5 Signs you need to replace your BMW TPMS sensor

You all know that there are various systems installed in cars now a days so that there would be a very systematic operation and the car would perform very well with less work. All these systems have different functions but have roles in providing a comfortable ride to the passengers. There is engine, drive train, car computer, fuel system, electrical system, etc which are very essential systems for car. But there are also wheels which have also great roles making the car more efficient. The tires in the wheels make the motion easier for the car. But what if a correct pressure in not maintained in the tires. This work is monitored by TPMS sensor. Here you will know about the signs of faulty TPMS sensor in BMW.

What is a TPMS sensor in BMW?

TPMS stands for tire pressure monitoring system. As its name itself tells that the system monitors the air pressure in the tires. Tires are useful as they provide better traction with the road so that it can make the car propel effectively without making the wheels slip. These tires are provided enough pressure in it so that they can bear the load of the whole vehicle. If there is low pressure, then tires would be flat while running and badly affect the performance of the car. High pressure in the tires is dangerous for them.

There should be a correct pressure in the tires. So, there is a system that monitors the pressure in the tires so that the car computer can take necessary steps to handle the problem if there is a wrong pressure in the tires. The system provides a warning signal or an alert about the pressure in the tire so that the car user while driving can get to know about the problem and get it fixed early before some serious problems happen.

There is a sensor in the system which detects the problem in the pressure of the tires. They are present in each tire at the inner wall of the tires. This sensor can sometime become faulty due to certain reasons and begin to malfunction. So, it can lead to false errors and false alerts about the pressure in the tires. False alerts can give you unnecessary worries and can affect the other activities in cars too. So, you have to get rid of such problem.

Signs of bad TPMS sensor

Faults in the electrical connection

Every sensor in the car use electricity. So, the malfunctioning of these sensors can be cause if there is no electrical supply to them. So, you have to check the electrical connection on the sensor. If there is some loose connection or faulty battery or any disconnected or damaged wire.

High fuel consumption

If the fuel consumption in your car is why without any noticeable signs of any engine or transmission problem, then the problem can be due to faulty sensor. It can increase the fuel consumption by providing false information to the ECU about the tire pressure.

Wrong or no alerts

When the TPMS sensor malfunction, then there would be a very wrong alerts from the dash. Even if you have given pressure to the tires or checked the pressure very recently, then also there would be warning that the tire pressure is very low. Sometimes while your tires have become flat, you cannot find any warning about the tire pressure at the dash. This is a sign that the sensor is faulty.

Tire pressure sensor indicator light is on

You all know that there are many indicator lights at the dashboard which in forms the user about some problems in some systems. There is a tire pressure sensor indicator light which glows when there is problem in the TPMS sensor.

Car pulling to the right or left

The information from the tire pressure sensor is fed to the steering system. If the s sensor is malfunctioning, then there would be some problem in the handling of the car. You may find that your car pulling to one side.

Conclusion

Failing of the TPMS sensor can give rise to various handling and performance issues. if you find the signs, then you have to get the sensor checked and repaired at BMW.