tyre pressure monitor system

sheepman · **March 23, 2013, 20:44:32**

The warning light for the tyre pressure system on my 2009 i30 is constantly on as I am no longer prepared to pay £122 to replace a tyre valve ,I paid for the first one my last one has just rotted probably due to salt on UK roads,a few pounds puts an ordinary valve On compared to the huge cost of the proper ones,they do not seem to be covered by warranty even allthough the first one was only 2 yes old 'now The UK Mot test as of 1/4/13 means that you cannot have warning lights on ,am I expected to pay £400 to get the proper ones fitted as the dealer is not allowed to disconnect the warning system,any views please

2i30s · **Reply #1: March 23, 2013, 20:47:24**

Asterix · **Reply #2: March 23, 2013, 21:31:57**

Why would they not be covered by warranty..

2i30s · **Reply #3: March 23, 2013, 21:35:00**

and if they're a Hyundai fitted item.

sheepman · **Reply #4: March 23, 2013, 21:41:38**

I have asked them that question often enough but they will not budge they just say I have caused the problem myself by using force to take the valve caps off to check the pressures which is utter crap the ,mechanics say there are similar problems with Renault's Citroen and Peugeots as well I am told the newer Hyundai use a different alloy on the valves which are not as bad but it is a very common problem on the earlier i30s like my 2009 2 litre crdi

2i30s · **Reply #5: March 23, 2013, 21:44:38**

from what Ive read about the tpms over the years on this forum,you aren't the only person with this ongoing problem.

Keith · **Reply #6: May 20, 2013, 12:24:08**

As I was cleaning, touching up and tarting up my wheels on Sunday I got to thinking about the in-wheel TPMS transponders & the way they are powered.
It didnt take long to find out that they are sealed for life units & when the battery dies within them the whole transponder has to be replaced.

5 - 7 years they reckon the batteries last... and as they are most likely all the same age, when one goes, another one will etc etc. So the recomendation is to change them all at once.

My car is now 5 years old, so £200 for the parts at least, then fitting, and setting up on the computer... sounds like an expensive time coming up, thank gawd I dont have a cambelt, but I'll be spending on TPMS transponders instead if I keep the car.

Shambles · **Reply #7: May 20, 2013, 13:00:06**

Yeah it's going to be a dear do for me soon, I guess

Maybe they could have used Li Ion batteries and charged them up using Kers. In hindsight.

Surferdude · **Reply #8: May 20, 2013, 13:07:23**

Quote from: Keith on May 20, 2013, 12:24:08

As I was cleaning, touching up and tarting up my wheels on Sunday I got to thinking about the in-wheel TPMS transponders & the way they are powered.
It didnt take long to find out that they are sealed for life units & when the battery dies within them the whole transponder has to be replaced.

5 - 7 years they reckon the batteries last... and as they are most likely all the same age, when one goes, another one will etc etc. So the recomendation is to change them all at once.

My car is now 5 years old, so £200 for the parts at least, then fitting, and setting up on the computer... sounds like an expensive time coming up, thank gawd I dont have a cambelt, but I'll be spending on TPMS transponders instead if I keep the car.

A clear case of techology gone mad.
Definitely not needed IMO.

eye30 · **Reply #9: May 20, 2013, 13:41:44**

If and when they cease to function can they be replaced with "normal" valves so expense is minimal?

Shambles · **Reply #10: May 20, 2013, 13:47:45**

Well, if the TPMS ceased to function, you just wouldn't replace them at all

Just Rick · **Reply #11: May 20, 2013, 13:57:19**

have absolutely no idea what your talking about,I don't have that option on my cars,all I can say is whats wrong with the good old tyre gauge and checking your tyres manually on a regular basis,anyhow thats beside the point,if it was me,I would just undo the few screws it takes to get the dash out and remove the globe,who the hell would know.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #12: May 20, 2013, 13:59:46**

It's part of the MOT in UK I believe. What a waste of time and money.

Keith · **Reply #13: May 20, 2013, 14:03:23**

TPMS is a good option TBH. You cant check tyre pressures while you are driving and twice now my TPMS has alerted me to a slow puncture, once on a Motorway. On both occasions I reckon the system saved me a tyre, but thats only about £150 max. Its still an OK safety option but not everyones cup of tea.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #14: May 20, 2013, 14:04:16**

I don't know if they still do, but HSV had it on their cars a while back in Australia.

rustynutz · **Reply #15: May 20, 2013, 14:05:57**

I'm getting sick of all this technology, I'll think I'll sell the i30 and buy an old MF Holden Barina....

Just Rick · **Reply #16: May 20, 2013, 14:15:11**

Sorry but for what you have to spend to update the TPMS if it shites itself,I'd opt for doing a tyre,mind you I have only buggered one trye(beyond Repair) in the past 14 years,so I think I'm well ahead of a dodgy TPMS system

Shambles · **Reply #17: May 20, 2013, 14:26:38**

Hey don't knock the TPMS system. It has other uses too... like illuminating/testing your ESP warning light from time to time

Just Rick · **Reply #18: May 20, 2013, 14:37:05**

Quote from: Shambles on May 20, 2013, 14:26:38

Hey don't knock the TPMS system. It has other uses too... like illuminating/testing your ESP warning light from time to time

Now I'm not sure whether your serious or pulling my leg

Keith · **Reply #19: May 20, 2013, 14:45:34**

Quote from: Nice Bloke (Really) on May 20, 2013, 14:15:11

Sorry but for what you have to spend to update the TPMS if it shites itself,I'd opt for doing a tyre,mind you I have only buggered one trye(beyond Repair) in the past 14 years,so I think I'm well ahead of a dodgy TPMS system

Thing is I bought it without knowing it was fitted, it wasnt something I insisted on having, but in the UK, if someting is fitted like TPMS it has to work for the MoT test OR be completely removed. Simply taking the bulb out is not an option here.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #20: May 20, 2013, 14:48:37**

Same here actually.
Any equipment fitted, whether obligatory or optional, must be in proper working order.
Not being = unroadworthy.

The Gonz · **Reply #21: May 20, 2013, 15:54:12**

Just like when I transferred rego from VIC to SA, I had driving lights on the Commodore but by then they were just for show and there wasn't even any wiring between them and the car. It didn't matter because the rule is 'wired through the high beam switch'.

Lorian · **Reply #22: June 08, 2013, 20:44:11**

Bit late to this thread but others have had early tpms valves replaced under warranty. Mine are now 3.5 years old and still look like new. I don't use acidic wheel cleaner, that's the killer.

Keith · **Reply #23: June 08, 2013, 23:05:09**

Can't disagree Lorian, but they have battery power and replacement of the whole set of wheel sensors is the only way to fix a drained battery, all 4 have to be done based on the rule that when one goes the others will too. That ain't gonna be cheap.

dom85 · **Reply #24: November 10, 2013, 14:39:53**

good afternoon all, I have a question about replacing the TMPS Sensor... do you have to have the replacement sensor 'Coded' to the car if you are replacing one? I have been told that I might have?

thanks

Keith · **Reply #25: November 10, 2013, 16:52:02**

I believe so as it is a wireless device.