TPMS disable - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

pnosker · 07-31-2011, 07:13 PM

Background: 2008 135i

Tried changing VO by removing $2VB, removed TPMS fuse

TPMS light is still on!! What do I have to do?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Hooy · 07-31-2011, 07:25 PM

Just buy TPMS and pay the tire dismount/remount fee??

pnosker · 07-31-2011, 09:46 PM

I could, but I have 4 sets of wheels that go on for different occasions (summer, winter, track, autocross) and it's silly to have 4 TPMS sets and have to reset it each time I mount a different set.

pnosker · 08-01-2011, 01:02 AM

Figured it out. In the KOMBI I had to disable "RDC_ALIVE." Doing that, plus changing the VO removed the light after I unplugged the RDC/TPMS module in the trunk.

justa3series · 08-01-2011, 09:49 AM

You needed to change VO, set RDC_ALIVE and unplug module? Where module in trunk?

pnosker · 08-02-2011, 12:50 AM

This one: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327609

justa3series · 08-02-2011, 07:48 AM

That's emulation, no need. Can be done by coding.

Coding@DetailAddict · 08-02-2011, 12:46 PM

He's just showing you the DIY that points out where to unplug the OEM module.

mathematics · 12-30-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by justa3series

That's emulation, no need. Can be done by coding.

the coding guy from the Bronx that does a lot of coding says that the TPMS disable doesn't get rid of the light. id love to get rid of my TPMS light! can it really be done?

kiwi29 · 01-01-2012, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by mathematics

the coding guy from the Bronx that does a lot of coding says that the TPMS disable doesn't get rid of the light. id love to get rid of my TPMS light! can it really be done?

it can done by some pros and track prep places. The only problem is that I heard that it messes with the stability of your traction system and how much power your wheels will slip out randomly/

rexsevn · 01-01-2012, 03:37 PM

It can be done, I coded mine several months ago with no adverse effects (only the benefit of having the light completely off) and no effects on traction control.

jpirelli · 01-02-2012, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justa3series

That's emulation, no need. Can be done by coding.

+1

EYE4SPEED · 01-09-2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by rexsevn

It can be done, I coded mine several months ago with no adverse effects (only the benefit of having the light completely off) and no effects on traction control.

Did you have to unplug any fuses or just the coding? Does this affect warranty with dealer if it is not tpms related?

rexsevn · 01-09-2012, 11:27 PM

I replied to your pm, I forgot to mention respond to your warranty question.
To my knowledge, I don't know if it will void any portion of your warranty, in my opinion, I don't think it will, I can't think of a reason for why it would adversely affect your vehicle.

I can say though is I have taken my car in to the dealership for service a few times and nothing was mentioned about tpms.

mathematics · 01-26-2012, 10:14 PM

can anyone do this in the NY/NJ area?

pnosker · 01-30-2012, 02:52 PM

If you come down to New Brunswick, NJ I can try to do this for you. I don't see why it wouldn't work.

Bendercle · 03-16-2012, 11:18 AM

Gonna revive this thread, I'm attempting to disable TPMS in my 2007 E90.

I removed fuses 13 and 28, removed $2VB from my VO, did FA_WRITE to CAS, used Expertmode to reset CAS, BDSC, KOMBI, and NFRM. It was mostly successful. Before, I would get the light constantly, the one flashing on the dash and the big one in the cluster display. Now the light doesn't come on any more while I'm driving, but it still comes on just once right when I start the car then goes away. I did not try setting RDC_ALIVE to nicht_aktiv, or unplug the RDC module. I will try RDC_ALIVE right away, but I would prefer to not have to mess with the module in the trunk, just because from the DIY OP posted it looks like a hassle. Any insight?

pinky_and_me · 03-16-2012, 01:18 PM

Is that when pretty much all lights come on even the check engine and traction ones or does the TPMS light stay on longer?

Bendercle · 03-16-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by pinky_and_me

Is that when pretty much all lights come on even the check engine and traction ones or does the TPMS light stay on longer?

I'm talking about the big one in the cluster display, that's the one that comes on. I know what you're talking about, it's not the little ones in the upper area.

scorpnaz7 · 03-19-2012, 01:45 PM

What color is the light?

Bendercle · 03-19-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by scorpnaz7

What color is the light?

It's yellow.

On a whim I decided to also recode the ABG module, because I figured it also holds a lot of safety/sensor info. I think it worked, because I didn't get the light starting up the car on the drive home from work. Unfortunately I then had to hop on a plane to go on vacation. I will of course know better if the solution stuck when I get back.

One last thing, even after all the steps I did, I still get the little orange exclamation point in my cluster. If I go to Check Control via the BC stalk it will throw up the TPMS light. So the car still "knows" that TPMS is not functioning correctly. Were people able to completely erase all trace of TPMS, or is this the best we can do?

scorpnaz7 · 03-19-2012, 08:06 PM

Try to also recode the DSC module. I can't remember the exact name, but I think its DSC.

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Bendercle Banned Drives: 2007 335xi 6MT Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Shore MA Posts: 264 iTrader: (3)	Gonna revive this thread, I'm attempting to disable TPMS in my 2007 E90. I removed fuses 13 and 28, removed $2VB from my VO, did FA_WRITE to CAS, used Expertmode to reset CAS, BDSC, KOMBI, and NFRM. It was mostly successful. Before, I would get the light constantly, the one flashing on the dash and the big one in the cluster display. Now the light doesn't come on any more while I'm driving, but it still comes on just once right when I start the car then goes away. I did not try setting RDC_ALIVE to nicht_aktiv, or unplug the RDC module. I will try RDC_ALIVE right away, but I would prefer to not have to mess with the module in the trunk, just because from the DIY OP posted it looks like a hassle. Any insight? Last edited by Bendercle; 03-16-2012 at 12:04 PM.

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07-31-2011, 07:25 PM	#2
Hooy Colonel Drives: 2008 328i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,766 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2008 E92 328 [2.50]	Just buy TPMS and pay the tire dismount/remount fee??

07-31-2011, 09:46 PM	#3
pnosker ti fan Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 233 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	I could, but I have 4 sets of wheels that go on for different occasions (summer, winter, track, autocross) and it's silly to have 4 TPMS sets and have to reset it each time I mount a different set.

08-01-2011, 01:02 AM	#4
pnosker ti fan Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 233 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	Figured it out. In the KOMBI I had to disable "RDC_ALIVE." Doing that, plus changing the VO removed the light after I unplugged the RDC/TPMS module in the trunk.

08-01-2011, 09:49 AM	#5
justa3series Banned Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Posts: 162 iTrader: (1)	You needed to change VO, set RDC_ALIVE and unplug module? Where module in trunk?

08-02-2011, 12:50 AM	#6
pnosker ti fan Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 233 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	This one: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=327609

08-02-2011, 07:48 AM	#7
justa3series Banned Drives: 2010 328xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NY Posts: 162 iTrader: (1)	That's emulation, no need. Can be done by coding.

01-01-2012, 03:37 PM	#11
rexsevn Private Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	It can be done, I coded mine several months ago with no adverse effects (only the benefit of having the light completely off) and no effects on traction control.

01-09-2012, 11:27 PM	#14
rexsevn Private Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 75 iTrader: (0)	I replied to your pm, I forgot to mention respond to your warranty question. To my knowledge, I don't know if it will void any portion of your warranty, in my opinion, I don't think it will, I can't think of a reason for why it would adversely affect your vehicle. I can say though is I have taken my car in to the dealership for service a few times and nothing was mentioned about tpms.

01-30-2012, 02:52 PM	#16
pnosker ti fan Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 233 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [5.00]	If you come down to New Brunswick, NJ I can try to do this for you. I don't see why it wouldn't work.

03-16-2012, 01:18 PM	#18
pinky_and_me Second Lieutenant Drives: N54 335xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 231 iTrader: (0)	Is that when pretty much all lights come on even the check engine and traction ones or does the TPMS light stay on longer?

03-19-2012, 01:45 PM	#20
scorpnaz7 Street Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 128 iTrader: (1)	What color is the light?

03-19-2012, 08:06 PM	#22
scorpnaz7 Street Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 128 iTrader: (1)	Try to also recode the DSC module. I can't remember the exact name, but I think its DSC.