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Last Post: Apr 14, 2009 11:04 PM Last Post By: Colorado A8L Tim
Colorado A8L Tim

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TPMS malfunction
Posted: Feb 16, 2009 5:05 PM
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I had new tires installed on my 04 A8L and get a malfunction message after about 30 minutes of driving when following the owner's manual procedure to store the new tire pressures. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have triple checked the pressures are correct, obviously the system is having trouble learning the new position/pressure from the sensors. Thanks, Tim
budpalumbo

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Re: TPMS malfunction
Posted: Feb 18, 2009 11:39 PM   in response to: Colorado A8L Tim in response to: Colorado A8L Tim
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You should be able to see what is wrong with your VCDS. Again, if I get the pc working, I can check. I think if the wheels got moved, its more than just a pressure relearn.
budpalumbo

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Re: TPMS malfunction
Posted: Feb 20, 2009 12:17 PM   in response to: Colorado A8L Tim in response to: Colorado A8L Tim
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Press CAR function button, select systems in CAR menu, select TPMS, select initialize wheels. Can take up to 20 minutes.

If that isn't it, time to use the VCDS and see what is wrong.
Astle

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Re: TPMS malfunction
Posted: Mar 13, 2009 3:58 PM   in response to: Colorado A8L Tim in response to: Colorado A8L Tim
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Go to: http://ross-tech.com/

If you have a problem with one of the sensors or one of the receivers (there are 5 of each) you will have the problem you are describing (I did)

If you buy the cable, and download their program, you will be able to pinpoint the problem a lot cheaper than Audi will ever do. Might cost you $400 to $500 but this cable and program are invaluable.

Bill
Colorado A8L Tim

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Re: TPMS malfunction
Posted: Apr 14, 2009 11:04 PM   in response to: budpalumbo in response to: budpalumbo
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I guess I need to update my MMI, I do not have an "initialize wheels" prompt. Any idea where I can get the update? Thanks for your help
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