Brakes Wheels 2nd Gen Tires TPMS aftermarket

Discussion in '2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61' started by Momsy, Oct 29, 2012.

  1. Momsy

    Momsy New Member

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    Hi all. I have a 2007 Mini cooper. I recently got an 'inactive' warning regarding tire inflation. Tires are all at pressure and system won't reset. After doing some reading, I have come to believe that my tire pressure monitoring sensor(s) battery is going. Is there any reason why I can't buy the Oro-tek brand for a third of what others places (dealer) are charging?

    Secondly, I can't believe I haven't read more about this. Am I the only one whose sensor has gone out? Thanks for your wisdom.
     
  2. Nathan

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    You would need to validate that the sensors work on the same frequency MINI uses for 2007. Keep in mind that they did make a change in the frequency used in mid to late 2009.
     
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  4. Crashton

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    As time goes by we will start seeing more of the issue that you have. I have the same issue on my wife's MINI.

    Outmotoring! :Thumbsup:
     
  5. CHKMINI

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    Chuck, those sensors don't work on Babs Clubbie?
     
  6. Crashton

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    I believe one of them is not functioning. Anson is going to plug Babs MINI into the mother-ship computer & tell me which one. Discount Tire tested to make sure they were sending signals & they are. That means the batteries are good according to them. I was told to take the car to the dealer. Instead I'm going to Best Auto Werks. It will get taken care of, no worries.
     
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    I'm currently in Canada but let me know.
     
  8. Nathan

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    Say hi to my car while you are there Chuck.
     
  9. Crashton

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    I'll tell Gnat you miss him.
     
  10. KittyMini

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    What?
    You're in Canada?
    And Nathan.... What is your car doing there?
     
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    Kitty, Mark is in Canada, gnat is at Best Motor Werks, and Chuck is going to Best to have Anson diagnose his TPMS sensors.......now, who's on first?
     
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    I don't know.... THIRD BASE!!! :crazy:
     

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