TPMS Failure
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v8ksn

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4,713 posts

213 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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The batteries on my TPMS sensors have died, what are my options?

I asked Porsche but they told me to bend over and grab both ankles......and they refused to use lube frown

MrLizard

277 posts

212 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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http://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/593266-tpms-b...

Looks like it might be part of the sensor?

SFO

5,181 posts

212 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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I bought from www.tpms.com

v8ksn

Original Poster:

4,713 posts

213 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Cheers chaps

SFO, did you install them yourself and if so, did you have to reset the system or does it recognise the new valves?


SFO

5,181 posts

212 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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v8ksn said:
Cheers chaps

SFO, did you install them yourself and if so, did you have to reset the system or does it recognise the new valves?
OPC did it when I had my rear tyres changed.

OPC programmed new units in, but car still 'relearned'.

I think 7.1 system may be different.

if not .. this might be a stop gap (if system same as 7.2): http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

v8ksn

Original Poster:

4,713 posts

213 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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SFO said:
OPC did it when I had my rear tyres changed.

OPC programmed new units in, but car still 'relearned'.

I think 7.1 system may be different.

if not .. this might be a stop gap (if system same as 7.2): http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Cheers buddy, i'll have a word with the OPC to see if they will do the same for me.

As for the free ones, thanks but I think I will go for new ones as I hate the hassle of replacing them!

AndrewMontgomery

501 posts

224 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Which car are you driving? my 997 turbo has had 3 of them replaced in turn (with hindsigh I'd done them all in one fell swoop). you can get individual sensors or a set on ebay for way below £200. Get a tyre dealer to just swap them over for a modest sum.

You set the car to relearn yourself through the instrument panel. Learns them very quickly. Very easy and no need for the OPC dry-bumming.

lingus75

1,705 posts

251 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Had the same thing happen a few months ago. I used tpmwarehouse who are very knowledgeable (ask for becky, and don't be put off by the Chrysler main dealer message, just press option 4), and they know their Porsches!

However, it may be worth getting the 'huff' oe sensors. I'm using aftermarket and they have been a bit of a nightmare, that still isn't sorted. Make sure you don't mix old style analogue, and new digital ones as this confuses the car, and get all four.

Mine keeps going between learning modes/flat tyre/no readings at all and fine. It's really annoying, but I will give them one more go before I call back. It's getting bloody expensive getting tyres on and off all the time at the fitters.

lingus75

1,705 posts

251 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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Had the same thing happen a few months ago. I used tpmwarehouse who are very knowledgeable (ask for becky, and don't be put off by the Chrysler main dealer message, just press option 4), and they know their Porsches!

However, it may be worth getting the 'huff' oe sensors. I'm using aftermarket and they have been a bit of a nightmare, that still isn't sorted. Make sure you don't mix old style analogue, and new digital ones as this confuses the car, and get all four.

Mine keeps going between learning modes/flat tyre/no readings at all and fine. It's really annoying, but I will give them one more go before I call back. It's getting bloody expensive getting tyres on and off all the time at the fitters.

SFO

5,181 posts

212 months

Tuesday 23rd February 2016
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yes, I bought 'Huf' from TPMS ..

they were identical to Porsche ones.