RFT Sensor Malfunction after only 400 miles?

ukthunderace · 06-27-2007, 07:52 AM

Just over 400 miles on the clock. Went over a speed bump today (not fast) and get a yeallow flashing RFT sensor on the bc display and the warning lights. Eventually the warning light stops flashing and just stays on. Manual says sensor malfunction. I tried resetting it to no avail. This sucks. Anyone else have the same issue?

M3 Piotr · 06-27-2007, 12:39 PM

Make sure it's not punctured. Mine did the same when I got a big screw in the tire, and only had 1000miles on it. Had to replace it. Did you check tire pressure?

tjnptel1 · 06-27-2007, 01:13 PM

my RFT sensor went off when i had a bubble in front tire.

ukthunderace · 06-27-2007, 02:07 PM

Yep...all tires check out on pressure and I have checked them closely for puncture...nothing. The book says the TPM light comes on and stays steady yellow if it isn't detecting a puncture but does detect a malfunction. When I toggle through to reset, it says it is INACTIVE. I think I will take it to the shop tomorrow.

AndrewAZ · 06-27-2007, 04:14 PM

My SA warned me about hitting speeds bumps and objects hard with RFT's since apparently they develop a small leak between the rim and tires.

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ukthunderace Autobahn Cruiser 25 Rep 272 Posts Drives: '07 335i Tief Gruen Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hockenheim Germany iTrader: (0)	Yep...all tires check out on pressure and I have checked them closely for puncture...nothing. The book says the TPM light comes on and stays steady yellow if it isn't detecting a puncture but does detect a malfunction. When I toggle through to reset, it says it is INACTIVE. I think I will take it to the shop tomorrow.
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AndrewAZ Major 137 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	My SA warned me about hitting speeds bumps and objects hard with RFT's since apparently they develop a small leak between the rim and tires.
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