Active TPMS

[mcl]

Hi All,

I have a MY18 Tiguan 162, and would really like to fit the OEM active TPMS system. I realise there will be quite a few modules required and some coding. Has anyone looked into, achieved this? I have tried to search the forum but couldn't find anything, so apologies if the question has been already answered.

There is a thread on ross-tech, but i think it is for the previous gen model.

Thanks!

Matt

[kamold]

You can buy tpms kits off AliExpress that contain the tpms receiver, wiring harness and sensors.
The setup is pretty much the same as previous generation only there is a bit of adaptation required in 5f infotainment to give you the displays on the head unit as well as the dash.
A few hours all up to remove the rear bumper to mount the receiver, then run the wiring up to the gateway under the trim.

[mcl]

Excellent, thanks kamold, I’ll have a look on aliexpress.

Cheers!

[Dan_3MPS]

Thanks for question and info, something I'd be interested in doing as well.

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[daz32]

excuse my ignorance but what is "active" TPMS? i know what tpms is but i assumed this was standard already?

[Grugly]

excuse my ignorance but what is "active" TPMS? i know what tpms is but i assumed this was standard already?

One is a sensor inside the tire wall that reads pressure and transmits to a reciever..

The standard TPMS included on every new VW measures the rotation of each wheel and will detect a loss of pressure or variance to other wheels.. it's not 100% accurate though

[daz32]

One is a sensor inside the tire wall that reads pressure and transmits to a reciever..

The standard TPMS included on every new VW measures the rotation of each wheel and will detect a loss of pressure or variance to other wheels.. it's not 100% accurate though

ahh! and sending the reading to the infotainment (when configured) as opposed to just a dash warning light. gotcha

[kamold]

Gives you individual pressure readings for all four wheels not just a warning on a change in rotational speed of one wheel.

[kamold]

More generally known as tpms direct.

[HPRS230]

I went with an aftermarket TPMS (internal), does the tick, but yes it would be nice if it was nicely layout in the dash and main screens.

http://www.inawise.com/tpms201.html



Last car I had a cheap eBay valve cap TPMS (External), and that was fine also.