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Tire pressure monitoring system needs service
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Knightowl
Whovian
Noticed I never left an update here after service, short story is ecu unit had an issue and whole system was replaced with new one that reads out the individual tire pressures. No issues since that was done.
So I just got this this weekend as well. Interestingly it is colder, so I expect a battery that is on it's way out.
It so happens I also got a low-pressure warning on a tire that has a slow leak, so I suspect that means the master TPMS system is OK, and it's just one of the senders.
Since my car is: 1) out of warranty, 2) About 5-1/2 years old, and 3) uses the older system that doesn't display individual pressures, I'm considering my options.
A) Replace one sensor.
B) Replace all 4 sensors, as I assume they'd all start to go about the same time
C) Upgrade the system to the newer style with pressure readouts
A couple of questions:
- Any estimates on costs for sensors vs full system upgrade from Tesla?
- Any recommendations on aftermarket replacements for first-gen sensors?
- Any other thoughts or gotchas?
Thanks...
It so happens I also got a low-pressure warning on a tire that has a slow leak, so I suspect that means the master TPMS system is OK, and it's just one of the senders.
Since my car is: 1) out of warranty, 2) About 5-1/2 years old, and 3) uses the older system that doesn't display individual pressures, I'm considering my options.
A) Replace one sensor.
B) Replace all 4 sensors, as I assume they'd all start to go about the same time
C) Upgrade the system to the newer style with pressure readouts
A couple of questions:
- Any estimates on costs for sensors vs full system upgrade from Tesla?
- Any recommendations on aftermarket replacements for first-gen sensors?
- Any other thoughts or gotchas?
Thanks...
First gen sensors made by
Shanghai Baolong Automotive Corporation – China TPMS, Pressure Sensor, Rain Sensor, 360° View System, Tire Valves, Wheel Weights, Tire and Wheel Service Products, Replacement Sensor, Exhaust Components, Hydro-Structural Body Parts, Wheel Bolts and Nuts, Air Spring etc. Manufacturer
I bought for my winter set from this online company
These might be for your car too:
Tesla TPMS Model S, Roadster 6004985
freeewilly
Member
I just received the "Tire pressure monitoring system needs service" message today. I replaced my tires with none Tesla OEM tires about 5 months ago. Will it be a issue with Tesla??
How did you get them programmed to the car? Did you need to take the second set of wheels to Tesla to get it done?
Just mount the wheels to the car and drive. Within a mile or two, a popup message will ask if you want to reset the TPMS. Tap yes.
No. Aftermarket wheels are more of a problem. SCs won't touch them.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
I run a number of aftermarket wheels... never a problem at the SC
My car is going to Santa Clara for the 24k mile service on Monday. I'll leave my wheels and lowering links on and see what happens.
FlatSix911
Porsche 918 Hybrid
I also just got the "Tire pressure monitoring system needs service" message this week. The car has just over 53k miles. Apparently I have the Baolong system -- which was replaced once in Feb 2014. According to Tesla, they want to update it to the Continental system for $200 with the extended warranty deductible.
@hpartsch ;
Let us know what you decide to do.
I started getting this alert a few months ago in my 2013 Model S. I reset the TPMS from the screen and all seemed well for a while. But the alert just started up again. I suspect one (or more) of the wheel sensors is/are failing. Haven't taken it in yet.
I also have the extended warranty.
Let us know what you decide to do.
I started getting this alert a few months ago in my 2013 Model S. I reset the TPMS from the screen and all seemed well for a while. But the alert just started up again. I suspect one (or more) of the wheel sensors is/are failing. Haven't taken it in yet.
I also have the extended warranty.
Will do. I emailed them and they were able to tell that 3/4 of the sensors were not connecting properly. Seems odd all three are failing and only now is the warning on. This is the first time I've been quoted the 200 dollars with the ESA though. Bummer that they are going to charge the $200 that as the rep said the new system is much more reliable and 3/4 of the sensors aren't working properly. Seems to be a bad product/design issue. I asked if mobile service could replace them and they said no and they want to keep it overnight.
Will be out of town till later next month and plan to get it fixed sometime then or in Jan.
freeewilly
Member
Took the car in, technician found all 4 sensors dead and replaced all 4 TPMS sensors.
The error message came back a day after I picked up the car, making another appointment.....
The error message came back a day after I picked up the car, making another appointment.....
analRaviOli
Member
I picked up my 14' p85+ last week and while driving home within 5 minutes of leaving the sales area, the same error appeared on my dash though after a heavy pot hole. Long story short, that pot hole hit destroyed two sensors in the back and blew out my tire. As a new tesla owner i was not too happy. I drove home not knowing the air was leaking slowly and while i was at a pit stop noticed that my air was low. Called tesla roadside and they came and picked up my car. Dropped it off at near by service center. Next day i went to pick it up and they replaced the tire for me for free! and they are now doing the upgrades to the car for the next gen sensors and harness which will allow me to see the PSI in the cars tires in the cluster. This apparently is normally a cost to the owner, but tesla is doing this work for free for me.
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