game over.

 

Thanks, poptopclk

This will go into the next revision of the W220 Encyclopedia. I cannot get your link to work, even by copying & pasting into the browser - can you fix that??

Update 8/28 - link fixed; thanks!!

 

Excellent news!! Too bad I had mine replaced back in Feb at $110 each for the Beru aftermarkets...

So how "old" were these ones from this store? The sensors themselves have stamped on them the MFG date... just wanted to see if these guys are selling "fresh" ones is all.

 

Very Fresh

Orange electronics just released this sensor. It didn't exist on the market until July.

I don't think this particular model is listed on their website yet.

It is in their comprehensive PDF list , however.

 

I've read the whole encyclopedia & searched for an answer but can't find anything conclusive, my 2000 S500 has no clue of tpms in the menus at all, should I assume that my car has it & it's been turned off in star? or is it possible that my 2000 doesn't have tpms at all? I'd love to order these but don't want to if I have no chance of activating tpms on my car...

 

I'm in the same boat as turbocad6. 02S500 with no indication of TPMS in the menu's. Could someone clarify if the base system is in place or what is needed to determine what is missing? I'd love to have this option installed as well.

 

If its not on the menus and not giving warning lights, then no you most likely (99%) don't have TPMS. The other 1% is for the weirdos who might have had the feature turned off.

 

If it seems you don't have TPMS

I don't know if it was standard equipment on the W220 from 2000-2006

It may have been an option on some & standard on others.
Also S430,S500,S600 obviously have different options and packages.

Take your VIN and call the local Benz dealer and ask them to look up your vehicles ordered options. If you have it they will be able to confirm.

 

If I recall it became standard equipment post-facelift (2003 and up). Check your owners manual to verify... it will let you know if it was considered an option in the pre-facelift chassis or not. I know that it was standard equipment by 04 as my window sticker and original sales brochure list it as such.

Just had this thought as well... another way to check if you might have TPMS is to simply look at your tires valve stem. If they are the simple rubber flexible stem then no TPMS, if you have a "blolted-in" looking metal stem then likely sensor behind that stem.....

 

problem is, with a used car there's no way of knowing if it came with it & then someone removed it at some point because they didn't want to spend a fortune restoring it & had it turned off, or if it really never had it... guess the only way to confirm is to hook it up to star, or like you said call the dealer with the vin... thanks

 

Absolutely. The dealer can run a Vehicle Master Inquiry (VMI) and tell you whether you had TPMS.

 

two weeks

It has beeen two weeks since the new sensors were installed.

All working with no issues.

 

I just ordered two. MB replaced one under warranty maybe 2 years ago. Mine is an 06. Who knows if any of the others have been replaced before I bought this S500 at 3 years old and 18,500 miles. I have one out now so I'll keep one on hand. Possibly 3 of mine are original yet but only one has failed. What is the shelf life if not installed?

Rodney

 

Good info, I can't find tpms in my menu either, gonna have to make a call into the dealer.

 

Hate to trouble you,poptopclk, but can you lower tire pressure on one wheel and see if the system identifies the correct one? Everyone I've talked to, outside of this forum, has told me that new sensors, had to be synced up to the system, like paring a bluetooth headset to the phone. Once it's done, it's done. I would try it, but my car has already been "synced up." Thanks to you and everyone involved. I spent almost $600 bucks getting mine done.

 

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Thanks to me I did my whole system for $300 for all 4 tires sensors & just reset the central TPMS and drove for 15 minutes and pressures just appeared. Then I
adjusted pressures to my prefrences. The tire having air added or removed DID ADJUST ON THE SCREEN at correct tire position, if that helps

If I know what vehicle you have I can answer better.

If you have a 2004 S class there is no pairing or coding.

There is an antenna at each wheel well that is highly directional it can only pickup the signal from that whel weel's rim.

THERE IS NO CODING OR PAIRING REQUIRED ON A 2004-2006 S500

Before 2003 I don't know.

 

Mine should be the same, 2006 S350. Wish I could go back in time : )

 

For some reason, it is not available anymore.

 

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Your best bet is to call them. That is how I got mine. I have posted the part number to ask for.

If they are out of stock then they will be happy to tell you when they will be back in stock.

I found they to have very nice customer service

 

Any updates from users? I'm going to order a set for my winter wheels.

 

Well almost 4 months

So far all4 tires show up with their pressure readings.

Can't ask for better than that!

Especially @ about $40 bucks per sensor

 

So far all4 tires show up with their pressure readings.

Can't ask for better than that!

Especially @ about $40 bucks per sensor

Excellent! Thanks for the update!

 

Great thread.

I just ordered a set of four, and will call around to get prices on install. So far, the indie shop wants $25 per tire. The Goodyear shop will not install any customer supplied parts (oddly, they take delivery of TireRack.com tires and are a preferred installer for them -- how is that different?).

So for the sensor part, do I have to do any type of reprogramming after install, and if so, where is the guide to do that?

Thanks,

Boris

 

no proramming needed

Find a "local tire shop" ask em how much to remove tire from rim & remount & balance.

All you need is a socket set and torque wrench. All that holds the sensor in is a single nut.

It took me 90 seconds per rim.

Then go to the menu to tire and select begin monitoring and in about 10 to 15 minutes of driving you will have tire pressures at each wheel.

It is sooo much simpler then you think...

 

Thanks for your reply.

Okay, so here's my logistical question -- did you take the wheels off the car and bring them to the shop? Or did you bring the tools to the shop and do the change out of the sensor while they waited?

Regards,

Boris

 

Yes I brought a torque wrench & deep socket & ratchet also some light work gloves to keep hands clean.

I drove the car in and let them lift car & remove the rim and then break the bead & remove the tire. Once the tire was off I did my procedure and then gave them back the rim and had it remounted & balanced.

Any tireshop that is local not national chain wil be glad to make some money so easily.

BTW mine still working flawlessly....

 

Purchased these for my S600. Took them to a Discount Tire. They charged me ~$100 to dismount, replace sensors, spin balance and remount all four tires (had them rotate them too since they were off the car). The were a little skeptical at first, telling me that the service was non-refundable if they didn't work. I figured worse case was I was out the money and had re-balanced and rotated tires. They did have issues resetting the TPMS system (couldn't get the console to stop giving the "TPMS inactive, return to workshop" message, but confirmed that the sensors were transmitting on the proper frequency with a scantool. After leaving, I removed the TPMS fuse located under the rear passenger seat and re-inserted it, which triggered the activation message, and VOILA! it reset the system. After about 30 minutes of driving all the tires showed up on the display.

THANKS for pointing out a great deal on these!!!

 

And thank you for your follow-up.

 

I ordered mine yesterday afternoon, and will be mounting them on my winter tires in a couple of weeks. Will follow up with a report. . .