Tyre Pressure Indicator didn't go off and tyre damaged

[gregozedobe]

The in-tyre sensor/transmitters for a radio version of TPMS are quite susceptible to damage by a clumsy tyre fitter too, and if you have an extra set of wheels (eg for winter or track use) you would need more transmitters.

But as I said earlier, the main reason for the change is because it is cheaper to monitor wheel rotations, so that is what VW do these days.

[olcoop]

Perhaps the salesman was mistaken (or dare I say, lying) that has been known to happen.



This may be true but in order to do so would require a pressure sensor in each wheel transmitting to a monitoring system or alternatively some sort of voodoo magic system. In my VW there are no sensors in each wheel, are there in yours?

Cheers

George

I don't know if there are any sensors in the wheels, but I can't see the ones on the Dodge either!
But I'm guessing there aren't any after reading this thread.
I'm pretty sure that the original B6 3.2 had them as standard. Can anyone confirm that?
I guess the salesperson was incorrect then???

[VolksFlagon]

Interesting discussions

I had a nail in the tyre which caused a slow'ish leak. The sensor alerted me very quickly (although you can never be sure just where tyres pick these things up) Within a few minutes of taking the tyre back to the correct pressure, the alert went off again.

One of the 1st things I did after getting the car was to calibrate the sensor with correct tyre pressure. I believe this has made it reliable. Somthing that dealers just dont do.

I would have thought that a rapid deflation would have been picked up instantly given how the sensor works. Sounds like if your sensors are not reset at correct tyre pressures then the system isn't going to do what you expect it too.

[rajdarge]

... it's all in the manual.

The manual, what a joke. Perhaps the most confusing document I ever read.

[richdave]

I check my tyre pressures, oil and coolant levels every time I fill up. It doesn't take long and it gives me peace of mind.

Can you open the bonnet on these new cars? I didn't think it possible... I just drive till the little blinky thingy on the dash tell me to worry and then I take it to the dealer...

[gregozedobe]

Can you open the bonnet on these new cars? I didn't think it possible... I just drive till the little blinky thingy on the dash tell me to worry and then I take it to the dealer...

Bet you don't admit that to any prospective buyers when it comes time to sell

[richdave]

Bet you don't admit that to any prospective buyers when it comes time to sell

I have all the service records and the car is in tip tip shape... what more is there to tell?

[gregozedobe]

I just drive till the little blinky thingy on the dash tell me to worry and then I take it to the dealer

Bet you don't admit that to any prospective buyers when it comes time to sell

I have all the service records and the car is in tip tip shape... what more is there to tell?

That's one of the reasons I prefer to buy a brand new car over a second hand one - then I know how it has been treated

[richdave]

I treat my car with due respect, it is clean (well most of the time) and well service and not thrashed... It will be a gem to buy for anyone when the time comes to get a new one.... I dont get the tissues and go all carporn on it though like some seem to

[gregozedobe]

I just drive till the little blinky thingy on the dash tell me to worry and then I take it to the dealer

I treat my car with due respect, it is clean (well most of the time) and well service and not thrashed... It will be a gem to buy for anyone when the time comes to get a new one....

So which of your statements is untrue ?