Dang (_!_) TPMS warning won't go away

I'm stuck with a ghost of a "Flat tyre!" warning that I can't seem to get rid of, leaving me with the perpetual symbol on the dash that my wife lovingly calls "the butt". I've done the dash reset procedure several times, and even tried changing the wheels size when resetting and using the "winter tyre" setting to change it up, but it always comes back with a fault. Yes, the tires are properly inflated and hold air just fine. Stock 19" Lobster claw wheels with "new"-ish TPMS installed by the dealer just this January. I just reset all tires to 36psi cold last night and did a reset this morning, and it came back again. Are these this horrible for everyone? What can I do to get rid of this error?

Oh, I thought you just mis-typed (.)(.) Tryin to figure out what those had to do with TPMS .:taunt: BTW, my low pressure warnings always went away after the repair was mounted. I wonder if the sensor got damaged during the repair.

Anecdotally, try reducing the press in each tire by 10psi for 15 min., and then pump them back to the proper pressure. That's supposed to help 'reset' the sensors. After that a visit with a PIWIS or Durametric Pro, may be required to reset the controller.

And if that doesn't work, try over-inflating by 5psi. I've found when I get the low tire signal I need to over-inflate to get rid of the dash light, then back it down to proper inflation the next day.

Under-inflate it, over-inflate it... sheesh, what a great system. I do have a durametric pro. Is there a reset I can do with that? If not, I may just disable the system entirely.

While the concept of the system is good, displaying (ballpark) individual tire pressure, there are many shortcomings ie; the replacing the entire sensor due to the battery depletion. This along with the service light needing a dealer visit or Durametric to reset is really bad design from such an innovative manufacturer. You are held hostage to a dealer if you do not know how to get around these issues.

Well, I gave up on it. I removed TPMS from my car by unplugging the TPMS controller next to the brake booster and coding it out of the cluster and gateway with Durametric. Goodbye butt light.

Thanks, for telling me what I needed to know. I thought, I could just buy some new sensors, have my tire guy throw them on and the controller would re-set itself. Now I see it's a complicated issue that I need to throw on the dealer. Joe

I get really confused by all the TPMS complaints. Mine works fine. The original worked fine and the replacements from Titan work fine. Never once did I have to have anyone "reset" anything. The replacements from Titan were plug and play. Period. The only issue I've ever have is the occassional outside interference of something else with a strong 433 mhz signal. For example, I drive by a particular fire house and every time I do, my TPMS goes blank. Three miles later it resets itself and is fine until the next time. I wish I could be more helpful but the problems some of you folks experience baffle me.:cheers:

Budman; are you saying that I could buy four sensors (I don't know who Titan is), have my tire guy install them on my wheels and they will automatically plug and play? Thanks for your advice -Joe

Yes...Titan/OE Wheels is a sponser on this site. I verified with the dealer with my VIN that my TPMS units were 433 mhz, called Titan, ordered replacements, when they arrived I took them to my indy who also had doubts, had them installed and they came up with as accurate reading as the originals did within a couple miles. Painless. It truly is. Check this site for the sponsor's web site for more info.:cheers:

Do folks typically replace the sensors and re-mount the old tires ? Or do you replace the sensors when the tires are due for replacement? The battery in one of my sensors is dead, but the tires probably have another 5K to 10K miles before needing replacement. Wondering if there's a risk of leaking/damage to the tires if they have to be pulled off and put back on to replace the sensors?

My tires were relatively new and the tire shop just installed my new TPMS . I don't think they remove the tire. Instead, they break the bead, push the tire down, unscrew the TPMS , install new one, then fill to seat the tire.

I replaced mine when my tires still had about half their life left. Obviously it's cheaper to do it with a new tire mount but I waited until my TPMS became a probelm before replacing them. There's no risk. The shop recommended a rebalancing at the time they installed the new TPMS and I agreed. What I wouldn't do is replace one unit unless it was a faulty new one. I'd do all 4 normally.:cheers:

My new sensors were also replaced without removing the tire. All is well if you have competent facility do the work. I had an independent Porsche center do it for me. No issues to date going on year two.

I replaced all of my sensors, occasionally I get a note asking if tires were changed and I have to go through the learn process all over. PITA and no one can offer an explanation, the odd time they even swap locations flowed by a low pressure as now the front appears on the rear and hence has a lower pressure.

I replaced mine and they were also plug and play, they became active after driving a few miles. One add, if you bring the old sensors home in your car you will get an error as the system is seeing too many signals.

I posted a nearly new set of OZ racing tires /rims w TPMS sensors from tire rack in the classifieds. Good deal if thinking of replacing your sensors. Send a PM

Well, since I started this thread and it's active again, I've been loving not having errors once I coded it out! One less thing to cycle through in the mid as well. If anyone local to my area wants them turned off as well, just let me know. Can code, won't travel!

I purchased the HUF RDE001's which Huf claims are direct replacement for my car, had my tire guy put them on and went for 45 min drive and nothing (Deflated and inflated the tires before I left too). Love the inconsistency. It makes me feel so alive 😂

Greetings Reach, Would you happen to be able to point me in the direction of how to code out the TPMS with Durametric Pro. Gratitude!

I’m not having any success getting my 987 wheels, which I kept, to work on my new-to-me 981 . I have tried the deflate trick but not the over-inflate. Short of going to a dealer, which I really don’t want to do, are there any other tricks? What about power cycling the controller? Is it possible when I did the deflate trick, I didn’t wait long enough, didn’t go low enough? I really don’t think my sensors are dead. Any suggestions other than all the usual. Btw, I had my 987 for 13 years with two sets of wheels and doing the swap every year. I’ve replaced sensors with no problems on my 987 but can’t get my 981 working. I like the system and want to fix it. C.

I cant recall if the 987 sensors are compatible with the 981 receiver or not, but assuming it is, have you tried going into the TPMS menu and then switching wheel sizes in the menu and drive for a bit, then set it back to the correct size again and drive? Switching wheel sizes will force the system into learn mode and is a cure for most TPMS connectivity issues on a 981 , assuming they work on a 981

Pretty sure I read they were not compatible.

I was thinking I had read the same thing at some point

Hmmm, Bud and IC, that would explain. The only research I did was go to various sites and punch in my old car (‘07 987) and my new car (‘15 981 ). They all came back 433mHz. So no controller games, deflate games or Duramatic games (which I don’t have)?

The transmitting frequency is the same but I believe the 981 has a different receiver requiring sending units specific to the 981 . At least that's what I recall reading some time ago.

Curious enough to check TireRack for both the 987 TPMS units by Huff and the 981 units. Different part numbers and the 981 's are also $9 more per unit. TR is also a good source for these by the way.

Dang!!!! That explains that. I just checked a couple part numbers too and you’re right. Thank you for chasing down what I missed. Now about that changing them out without a full dismount and balance. Would I ever get away with that? Thanks for the replies, this is what I have been looking for. C.

It has been reported that some have simply broken the tire bead to install, being careful to not rotate the tire on the wheel, and successfully done so. They apparently didn't even have to rebalance. Personnally, I would rebalance. If you were to order them from Tire Rack , for example, they have lists of nearby installers (just enter your zip code), including pricing, that can be used to install. Don't have a price since I've only swapped them while having new tires installed. Sounds like you'll have solved the problem soon. Good luck.