 'tyre flat' error on the display out of nowhere on my way home. Checked the tires, everything's fine. I tried resetting the tires settings throught the car's computer, but the error is still displayed. Any idea how to get rid of this? or what might be the problem? Thz~
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spazmcdougal Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 330i Monaco Blue Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Are you sure that you are actually resetting the sensor? And does the error msg go away and then return, or does it never go away? __________________ Monaco Blue E90 330i l Sport Package l Premium Package l ACS Front Spoiler l ACS Side Skirts l ACS Rear Spoiler l ACS Roof Spoiler l ACS Decklid Spoiler l ACS Dual Racing Tip l ACS Shift Knob l ACS Handbrake (Aluminum) l ACS Pedals (Manual) l Pioneer AVIC-N4 Navigation l Pioneer PRS-D2000SPL Amp l Pioneer Integrated Bluetooth l Integrated Ipod l CF Emblems (Full) l
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Linkz The Shexy One 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	It went away for 5 secs, then pops back in. I'm pretty sure i did the right thing, followed the book manual. though i noticed, in the manual, the reset option is written as 'INIT' instead of 'RESET' __________________ E90 325i \| Sapphire Black \| IForged Seneka Gunmetal 20”x8.5, 10 \| ACS Front & Side \| Breyton Trunk Spoiler \| Lumma Exhaust & Back \| Lumma Decals\| Blacklines \| Matt Windows Grill \| Gloss Black Grill \| V-Kool Tint \| PIAA Angel Eyes & Interior Led\|CF Badge \| CF Trims \| Karo Blue Mats \| M-Handbrake
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spazmcdougal Private 2 Rep 52 Posts Drives: 330i Monaco Blue Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yeah that stands for "Initialize". If I were to venture a guess, I would say faulty/defective sensor. Moisture or dirt could have fouled the connector. __________________ Monaco Blue E90 330i l Sport Package l Premium Package l ACS Front Spoiler l ACS Side Skirts l ACS Rear Spoiler l ACS Roof Spoiler l ACS Decklid Spoiler l ACS Dual Racing Tip l ACS Shift Knob l ACS Handbrake (Aluminum) l ACS Pedals (Manual) l Pioneer AVIC-N4 Navigation l Pioneer PRS-D2000SPL Amp l Pioneer Integrated Bluetooth l Integrated Ipod l CF Emblems (Full) l
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jjbirch Banned 75 Rep 2,927 Posts Drives: E60 530D M SPORT Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: england iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 320d m sport [0.00]	i would say u lossed some air my runflat went down to 8psi i pushed it in and it felt strong i thought i was the sensor test all the pressures on the tyres look for the one with the least
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jasonn JDM Slut 143 Rep 4,233 Posts Drives: 07 e90 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2014 PORSCHE CAYMAN [10.00] 2013 BMW X1 [9.00] 2014 BMW X5 xDrive35i [9.00] 2013 PORSCHE 991 [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [9.08]	remember, they're run-flats so they'll look okay but make sure there is air. If air is present, it mostly likely is a faulty sensor covered under warranty.
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de.abeja First Lieutenant 5 Rep 301 Posts Drives: 335 sedan Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Mine did it too, took it to the dealer and they had to go in with the scan tool and reset it because the reset process from the contol stalk wouldn't work.
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