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    TPMS sensors: OE vs Aftermarket

    My GF has a 2009 Clubman S and I just put brand new Mini GP wheels/tires on the car yesterday that I had purchased from someone else. Seller stated the setup came with brand new TPMS sensors in them as well. When I went to reset her TPMS light it says “inactive” so Im assuming that her 2009 won’t read the sensors in the wheels because they are probably for a newer model Mini.

    Are aftermarket sensors finicky? I don’t want to spend 70-100/per sensor for OE sensors
    2005 BMW 330i ZHP - BMWP brakes/intake/strut bar/shifter, Coby wraps interior, BBS CHs, Eagle Eye LED tails, LED fog lights, GC coilovers, Sprint Booster/sport button mod, 4.5 LCM w/ programming, Xtrons 9inch HU, BSW stg1, dynamat, M3 sedan dead pedal, oCarbon CF interior trim, CF seat backs, 2x2 CF MTECH2 diffuser, CF cabin filter cover



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    I replaced the sensors on my wife's 2009 Saab once. Discount Tire took care of that. I believe it was around $200 OTD. No issues found, they work just fine.

    That's the only experience I have regarding sensors.
    2005 IR / black / 6MT
    157,000 miles

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    I don't know about MINI, but BMW changed the TPMS frequency sometime in 2014 so earlier ones won't work in later cars, & visa versa (as far as I've heard). You can often find some deals on eBay. Look at:
    https://www.tpms.com/Default.asp
    https://www.rgsportshop.com/index.ph...tegory&path=62
    https://www.apexraceparts.com/access...plication-list
    Last edited by John in VA; 03-11-2020 at 12:13 PM.
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