E93 335i 2007 Can't locate main TPMS/RDC Module PLease Help !!

RogeroK · 01-23-2015, 01:16 PM

Hello,

I was trying for more then 2 weeks now to disable the TPMS warning lights/messages on both my Instrument Cluster and the I-Drive monitor.

I started coding the ECU modules from almost a week and i successfully enabled many options in many ECU modules like Hard Top Open/close using FOB key, FOB folding mirrors, etc...
And I know from a lot of research that disabling the TPMS system requires some coding ( removing 2VB from the VO, turning off RDS_ALIVE from KOMBI besides disabling other parameters related to TIRE PRESSURE and finally resetting some ECU units )

All this should be done AFTER disconnecting the RDC main unit plug.
Also i know some people can skip this step by simply removing the RDC/TPMS fuses from the fuse panel behind the Glove box, but in my case E93 335i 2007 the RDC fuses 13 & 28 are also used by the Idrive and removing them ( fuse 28 to be accurate) have disabled my Idrive navigation knob/Menu button.

Now, the main problem is locating this RDC main unit :

- most threads/forums mentioned that for E93 models pre 2010 it should be located in the trunk above the Battery, I looked there and it isn't for my car E93 / 2007 !!
Edit: The module i found below the Battery labeled "Passive Go" seems to be the Comfort Access Module, it's the only module there, no RDC !

- other people suggested looking behind the Glove Box and I can only see the Fuse Box there.

- for E93 Models 2010+ I read it should be behind the Passenger rear wheel well in a box, I don't think it will be an easy access to look there also i doubt i will find it as i have the 2007 model !!

Please any info about the location of the TPMS/RDC Main Unit on an E93 335i 2007 model will be highly appreciated, as i am stuck now on locating the unit so i can disconnect it and proceed to disable the whole TPMS system.

Cheers

mab543 · 06-02-2018, 02:27 PM

Were you ever able to locate this?

Iceman2007 · 09-18-2018, 10:45 PM

Hello Roger, I'm in the same boat. I got 2007 e93 and looking to disconnect rdc module as well. Have you been able to find it? Also, I'm having tough time with coding my top to open and close with key fob. I don't have CA option on my car but there have been several posts of users using that feature without CA. Could you PM me please with any insight you may have on this?
Thank you

vilord · 12-30-2018, 07:19 AM

Someone posted that it is in a "bag" behind a passenger seat... I was looking for one in a 2010 and dug all around looking for this bag before i realized that for 2010 it is under the car behind the passenger rear footwell.
But for 2007, i guess check behind the seat? or maybe behind the seat trim or something...

"2008 E93 RDC is behind drivers side passenger seat...have to take the plastic liner of the "ski hole" out and you can reach back and get it."

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RogeroK Banned 5 Rep 4 Posts Drives: E93 335I 2007 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Lebanon iTrader: (0)	E93 335i 2007 Can't locate main TPMS/RDC Module PLease Help !! Hello, I was trying for more then 2 weeks now to disable the TPMS warning lights/messages on both my Instrument Cluster and the I-Drive monitor. I started coding the ECU modules from almost a week and i successfully enabled many options in many ECU modules like Hard Top Open/close using FOB key, FOB folding mirrors, etc... And I know from a lot of research that disabling the TPMS system requires some coding ( removing 2VB from the VO, turning off RDS_ALIVE from KOMBI besides disabling other parameters related to TIRE PRESSURE and finally resetting some ECU units ) All this should be done AFTER disconnecting the RDC main unit plug. Also i know some people can skip this step by simply removing the RDC/TPMS fuses from the fuse panel behind the Glove box, but in my case E93 335i 2007 the RDC fuses 13 & 28 are also used by the Idrive and removing them ( fuse 28 to be accurate) have disabled my Idrive navigation knob/Menu button. Now, the main problem is locating this RDC main unit : - most threads/forums mentioned that for E93 models pre 2010 it should be located in the trunk above the Battery, I looked there and it isn't for my car E93 / 2007 !! Edit: The module i found below the Battery labeled "Passive Go" seems to be the Comfort Access Module, it's the only module there, no RDC ! - other people suggested looking behind the Glove Box and I can only see the Fuse Box there. - for E93 Models 2010+ I read it should be behind the Passenger rear wheel well in a box, I don't think it will be an easy access to look there also i doubt i will find it as i have the 2007 model !! Please any info about the location of the TPMS/RDC Main Unit on an E93 335i 2007 model will be highly appreciated, as i am stuck now on locating the unit so i can disconnect it and proceed to disable the whole TPMS system. Cheers Attached Images Last edited by RogeroK; 01-24-2015 at 02:04 AM..
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Iceman2007 New Member 0 Rep 24 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Convertible E93 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Hello Roger, I'm in the same boat. I got 2007 e93 and looking to disconnect rdc module as well. Have you been able to find it? Also, I'm having tough time with coding my top to open and close with key fob. I don't have CA option on my car but there have been several posts of users using that feature without CA. Could you PM me please with any insight you may have on this? Thank you
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