Can't reset "Low Tire light"

SixBanger · 10-27-2016, 11:37 PM

Last week my "Low Tire" light went out and it's still on. I added air 3 days ago. I tried to reset it via the toggle, but there's no option for reset at all. Please help.

Eyeman · 10-30-2016, 10:15 AM

I bet you just didn't add enough air. I leave my car running, attach my pump, go until the light goes out (fortunately my pump also shows the pressure so I don't worry that I'm going too far and something is wrong).

f87CSdrifterential · 10-30-2016, 11:10 AM

BMW has a drive to reset system that needs to calibrate after you set the air pressure and initiate the procedure. Most of the time the light will go out within 20 miles of driving. If your pressure isn't low you may have a sensor with a dead battery. Average life is 5-7 years or 100-120k mikes.

SixBanger · 10-30-2016, 03:29 PM

Went to the dealership today and they couldn't reset it at all. They tried to do it with the computer as well and that didn't work as well. Now they're talking programming, unbelievable.

Dat Aus · 10-30-2016, 06:39 PM

Did you do the reset correctly? You need to scroll to the reset option and then hold down the button on the end of the stalk for a few seconds. Some people just click the button without realising it needs to be held down.

SixBanger · 10-30-2016, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dat Aus

Did you do the reset correctly? You need to scroll to the reset option and then hold down the button on the end of the stalk for a few seconds. Some people just click the button without realising it needs to be held down.

No Low Tire PSI submenu is coming up at all when toggling through the options.
I've used BMWWHAT a while ago, but I don't think that would interfere

sixburgh · 10-30-2016, 08:01 PM

I believe that you need a new tire. I speak from experience.

Dat Aus · 10-31-2016, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SixBanger

No Low Tire PSI submenu is coming up at all when toggling through the options.
I've used BMWWHAT a while ago, but I don't think that would interfere

Have you tried it with the car both running and not running? I recall that some menus are only available when the engine is running and other are only available when it's off. Seems stupid, but always try the simplest options first.

Esteban · 10-31-2016, 05:51 AM

Another idea that seems stupid, but actually worked for me when I tried over and over again to reset my TPMS and couldn't was to plug my scanner into the OBD port and check for codes. There were none but I hit "clear codes" anyway and then I tried to reset the TPMS again and it worked. Weird, huh? Couldn't hurt to try anything and everything.

bp05 · 12-24-2016, 12:34 PM

TPMS battery may be done.

10-27-2016, 11:37 PM	#1
SixBanger Captain 187 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Apr 2005 iTrader: (0)	Can't reset "Low Tire light" Last week my "Low Tire" light went out and it's still on. I added air 3 days ago. I tried to reset it via the toggle, but there's no option for reset at all. Please help.
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

10-30-2016, 10:15 AM	#2
Eyeman Colonel 121 Rep 2,037 Posts Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 1994 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2017 AMG GTS [0.00] 1994 Porsche 968 Coupe [0.00] 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2008 135 [8.00]	I bet you just didn't add enough air. I leave my car running, attach my pump, go until the light goes out (fortunately my pump also shows the pressure so I don't worry that I'm going too far and something is wrong). __________________ Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, PSS4S 225/35fr 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, iCarbon diffuser, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille, Andrey_GTA rear hub mod, Ebay Mstyle front bumper and performance style side skirts.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-30-2016, 11:10 AM	#3
f87CSdrifterential First Lieutenant 188 Rep 327 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 CS Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: NH iTrader: (4)	BMW has a drive to reset system that needs to calibrate after you set the air pressure and initiate the procedure. Most of the time the light will go out within 20 miles of driving. If your pressure isn't low you may have a sensor with a dead battery. Average life is 5-7 years or 100-120k mikes.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-30-2016, 03:29 PM	#4
SixBanger Captain 187 Rep 645 Posts Drives: 08 135i Join Date: Apr 2005 iTrader: (0)	Went to the dealership today and they couldn't reset it at all. They tried to do it with the computer as well and that didn't work as well. Now they're talking programming, unbelievable.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-30-2016, 06:39 PM	#5
Dat Aus First Lieutenant 117 Rep 376 Posts Drives: '08 135i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Did you do the reset correctly? You need to scroll to the reset option and then hold down the button on the end of the stalk for a few seconds. Some people just click the button without realising it needs to be held down.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-30-2016, 08:01 PM	#7
sixburgh Lieutenant 198 Rep 428 Posts Drives: 2010 128i 6 MT BMW PE Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I believe that you need a new tire. I speak from experience. Attached Images
	Appreciate 0 Quote

10-31-2016, 05:51 AM	#9
Esteban Major General 43748 Rep 7,224 Posts Drives: a slow car fast Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Another idea that seems stupid, but actually worked for me when I tried over and over again to reset my TPMS and couldn't was to plug my scanner into the OBD port and check for codes. There were none but I hit "clear codes" anyway and then I tried to reset the TPMS again and it worked. Weird, huh? Couldn't hurt to try anything and everything. __________________
	Appreciate 1 Dackelone10588.50 Quote

12-24-2016, 12:34 PM	#10
bp05 Private First Class 14 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 09 135i Vert Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Rancho Cucamonga, CA iTrader: (1)	TPMS battery may be done.
	Appreciate 1 Quote