TPM Reset: BMW 1 Series Tire Pressure Monitor Light (2009-2019)
Last Updated on January 24, 2021 by Nick
TPM Reset: BMW 1 Series Tire Pressure Monitor Light (2009-2019) – The BMW 1 Series is a compact middle-class car, designed by Chris Bangle and produced by the German car manufacturer BMW in Regensburg or Leipzig. It has been the smallest and cheapest BMW since mid-2005.
The first variant of the 1 Series, the 5-door hatchback, was launched in September 2004 to compete with the Audi A3 and Alfa Romeo 147. It was the successor to the BMW 3 Series Compact. The 1 series shares the chassis with the E90 3 series.
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TPM Reset: BMW 1 Series Tire Pressure Monitor Light (2009-2019)
Each time a tire pressure has been adjusted or change the tire, you need to reset the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM). Depending on your vehicle model, here are a few ways to reset the TPM on BMW 1 Series:
E87 E81 E82 E88 (128i 135i 118i)
Time needed: 7 minutes
In the BMW 1 Series made in 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013, you can reset the TPM using the button on the turn signal lever. Here’s how to do it:
- Stop the vehicle
Turn off the engine and shift to neutral position or P position
- Adjust the cold tire pressure in all four tires recommended on the tire placard
The tire placard located on the door panel
- Starting the engine
Put the key into the ignition slot, depress the brake pedal and then press the START/STOP ENGINE button
- Go to the TIRE PRESSURE menu by using the ▲or▼ button
The button is located on the turn signal lever
- Press the BC button once
You will enter the reset mode
- Hold down the BC button again for 5 seconds
A check mark will appear on the screen
- Drive the car
The system reset is completed while the car is on the move
F20 F21 (M135i 125i 120d)
In the BMW 1 Series F20/ F21 (116i 118i 125i 116d 116ed 118d 120d 125d), you can reset the Tire Pressure through the iDrive. Here’s how to get started:
- Make sure to adjust the tire pressure recommended on the tire placard
- Turn on the ignition without starting the engine
- Press MENU button to enter the main menu
- Go to the VEHICLE INFO by using the iDrive controller
- Select VEHICLE STATUS
- Select RESET or CONFIRM TYRE PRESSURE
- Start the engine but don’t drive your car
- Start the initialization using “RESET“
- Drive the car
The TPM calibration process will complete during driving. It will finish automatically.
These instructions are based on the BMW 1 Series owner’s manual. This procedure should apply to the first and second generations of BMW 1 Series (2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 model years). Hopefully, the article TPM Reset: BMW 1 Series Tire Pressure Monitor Light (2009-2019) can solve your problem. Good Luck!
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