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Old 03-15-2013, 03:31 AM
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Funny enough - this issue just came upfor the first time for me two days ago and I haven't totally solved it. The first time I added a few lbs to 2 tires (just on the low side) and the light went out. A day later the light came back and a pressure check showed all numbers the same.
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Old 03-22-2013, 05:27 PM
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Funny enough - this issue just came upfor the first time for me two days ago and I haven't totally solved it. The first time I added a few lbs to 2 tires (just on the low side) and the light went out. A day later the light came back and a pressure check showed all numbers the same.
UPDATE: I had the sensors checked by my tire guy and they were fine....took it to my servicing dealer and they found that the TPMS antenna was bad - that was replaced and all is well
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Old 03-23-2013, 03:06 AM
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Cool - didn't even know that existed!
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These little TMPS sensors are pricey. $237 at the dealership to replace one this week.
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These little TMPS sensors are pricey. $237 at the dealership to replace one this week.
Just disabled my TPMS via vagcom this week. Best thing i've done so far. Hated that damn system!
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Just disabled my TPMS via vagcom this week. Best thing i've done so far. Hated that damn system!

Can you explain more how you did this? I too hate it and always check my pressure so find it useless.
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Old 03-25-2013, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Kirby2112
Can you explain more how you did this? I too hate it and always check my pressure so find it useless.
Vag Com:

Address 17 (Instruments) -> Adaptation -> Channel 61

Subtract 512

took no longer than 20 seconds!
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I like it. A lot. I even bought an extra set of wheel sensors for my winter tire/wheels. It's completely unobtrusive on my car except twice. Both times it alerted me of a puncture which prompted me to get to the tire shop before it was too late
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Took my car to the shop last week to diagnose my TPMS issue and they determined that the TPMS antenna unit needs to be replaced ($488). It's located in the rear which is why the bumper has to be removed to get at it.

Anyone have this module replaced? Best place to purchase the part?
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genuineaudiparts.com is pretty cheap if you can tolerate their rude sales dept.
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