TPMS senders - do they self install?

[Ken Figenus]

My rear NS one is shouting 'batteries' according to my Foxwell OBD tool (which is why I asked the dealer to change the remaining 2 original senders as a matter of course when they refurbed all 4 alloys in August, but they didnt)

Mine has the Beru model and you can certainly buy the HUF (prev called Beru) senders for £60 but do you then need a full on AM diagnostic tool to configure it - conflicting info out there. Could be a quick DIY rather than half a day off work round trip...

Thanks

[V8V Pete]

Not sure if Beru is the old ones or the new ones and can't remember how old your car is Dewi. The new ones do self-install, the old ones don't but I'm not sure if you need a full AM Diagnostic System to install or not. Can you just ignore it until you're next at the Dealer?

[Ken Figenus]

I think its the 2nd gen Pete - car is 2012. Most everybody with the version before (flashing lights box in pass footwell) disconnects it!

Just conflicting info on the installation mate - and I cant work out how it would 'auto' know which wheel its in unless you tell the control unit which sender is where! You dont buy pre-coded NSR or OSF senders!

I like the functionality and the little bit of extra safety it adds - especially if its a just a15min job on the drive in reality...

[Genie Chaser]

Beru system without the tpms box self learns, so fit sensor and it should learn with a short drive.

[V8V Pete]

Ken Figenus said:

I cant work out how it would 'auto' know which wheel its in unless you tell the control unit which sender is where! You dont buy pre-coded NSR or OSF senders!

I've been told it's a proximity thing so maybe one receiver in each axle rather than a central receiver but it definitely works on a plug & play basis. Apparently they can be changed by just pushing the tyre back rather than having to remove it completely so could be done at any tyre shop. You don't even have to pay £60 for them either as long as you can speak German and get them before March ........... http://tpms-24.de/S037-Alpina-Audi-Aston-Martin-TP...

[Ken Figenus]

Great news guys. Thanks.

Much as I love saving a few quid Pete I will get the same matching OE brand of HUF (ex Beru) and give it a go on the drive - hoping I will be able to break the bead seal. If not can pop over to a tyre fitter. How much PSI welly do they give the tyres to 'crack' back on to the bead do you think?

[ashway]

When I added the TPMS sensors to my winter wheels only the near side front and rear sensors registered, I thought i might have disturbed something swapping the wheels over or had bought a couple of duff sensors. Then after driving approx 75 miles the off side front and 5 miles later the off side rear registered. They've been ok ever since

Bought mine from the TPMS warehouse

[Ken Figenus]

Just changed the rear LEFT TPMS sensor in the Rapide - lots of sites had different part numbers but tracked down the right HUF one in the end.

Had to take the wheel to a tyre shop as the notion of doing it in-situ was too optimisic - couldn't possibly break the bead with my raw bare hands, err like you can on a 26" Mountain Bike tyre LOL!

Good time and money saved over a garage visit. Then got this when i went to clear the LEFT REAR code



That's next weekend's job then and then all 4 will be done.

[QuantumV8]

It sounds like there's a few different types of TPMS sensors out there. Do we know which versions fit which Astons?

For example, if I bought 4 sensors at V8V Pete's link above (to 3 different sensors which appear to differ by construction material only), are they going to connect with my MY10 V8 Vantage?

Edit: I scrolled down at the link and saw the compatibility table, i assume V8 Vantage S 07/2007 to 12/2012 means i'm covered...

Edited by QuantumV8 on Wednesday 6th March 11:27

[Ken Figenus]

This is the one for a Rapide - HUF RDE 048 - good price on this site too (although I paid more at TPMS Warehouse) https://www.buycarparts.co.uk/huf/9763001

Its AM original part No is:

ASTON MARTIN (AD43360671AA)
ASTON MARTIN (CD23360671AA)
ASTON MARTIN (CD23360671CA)

Likely to be the same across the range but do check.