B9 RS4 TPMS _ changing to non-OEM alloys

[s4tokyo]

QUESTION :
Might anyone be familiar with whether there is a dedicated TPMS fuse which can be pulled and just knock off TPMS to avoid repeated error Warning .....OR is that not a solution? I only have A4 Owner Manual fuse layout ...different to RS4.


[[ BACKGROUND only :
The B8 RS4 used ABS for monitoring Tire pressure. I had Winter tire Aftermarket alloys which, because TPMS in-wheel Sensor was not used, made for trouble-free switch from OEM alloys.

The B9 RS4 'does' use TPMS in-wheel Sensor.
Now when I switch to the previously used B8 Aftermarket alloys (same offset for B9) so there is no Sensor feedback, and a warning is thrown up on the Cluster Display.
I don't feel that TPMS is essential enough to add sensors to the Aftermarket alloys for the few months of year that I use]].

[PhilT]

Alternative to disabling the TPMS might be to use aftermarket TPMS... On my GTR, I have cloned the OEM TPMS IDs on to two sets of these http://web.alligator-sensit.com/index.p ... b9120d7|14

It might be worth contacting Alligator to see if they have a solution for you. On the GTR, the cloning process was very simple as the ID is on the OEM sensor and you just program it in with the Alligator programmer.

[s4tokyo]

PhilT many thanks:)
Will look into this, re available B9 solution similar to what you describe used on your GTR (... and on timing, whether apply to this seasons winter tires - until end/Mar - or to implement for next year).

[bing0r]

When I changed alloys on my B9 I got aftermarket sensors to avoid having to swap them around and any errors. Seems to work ok and behaves as per factory sensors.

Can’t remember the manufacturer but can dig them out if You need.

[MikeFish]

QUESTION :
Might anyone be familiar with whether there is a dedicated TPMS fuse which can be pulled and just knock off TPMS to avoid repeated error Warning .....OR is that not a solution? I only have A4 Owner Manual fuse layout ...different to RS4.


[[ BACKGROUND only :
The B8 RS4 used ABS for monitoring Tire pressure. I had Winter tire Aftermarket alloys which, because TPMS in-wheel Sensor was not used, made for trouble-free switch from OEM alloys.

The B9 RS4 'does' use TPMS in-wheel Sensor.
Now when I switch to the previously used B8 Aftermarket alloys (same offset for B9) so there is no Sensor feedback, and a warning is thrown up on the Cluster Display.
I don't feel that TPMS is essential enough to add sensors to the Aftermarket alloys for the few months of year that I use]].

Did the B8 really only have an ABS sensor for TPMS? The B7 had proper sensors so surprised the B8 didn't. I think it is a legal requirement on European cars now so some cars give you the option of paying extra for TPMS sensors but have the ABS system as standard. None of this helps you of course, but to answer your question there is not normally a fuse you can pull but you can disable it using VCDS (I have no experience of the B9 but you could do it on my B7 and C7). Some apps like Carista maybe be able to do it too.

[Brooner]

Yep the B8 only had abs sensors
Don't think that TMPS was an option when i spec'ed mine