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Hakkola
10-15-2009, 08:34 PM
Hey, got my tires changed today, about 5 minutes later a light came on, looks like (..!..).

Any ideas? Already have an appointment for next weekend, made before this popped up. I can't seem to find the book which shows all the symbols and what they mean.
Aleks
10-15-2009, 08:38 PM
From what I remember from my manual I think that's tire pressure monitor symbol. Yellow and Red colors depending how low it is. Just have the pressure checked. Do your new wheels have TPMS?
Kona9
10-15-2009, 08:38 PM
edit- I is dumb
Jlude
10-15-2009, 08:39 PM
low tire pressure
FiveFreshFish
10-15-2009, 08:40 PM
Yep, TPMS.

http://www.aa1car.com/library/tpms_icon.jpg
The_Rural_Juror
10-15-2009, 08:41 PM
There should be a reset tire pressure info function on your on board computer.
97'Scort
10-15-2009, 08:47 PM
Of course, it's not to be confused with the (. Y .) dashboard light.
rage2
10-15-2009, 08:50 PM
You have to reset the TPS monitoring when you change tires. RTFM. :D
benyl
10-15-2009, 08:54 PM
Canadian BMWs do not have TPMS sensors. TP is determined by the ABS sensors in each wheel.

The manual mentions that you must reset the TPMS any time you change the wheels / tires.
Hakkola
10-15-2009, 10:54 PM
Ohh, ok, I've had tires changed on it before at the same place, maybe the guy did it for me last time but I doubt it. Thanks for the heads up though, hopefully I can find the manual.
rage2
10-15-2009, 10:58 PM
Lazy fucker.

If TPM light is on, stop the car. Hold it down till it turns off. Let go of the button and press and hold again for about 10 seconds. This turns on learning mode. Drive for about a minute till it shuts off. It has now learned the current tire's pressures, and you're good to go.
Hakkola
10-15-2009, 11:04 PM
Haha, sweet dude, thanks. :thumbsup:
kwazy
10-16-2009, 03:25 AM
lol noob
Kardon
10-16-2009, 03:32 AM
I also lol'd at this thread
blownz
10-16-2009, 08:53 AM
Isn't this your mom's car? Tell her to RTFM. :thumbsup:
thetransporter
10-16-2009, 10:10 AM
means dealer wants money
Graham_A_M
10-18-2009, 04:07 PM
Yeah, everything was mentioned already, but whenever you adjust the tire pressures significantly: it'll alert the TPMS.

Just like what Rage said, that is all you have to do.
Hakkola
10-18-2009, 04:09 PM
Yeah, I did it, thanks for the help


Originally posted by blownz
Tell her to RTFM. :thumbsup:

Read the first post, I can't find the manual.
Pollywog
10-18-2009, 04:13 PM
I always laugh when things like "I got the tires on my BMW changed today" turn into "So I took in my mom's BMW for an appointment to get her tires changed today".
Hakkola
10-18-2009, 04:25 PM
Originally posted by Pollywog
I always laugh when things like "I got the tires on my BMW changed today " turn into" So I took in my mom's BMW for an appointment to get her tires changed today"

Yeah, it's mom's car, but I drive it every day, she drives it once a week and I do all the maintenance related stuff, I don't see what the problem is. They are my tires, I payed for them so nothing I said is incorrect, as usual.

I haven't changed what I said once, dumbass.
scat19
10-19-2009, 07:30 AM
Originally posted by Pollywog
I always laugh when things like "I got the tires on my BMW changed today" turn into "So I took in my mom's BMW for an appointment to get her tires changed today".

Reminds me of the guy I called out a while back. He drove a sunfire, and was asking questions about it, but had an Infiniti FX35 listed in his "what I drive".

Yeah, I sat in my mothers drivers seat for 2 minutes, so can I list that?!?!?! :facepalm:
cr-xbrian
10-19-2009, 09:23 AM
Originally posted by rage2
Lazy fucker.


hahahaha
Hakkola
10-19-2009, 01:02 PM
Originally posted by scat19


Reminds me of the guy I called out a while back. He drove a sunfire, and was asking questions about it, but had an Infiniti FX35 listed in his "what I drive".

Yeah, I sat in my mothers drivers seat for 2 minutes, so can I list that?!?!?! :facepalm:

Yeah, except I do drive a 328i :facepalm:
scat19
10-19-2009, 08:23 PM
Originally posted by Hakkola


Yeah, except I do drive a 328i :facepalm:

Except I was relating a story.. not talking about you matt
dibbz
10-24-2009, 11:24 AM
Speaking of changing tires on a BMW. What do you guys use if you change them yourself? Just a hydraulic jack with a rubber pad? Can you get a proper trolley jack that fits into the jacking points on the newer BMWs?
benyl
10-24-2009, 11:34 AM
I put this jack on the rear jack on each side until both front and rear wheels lift off the ground:

http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/4/Auto/AutoTools/CreepersJacksStands/PRD~0091054P/Michelin%2B3%253F-ton%2BSpeedy%2BLift%2BJack.jsp

You can get machined jack adaptors online.
dibbz
10-24-2009, 11:55 AM
Thanks Benyl I'll take a look. Bought my first car (2010 328xi) and I gotta get some winters for it. Planning to change 'em myself, I'm just a little paranoid about damaging the plastic at the jack points (new car paranoia).
blinkme_210
10-24-2009, 12:05 PM
Originally posted by dibbz
Thanks Benyl I'll take a look. Bought my first car (2010 328xi) and I gotta get some winters for it. Planning to change 'em myself, I'm just a little paranoid about damaging the plastic at the jack points (new car paranoia).
You can use a regular jack to prop up the car on the pads even though they don't "fit". It actually makes for a better fit, because the rubber deforms slightly under the pressure and is less likely to slip out.

If you do manage to really mess up the rubber pads, they cost only ~$5 each at the stealership.