Tire Monitoring Sensor ON!

crissycut · 11-12-2010, 11:08 AM

Hey guys, I have a 2006 BMW 325i and just changed a new set of aftermarket wheels. When I drove it, the TPMS light came ON. Now, I'm figuring out how to reset it but I went into a dead end. Here's my situation: 1) My user manual is gone because I did not get it when I bought the car (used). 2)They say that there's a (!) button on the dash but I looked all over and mine does not have it. 3) I checked the stem of my original wheels and it's not metal. It's just the regular rubber type so it does not have TPMS on the wheels.

What will I check next? Anybody knows something, please let me know...Thanks.

1997gtx · 11-12-2010, 11:21 AM

If your new rims don't have TPMS, you'll always have the light on.

wrickem · 11-12-2010, 11:29 AM

'06 has Flat Tire Monitor not TPMS.

Use this link to get all the information on resetting your FTM and just about any other questions you may have on your car.

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/owner/dgh.aspx

fdriller9 · 11-12-2010, 12:15 PM

Make sure all your pressures are to spec...check your driver's side door jamb for info.

Follow the guy above me link to reset the FTM. He's right, you don't have TMPS.

crissycut · 11-12-2010, 12:29 PM

Yes, it think it's a FTM (Flat Tire Monitor). I downloaded the 2006 Manual and there is a procedure in page 72. It's actually done on the car computer thru the stalk on my left. Just did the INIT and the symbol went away. I just need to drive it and hope it does not come back.

cb1111 · 11-12-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by crissycut

Yes, it think it's a FTM (Flat Tire Monitor). I downloaded the 2006 Manual and there is a procedure in page 72. It's actually done on the car computer thru the stalk on my left. Just did the INIT and the symbol went away. I just need to drive it and hope it does not come back.

But did you check first to make sure all tires are properly inflated?

VMRWheels · 11-12-2010, 02:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crissycut

Yes, it think it's a FTM (Flat Tire Monitor). I downloaded the 2006 Manual and there is a procedure in page 72. It's actually done on the car computer thru the stalk on my left. Just did the INIT and the symbol went away. I just need to drive it and hope it does not come back.

The light should not come back on as long as the tire is originally properly inflated. When the tires loses air, the rotations will change and the light will come back on.

-Charles@VMRWheels

bugsandry · 11-12-2010, 05:23 PM

I've got the same problem after adjusting my tire pressure. Anyone knows what the appropriate tire pressure for 225 45 17 inch winter tires for a pair of Bridgestone LM 22 and a pair of Hankook IceBear W3000?

I am running on Style 161 wheels

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crissycut New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: La Puente iTrader: (0)	Tire Monitoring Sensor ON! Hey guys, I have a 2006 BMW 325i and just changed a new set of aftermarket wheels. When I drove it, the TPMS light came ON. Now, I'm figuring out how to reset it but I went into a dead end. Here's my situation: 1) My user manual is gone because I did not get it when I bought the car (used). 2)They say that there's a (!) button on the dash but I looked all over and mine does not have it. 3) I checked the stem of my original wheels and it's not metal. It's just the regular rubber type so it does not have TPMS on the wheels. What will I check next? Anybody knows something, please let me know...Thanks.
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wrickem Big Beaver Smile 2101 Rep 3,791 Posts Drives: What he wants to Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: lambertville nj iTrader: (0)	'06 has Flat Tire Monitor not TPMS. Use this link to get all the information on resetting your FTM and just about any other questions you may have on your car. http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/content/owner/dgh.aspx __________________ ______________________________________________ Current- '21 430 , '19 911, 07 M6 ,'17 Jeep Wrangler, "23 Bronco OBXluxsquatch
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fdriller9 Banned 253 Rep 7,089 Posts Drives: '06 AW 330xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Jersey/Philly/NYC iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330xi [6.44]	Make sure all your pressures are to spec...check your driver's side door jamb for info. Follow the guy above me link to reset the FTM. He's right, you don't have TMPS.
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crissycut New Member 2 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: La Puente iTrader: (0)	Got it! Yes, it think it's a FTM (Flat Tire Monitor). I downloaded the 2006 Manual and there is a procedure in page 72. It's actually done on the car computer thru the stalk on my left. Just did the INIT and the symbol went away. I just need to drive it and hope it does not come back.
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bugsandry First Lieutenant 20 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW e92 328xi Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (5)	I've got the same problem after adjusting my tire pressure. Anyone knows what the appropriate tire pressure for 225 45 17 inch winter tires for a pair of Bridgestone LM 22 and a pair of Hankook IceBear W3000? I am running on Style 161 wheels
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