TPMS Malfunction

BoccaFew · 03-19-2024, 07:56 AM

So, my mechanic did the Tension Struts in the F10 while I was on vacation and somehow killed the brand new battery (he thinks he left the dome lights on for a week)

Not sure if the battery discharge is related (5amp charged it to full after getting it back), but every time I start the car I get a TPMS malfunction. I can clear the codes and all appears to function as normal. but as soon as I turn the car off and restart the issue comes back.

Looking for a place to start. Never a days problem with the car except for normal wear parts. I'm gonna try ro recode the RDC and see if that resolves it, but it seems highly cooincidental that this started only after it was worked on.

Did a TPMS sensor check and all 4 show good battery life.

Any guidance?

StradaRedlands · 03-19-2024, 11:22 AM

Electrical problems in a BMW... go figure!

3002 tii · 03-19-2024, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BoccaFew

So, my mechanic did the Tension Struts in the F10 while I was on vacation and somehow killed the brand new battery (he thinks he left the dome lights on for a week)

Not sure if the battery discharge is related (5amp charged it to full after getting it back), but every time I start the car I get a TPMS malfunction. I can clear the codes and all appears to function as normal. but as soon as I turn the car off and restart the issue comes back.

Looking for a place to start. Never a days problem with the car except for normal wear parts. I'm gonna try ro recode the RDC and see if that resolves it, but it seems highly cooincidental that this started only after it was worked on.

Did a TPMS sensor check and all 4 show good battery life.

Any guidance?

Are you using an actual TPMS device to test/code?

Qsilver7 · 03-20-2024, 05:55 AM

Do you have a diagnostic code reader that will give you the BMW hex code for your TPMS MALFUNCTION (like Bimmerlink/ISTA/Carly/Foxwell)? If you do, the hex code can help you narrow down what to look for…to see if it is an RDC module, ABS module, or wheel sensor issue.

Heres some info below that may help.

BoccaFew · 03-20-2024, 06:46 AM

Got this from Bimmercode. I ordered ProTools from BimmerGeeks, but my ODB adapter won't work with it. Waiting for the BG adapter to arrive. I'm hoping it lost it's coding and I can just re-code it to fix.

BoccaFew · 03-20-2024, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Are you using an actual TPMS device to test/code?

The guy here at work has the actual tool to test the batteries and the RDC. He said the sensors are fine, but was unable to recode the RDC. It's not a BMW tool, so he wasn't sure if he could do it with his scanner. I'm hoping the ProTool will re-code it if that's indeed the issue. Otherwise I'm stuck shelling out the 300+ dollars foe a new RDC.

Qsilver7 · 03-20-2024, 08:11 AM

Run your hex code at this site: https://bmwfault.codes/

BTW, are you sure that screen shot is from Bimmercode? Or is it the BimmerLink app?

EDIT: if the control unit is the rdcuds...then the issue appears to be what it says on the screen shot...the RDC unit needs to be encoded. Was it replaced recently?

BoccaFew · 03-20-2024, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Qsilver7

Run your hex code at this site: https://bmwfault.codes/

BTW, are you sure that screen shot is from Bimmercode? Or is it the BimmerLink app?

EDIT: if the control unit is the rdcuds...then the issue appears to be what it says on the screen shot...the RDC unit needs to be encoded. Was it replaced recently?

I think it might be BimmerLink...lol, and negative. No new module. Only weird thing is the battery was severely discharged.

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BoccaFew New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i xDrive Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 535i X-Drive [0.00]	TPMS Malfunction So, my mechanic did the Tension Struts in the F10 while I was on vacation and somehow killed the brand new battery (he thinks he left the dome lights on for a week) Not sure if the battery discharge is related (5amp charged it to full after getting it back), but every time I start the car I get a TPMS malfunction. I can clear the codes and all appears to function as normal. but as soon as I turn the car off and restart the issue comes back. Looking for a place to start. Never a days problem with the car except for normal wear parts. I'm gonna try ro recode the RDC and see if that resolves it, but it seems highly cooincidental that this started only after it was worked on. Did a TPMS sensor check and all 4 show good battery life. Any guidance? Last edited by BoccaFew; 03-19-2024 at 08:03 AM..
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Qsilver7 Major General 4442 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: F06 650ix GC / F15 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Indiana, USA iTrader: (0)	Do you have a diagnostic code reader that will give you the BMW hex code for your TPMS MALFUNCTION (like Bimmerlink/ISTA/Carly/Foxwell)? If you do, the hex code can help you narrow down what to look for…to see if it is an RDC module, ABS module, or wheel sensor issue. Heres some info below that may help. Attached Images __________________ 2015 F06 650ix Gran Coupe`(Moonstone/Cohiba Brown)\| 2014 F15 X5 50i MSport (Space Gray/Mocha) Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral. Last edited by Qsilver7; 03-20-2024 at 06:00 AM..
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Qsilver7 Major General 4442 Rep 7,484 Posts Drives: F06 650ix GC / F15 X5 50i Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Indiana, USA iTrader: (0)	Run your hex code at this site: https://bmwfault.codes/ BTW, are you sure that screen shot is from Bimmercode? Or is it the BimmerLink app? EDIT: if the control unit is the rdcuds...then the issue appears to be what it says on the screen shot...the RDC unit needs to be encoded. Was it replaced recently? __________________ 2015 F06 650ix Gran Coupe`(Moonstone/Cohiba Brown)\| 2014 F15 X5 50i MSport (Space Gray/Mocha) Become a BMW CCA member! Click HERE to join and feel free to use my BMW CCA member #191509 as a referral.
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