TPMS Malfunction
10-02-2010, 08:20 PM
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TPMS Malfunction
Has anyone else encountered this message? I am pretty discouraged that this is now the second issue I have had in 2 months. First the entire headlight assembly, now this. I am hoping it's a simple fix and would appreciate any feedback on similar experiences.
Last edited by mikeh; 10-03-2010 at 11:43 AM.
10-03-2010, 04:59 PM
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Re: TPMS Malfunction
I know this might be a very very odd question, but when you turned your car on were you possibly parked near a cellphone tower, or a HV power line?
The reason I ask is because to my knowledge these are wireless systems and it might have interfiered with your system. I know when I am in a certain area of the city near a cellphone tower I cant unlock my vehicle until I am about 5 feet away, as it is a high frequency and it interfiers with the signal.
The reason I ask is because to my knowledge these are wireless systems and it might have interfiered with your system. I know when I am in a certain area of the city near a cellphone tower I cant unlock my vehicle until I am about 5 feet away, as it is a high frequency and it interfiers with the signal.
10-16-2010, 10:27 AM
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Re: TPMS Malfunction
Sitting in my new Q5 right now and seeing this exact same issue. The car is not even 1 month old. Will monitor it to see if this continues to happen. Not sure if I am near any cell tower right now but given I am in the city I am sure that there is one close by..... I will for sure go into the dealer if this persists and let you know what they say..
10-16-2010, 10:48 AM
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Re: TPMS Malfunction
I know this sounds odd, but the error message went away right after I plugged in my iPhone. Not sure if it was a coincidence or not, but I am having no troubles now. Try it and let me know if it works.
10-16-2010, 01:02 PM
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Re: TPMS Malfunction
I fixed mine by going into car -- TPMS. It then asked me to confirm that the pressure was correct in all 4 tires. Must not have been set initially. Weird for it to start malfunctioning now though.
