E53 Facelift (04) - Does it have Tyre Pressure Sensors (Valves).

Dark_stranger · #1 10-20-2018, 08:05 AM

Just got back from tyre shop to have all 4 valves replaced, only to discover that once the first tyre had been removed, the valve in fact did have a pressure sensor attached. So have to scrape that idea as the tyre place didnt have valves with sensors in stock.

Mouse · #2 10-20-2018, 08:22 AM

I think 04 was a split year on indirect and direct TPMS system. You must have the direct system if you have sensors. Newer e53's used the indirect(ABS/Wheel Speed Sensor) method.

Dark_stranger · #3 10-20-2018, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Mouse

I think 04 was a split year on indirect and direct TPMS system. You must have the direct system if you have sensors. Newer e53's used the indirect(ABS/Wheel Speed Sensor) method.

Just checked real oem and my car is a 03/2004 model and has direct, 04/2004 doesnt. so instead of a £10 rubber valve, i got do fit £125 valves.