help!! having flat tire symbol!!

ginxer86 · 12-06-2010, 11:25 PM

Today i was driving home from work and this symbol came up on indicating that I have a flat tire
I'm running non run flat tires. Gislaved winter tires 205-55-16
my tires aren't flat and they were fine for a month ( i put them on a month ago)
any reason why this is happening and how can i fix it?

spdy330 · 12-06-2010, 11:35 PM

I had this too on Friday. My tire pressure was low. I adjusted the tire pressure and reset the TPM and all is good. Hope this is your case.

ZuerstBMW · 12-06-2010, 11:38 PM

check tire pressure. Sometimes when its cold it does that, then just reset if you see no sign of a flat.

ginxer86 · 12-06-2010, 11:59 PM

how do i reset it?

ZuerstBMW · 12-07-2010, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ginxer86

how do i reset it?

you have idrive? If not, Im not sure. If you do, its very easy.

ginxer86 · 12-07-2010, 12:34 AM

no idrive..

chromisdesigns · 12-07-2010, 12:43 AM

RTFM! It's that little collection of paper-back books you got when the car was delivered. Usually located in a leather-like folder in the trunk somewhere.

Hint: you do it with the clicker on the turn signal stalk. But read how, first, otherwise you will drive yourself crazy.

ThreeseriesFTW · 12-30-2010, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chromisdesigns

RTFM! It's that little collection of paper-back books you got when the car was delivered. Usually located in a leather-like folder in the trunk somewhere.

Hint: you do it with the clicker on the turn signal stalk. But read how, first, otherwise you will drive yourself crazy.

translation: chromisdesigns doesn't know either

howiedds · 12-30-2010, 11:22 AM

buy or get a tire pressure guage...see which tire has the low pressure, fill it up to rec. pressure and the light should go away after driving several feet..

B3AST · 12-30-2010, 01:09 PM

wow.....ummmmmmm hello?

Me_Hi · 12-30-2010, 02:06 PM

OP, did you just change wheels or swapped tires ? When I changed my wheels, about 20km after that this symbol showed up. If that's the case you need to tell the car by resetting the sensor. Perform the check procedure and when you get to this icon, keep the same button that you used to scrol trough the menu pressed for 10s or so and it will reset it. You will get a check box on the far buttom right of the icon. If you get it again you have a leak in the tire. I assume you don't have TPMS so this sensor looks at the height of the whole wheel / suspension assemby and as soon as it sees a difference it triggers this error. Let us know

RichReg · 01-02-2011, 02:52 PM

You have an '06 with has FTM, not TPMS.
I believe TPMS was not featured on BMWs until 07 when BMW changed the system in all vehicles that offered a flat tire monitoring system.

For an '06 E90 without I-Drive:

1. Inflate all tires to correct pressure specifications.
2. Start the engine, but do not drive off.
3. Push scroll switch on the turn signal stalk up or down, until the TPMS symbol and the word RESET or “INIT” appear in the display.
4. Push button on the end of the stalk to select RESET or “INIT.”
5. Push and hold button 1 (for about 5 seconds) until “resetting” appears, telling you the reset protocols has started.
6. Drive the vehicle for 15 minutes to complete reset. If driving is interrupted, reset will resume at the next drive cycle. There is no need to go through the menu again.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 01-02-2011, 03:01 PM

would it not be a good idea to read the owners manual?

brian1706 · 01-12-2011, 12:11 AM

i have had the same issue....i found a leak around the bead on one of the tires..needed to sand some of the finish off of the inside of the wheel...this was caused by running the tires while the low pressure light was on....so for future reference if your low pressure light is on i would def figure it out....also sometimes the pressure guage in the tires go bad or need to be reset

lcs · 01-12-2011, 07:13 AM

Ive got this on last night too. Checked all the tire pressures and they are all sitting around 30,31,30,32. I tried resetting but the warning is still on.

ceb · 01-12-2011, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichReg

You have an '06 with has FTM, not TPMS.
I believe TPMS was not featured on BMWs until 07 when BMW changed the system in all vehicles that offered a flat tire monitoring system.

For an '06 E90 without I-Drive:

1. Inflate all tires to correct pressure specifications.
2. Start the engine, but do not drive off.
3. Push scroll switch on the turn signal stalk up or down, until the TPMS symbol and the word RESET or “INIT” appear in the display.
4. Push button on the end of the stalk to select RESET or “INIT.”
5. Push and hold button 1 (for about 5 seconds) until “resetting” appears, telling you the reset protocols has started.
6. Drive the vehicle for 15 minutes to complete reset. If driving is interrupted, reset will resume at the next drive cycle. There is no need to go through the menu again.

Actually, the poster is in Canada. Canada does not use TPMS even on current cars.

Snook_335i · 08-14-2014, 02:20 AM

Ok I know this is an old thread but this happened to me twice and I don't know I'd I have TPMS and I don't have run flats anymore. So this happened twice during a month period. Any suggestions?

Jeffythequick · 12-29-2018, 07:51 AM

Resurrecting the thread...

For some reason (probably user error), I can't get to the Init on the TPM.

Why yes, I did. On page 79 of the manual (see video) it tells me to start the car, then press lightly (huh?) on the rocker switch until the Flat Tire shows up and Init.

Well, I haven't gotten there yet, after about a month of pressing the up and down on that thing.

I have made a video of me attempting to reset it, and please look at it and tell me what I'm doing wrong. https://youtu.be/Tu1PjIdSB34

Why, yes, I have read the thread, and have tried what has been repeated from the manual.

Are the tires inflated? Yes. The fronts are at 29psi, and the rears at 35, per the marking on the driver's door jamb. There was a flat on the left rear tire that was repaired, and the shop couldn't get the flat tire to clear using ODB-II techniques.

Jeffythequick · 12-30-2018, 02:50 PM

Sorry about the video. It's live now.

If that doesn't work, try this one...

Emilime75 · 12-31-2018, 02:47 AM

I think since you have idrive, you have to do it there.

Jeffythequick · 01-01-2019, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emilime75

I think since you have idrive, you have to do it there.

I looked in the big screen, but I’m not sure where to go there. I’m one of those RTFM types, and my FM doesn’t have clear instructions that work.

Still a Bimmer noob; i’ve Not much experience in these matters. However, I have changed out the rear windowregister and the water pump; this one has me stumped.

Emilime75 · 01-01-2019, 12:29 PM

It would be helpful to know what year your car is, and what country you're in...these things don't show on mobile devices.

From your video, it looks like you've got CCC iDrive, so maybe try this...

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chromisdesigns Lieutenant Colonel 45 Rep 1,754 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	RTFM! It's that little collection of paper-back books you got when the car was delivered. Usually located in a leather-like folder in the trunk somewhere. Hint: you do it with the clicker on the turn signal stalk. But read how, first, otherwise you will drive yourself crazy.
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Me_Hi Major 34 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: * iTrader: (13)	OP, did you just change wheels or swapped tires ? When I changed my wheels, about 20km after that this symbol showed up. If that's the case you need to tell the car by resetting the sensor. Perform the check procedure and when you get to this icon, keep the same button that you used to scrol trough the menu pressed for 10s or so and it will reset it. You will get a check box on the far buttom right of the icon. If you get it again you have a leak in the tire. I assume you don't have TPMS so this sensor looks at the height of the whole wheel / suspension assemby and as soon as it sees a difference it triggers this error. Let us know __________________
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RichReg Colonel 121 Rep 2,099 Posts Drives: 2015 435Xi GC & 2000 323Ci. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	You have an '06 with has FTM, not TPMS. I believe TPMS was not featured on BMWs until 07 when BMW changed the system in all vehicles that offered a flat tire monitoring system. For an '06 E90 without I-Drive: 1. Inflate all tires to correct pressure specifications. 2. Start the engine, but do not drive off. 3. Push scroll switch on the turn signal stalk up or down, until the TPMS symbol and the word RESET or “INIT” appear in the display. 4. Push button on the end of the stalk to select RESET or “INIT.” 5. Push and hold button 1 (for about 5 seconds) until “resetting” appears, telling you the reset protocols has started. 6. Drive the vehicle for 15 minutes to complete reset. If driving is interrupted, reset will resume at the next drive cycle. There is no need to go through the menu again.
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brian1706 New Member 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe blk/blk Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Atl iTrader: (0)	i have had the same issue....i found a leak around the bead on one of the tires..needed to sand some of the finish off of the inside of the wheel...this was caused by running the tires while the low pressure light was on....so for future reference if your low pressure light is on i would def figure it out....also sometimes the pressure guage in the tires go bad or need to be reset
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lcs Lieutenant 30 Rep 522 Posts Drives: 328i LCI Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: GTA iTrader: (2)	Ive got this on last night too. Checked all the tire pressures and they are all sitting around 30,31,30,32. I tried resetting but the warning is still on.
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Snook_335i Private 3 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 335i sedan 07 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: South Carolina Rock Hill iTrader: (0)	Ok I know this is an old thread but this happened to me twice and I don't know I'd I have TPMS and I don't have run flats anymore. So this happened twice during a month period. Any suggestions?
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Jeffythequick New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2006 325i E90 Sedan Join Date: May 2018 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	Can't get to the Init for TPM Resurrecting the thread... For some reason (probably user error), I can't get to the Init on the TPM. Why yes, I did. On page 79 of the manual (see video) it tells me to start the car, then press lightly (huh?) on the rocker switch until the Flat Tire shows up and Init. Well, I haven't gotten there yet, after about a month of pressing the up and down on that thing. I have made a video of me attempting to reset it, and please look at it and tell me what I'm doing wrong. https://youtu.be/Tu1PjIdSB34 Why, yes, I have read the thread, and have tried what has been repeated from the manual. Are the tires inflated? Yes. The fronts are at 29psi, and the rears at 35, per the marking on the driver's door jamb. There was a flat on the left rear tire that was repaired, and the shop couldn't get the flat tire to clear using ODB-II techniques.
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