TPMS for free!

[Silky-S3]

Hi guys.

Just a heads up on this. I've been looking into retrofitting TPMS to my 2010S3, as the profile on the tyres are pretty low and does not take much pressure loss before they would be on the road!

So I was all set to follow this:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3...805-enabling-tpms-59-plate;-how-addendum.html

However I then came across this:

TPMS - Roccopedia

which is using VCDS to code for TPMS and using VCDS to reset the system(rather than installing a button). You do need the newer long coding MK60 ABS module to carry it out though.

Well, anyway followed it, spent some miles having the system learn the wheel speeds/vibration amounts etc, then let one front tyre down about 10psi and after 2 miles TPMS warning/bong on the DIS! Woo, TPMS for free!! Then just used VCDS to reset it and its back learning again.

You guys might know about this. but thought I'd flag it up as it works! I might still do the button (fill a blank on the dash), but we will see.

Hope it helps!

 

[Paullie]

Excellent bit of info there, Silky. Cheers!

Paulie

 

[Khufu]

i've "old school" ABS module so no dice AFAIK LOL

 

[1animal1]

I fitted this, no more blanked out buttons above the climate

 

[N8]

As the profile on the tyres are pretty low

Dude are you talking about your ballon tyres in your sig?

Look @ my tyres:

You couldn't get any lower than that

 

[1animal1]

 

[Silky-S3]

Dude are you talking about your ballon tyres in your sig?

Look @ my tyres:

You couldn't get any lower than that

Ha, good point well made!

 

[N8]

 

[Khufu]

I fitted this, no more blanked out buttons above the climate

show off

 

[N8]

I have it to, the button that is, but nothing works, my man is doing my retrofit soon

 

[NHN]

my man is doing my retrofit soon

Steady there lad, 1 of our thread members may get all horny lmfao

 

[1animal1]

already there..... you certainly won't be needing that deflation monitor anytime soon

 

[N8]

 

[NHN]

Silky can you do some screen dumps of your CE 09 module long coding please?

 

[Silky-S3]

Will do mate

 

[NHN]

Unfortunately there's what 20 odd long coding pages, if you can email me to save yourself the hassle of loading on a thread, that would be great please.

 

[ryanstewart9]

Gutted!!

Just tried and my ABS module is too old

 

[NHN]

Whats your abs controller version?

 

[ryanstewart9]

Address 03: ABS Brakes
Labels: 1K0-614-517-MK60-F.lbl
Part No SW: 1K0 614 517 AC
HW: 1K0 614 517 AC
Component: ESP FRONT MK60-AT 0102
Revision: 00H14001
Coding: 0055938
Shop #: WSC 06314 000 00000

No fault code found.

 

[Chappy]

So how much are the parts needed to retro-fit the button? It was easy to do on the Golf I had

 

[NHN]

Gutted!!

Just tried and my ABS module is too old

Pull your finger out & fit it properly

 

[ryanstewart9]

Ah, you know me too well Nigel 

I have actually got the switch, I just need to order up the right cable for the job. Oh, and find some time when my 1yr old son doesn't demand attention 

Wondered if this cable is ok/right thickness for the job:

Thin Wall 1.0mm 32/0.20mm Automotive Cable

 

[Artimus]

Hi guys.

Just a heads up on this. I've been looking into retrofitting TPMS to my 2010S3, as the profile on the tyres are pretty low and does not take much pressure loss before they would be on the road!

So I was all set to follow this:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/new-a3...805-enabling-tpms-59-plate;-how-addendum.html

However I then came across this:

TPMS - Roccopedia

which is using VCDS to code for TPMS and using VCDS to reset the system(rather than installing a button). You do need the newer long coding MK60 ABS module to carry it out though.

Well, anyway followed it, spent some miles having the system learn the wheel speeds/vibration amounts etc, then let one front tyre down about 10psi and after 2 miles TPMS warning/bong on the DIS! Woo, TPMS for free!! Then just used VCDS to reset it and its back learning again.

You guys might know about this. but thought I'd flag it up as it works! I might still do the button (fill a blank on the dash), but we will see.

Hope it helps!

It works!!!

Thanks for guinea pigging & the link Silky, mine's now active , No need for the button as I have VCDS & already filled the blank space on the panel. :icon_thumright:

...I'm learning slowly Nigel.