Direct TPMS Retrofit

[Deaky]

A small tip. Test you have comms with the module with VCDS before you solder the can wires. I’ve fitted 3 so far and on each one the colours of the wires on the module loom have been reversed

 

[kurienp]

A small tip. Test you have comms with the module with VCDS before you solder the can wires. I’ve fitted 3 so far and on each one the colours of the wires on the module loom have been reversed

Thanks Deaky. Can I make it ... "I've fitted 4 so far"

 

[dnoermann]

permanent and not after ignition.

Any clue why TPMS needs to be connected to Klemme 30 ?
Did someone test whar happens if it is only connected to Klemme 15 ?

 

[Robert]

Any clue why TPMS needs to be connected to Klemme 30 ?
Did someone test whar happens if it is only connected to Klemme 15 ?

It works also when you take supply to TPMS from the ignition switch but there are two side effects that I have noticed.
1. After switching ON ignition TPMS won't see your sensors(pressure readings) as quickly as it would if it was connected to permanent supply.
2. As you switch off supply to TPMS unit the sensors won't go to sleep mode as quickly as they would with permanent supply.
And this will have significant impact on sensors battery life.

Also when TPMS receiver is connected to permanent supply it falls asleep properly after switching ignition OFF (via CAN message)
and there are no issues with any quiescent current nor faults.

 

[dnoermann]

Retrofit is finaly done and working.
I will post Video and Pictures after testing different IC combinations.
And i will order the holder that is used in the Amarok, probably with that it looks a bit better.
Partnumber for it is: 2H6907538

 

[kurienp]

Retrofit is finaly done and working.
I will post Video and Pictures after testing different IC combinations.
And i will order the holder that is used in the Amarok, probably with that it looks a bit better.
Partnumber for it is: 2H6907538

That is great news. I stopped after fitting the valves. All other items are sitting on my desk - yet to be fitted.

Are you able to share a few pics or videos of how you routed the cable from below the van and into the van please?

Thanks

 

[dnoermann]

Sure, i used one of the already Holes from the Parking-heater, under the Driver Seat.
There i have the Engine-Can, because i own a T5 GP with "Side Assist", where there is the Connector T17f, brown, Pins 6 and 7.
And Klemme 30 and GND is there, too.
For the T6, you are not so lucky, and you need to wire Engine-Can to Connector T17m red, Left near A-Säule. Pins 9,8. If you have Side Assist.

Under the Car, you can easy go on side/over the Tank, till you reach the Point where the Antenna is.
I puttet the 4 wires into a 6 mm tube to protect them.
Here you see my Installation with 4-Motion.

 

[dnoermann]

I tested the Display in Kombinistrument with some KI's and with the infos we gathered here it looks like this:

T6 Black/White KI is showing the Outline
- 7E0 920 870 S H03 1107
- 7E0 920 970 S H03 1104
- 7E0 920 871 A H02 2030


T5 GP Premium 3D KI is showing the Outline
- 7E0 920 880 J H04 0509


T6 Premium 3D KI is not showing the Outline
- 7E0 920 880 S H04 1105
- 7E0 920 980 L H05 1008
Amarok Premium 3D KI is not showing the Outline
- 2H6 920 883A 2030


So since the Premium 3D in general can show the outline, i think VW messed something in the newer Versions up ...
Probably they needed Space and removed this Graphic ...

 

[Robert]

I know I am repeating myself but I have to say it again.
Impressive effort @dnoermann and well done!
I look forward to seeing more research .

 

[dnoermann]

Probably we should test if 8S0907273 TPMS module is working, too.
With that we get the Temperatures Displayed, too ... in mqb ...

Direct TPMS for MQB Leon

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Hi, 've finished my TPMS retrofit some weeks ago but I'm looking for some help because I still couldn't make it display the tyre pressure screen on MMI. The system seems to be partially working since it can correctly get pressures and temperatures from the sensors and generates alerts when...

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[Robert]

This is my driver's door sticker for tyre sizes and pressures.

View attachment 62921

Plus my current VW Amarok wheels 275/40/19

I always wanted to have on demand test mode for my Direct TPMS. So there it is.

 

[Adams]

Hey mate!
Haven't seen you here for a while.
How's you remaining 30% getting on ?

Hiya mate, I know it’s been a while! Still not managed to get it finished ! Hope fully get there sometime soon!

 

[Damo854]

Now is time for me tomorrow will start do instalation

 

[Damo854]

How is that possible sensors are not fited

 

[Robert]

Take it for a test drive. Minimum of 1 km and see what it shows then.

 

[kurienp]

How is that possible sensors are not fited

View attachment 102735

Just seeing the sensors and cables and connectors on the table your van got excited

 

[Damo854]

Take it for a test drive. Minimum of 1 km and see what it shows then.

is still the same driving tooday all day and nothing still se old sensors

 

[Robert]

is still the same driving tooday all day and nothing still se old sensors

Can you post your current complete unedited VCDS Autoscan?

 

[Damo854]

Yes I do tomorrow

 

[Damo854]

so today is difrent boot not working