Hey Folks..
My car: 2013 Model S 85
Issue: Front Passenger TPMS battery died which caused F'ing TPMS alert
Purchase:
Amazon Link
Pre-Software update (V10.1)
1) I purchased the ITM sensors which seller claimed that they're pre-coded to Gen1 MS (Plug-and-play)
2) I installed mine at the America's tire for $15 each wheel. I made a mistake of NOT keeping my old TPMS sensors because I was afraid that they may had inadvertently sent the mix signal after installed while driving home. So, I trashed my old sensors.
3) I drove for 600 miles and the warning did NOT go away.
4) I contacted the seller and he said he will code the senors to factory Balongs and requested to meet in person. This is when I found this thread and realized that I needed to transfer the code from old to new sensors.
5) Since my old sensors were long gone, I dropped by Tesla service center for their help. They did not want to touch my car due to aftermarket TPMS. At first, they tried to up-sell me to new continental system with cost of ~$1,100. I refused to pay because I believe I was not getting good value in return for the price.
6) Tesla then proceeded that I needed to make an appointment and they quoted me at minimum $110 per hour. I told them I just needed Tesla to reset my TPMS and there used to be a "TPMS reset" button and Tesla unreasonably took it away. So they said they will push the software update to my car. I didn't believe it will help at that time but that was the best I could do.
7) Two days later, I met with the Amazon seller and he re-coded my TPMS to Balongs with a promise that it will work. I knew 90% chances that it won't work knowing the system inability to relearn but I gave it a shot.
Post Software update (V10.2)
8) Luckily, on my way to meeting with Amazon Seller, I was notified with an software update. I quickly downloaded the software but did not install it.
9) Long and behold, I drove for 15 miles (30 mins) after Amazon seller re-coded my TPMS and alert did NOT disappear. so I stopped by at the gym, installed the software, polished my guns, then came back... BAM! I see the TPMS reset option from service menu.
10) I reset the TPMS and drove for 20 miles (40 mins) with no luck.. I was seriously pissed and about to PUNCH cute stuffed animals. I changed my wheel size from 19 to 21.. then changed it back to original. I went to bed while throwing a few curse words at my BFF, Elon.
11) The next day, first entry of the day, the center screen started with a message, "your highness, TPMS are clear FINALLY" see attached.