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  • #31
    I have found the VW tyre pressure monitoring systems to be of no real value.

    I had it in the GTI and over 3 years of driving it beeped at me only 1 time. AND then the tyre pressure was actually fine !!!!!

    On several other occasions I found my tyre pressures down 2-5PSI and not a peep from it.

    So as far as I'm concerned VW's tyre pressure monitoring system is a waste of money........
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    • #32
      Agree with Arctra. I ordered the off road option and has these TPMS and compass and the 18" wheels also have TPMS.
      DieselTig
      Victoria
      Tiguan Tdi Auto

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      • #33
        Originally posted by Sharkie View Post
        I have found the VW tyre pressure monitoring systems to be of no real value. ....
        I thought you'd be out driving your Tig Sharkie!

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        • #34
          Originally posted by Sharkie View Post
          I have found the VW tyre pressure monitoring systems to be of no real value.

          I had it in the GTI and over 3 years of driving it beeped at me only 1 time. AND then the tyre pressure was actually fine !!!!!

          On several other occasions I found my tyre pressures down 2-5PSI and not a peep from it.

          So as far as I'm concerned VW's tyre pressure monitoring system is a waste of money........
          It depends on the TPMS system that is used but assuming it's the same as the system used on the GTI/R32's and other models it will be the ABS based TPMS which will only operate once the tyre has lost ~25%. In my experience with the system it's not all that crash hot and can lull people into a false sense of security and they will be less inclined to check their tyres if they don't read the manual and understand how it works.

          I have some information here on the differences between the two systems VW use.


          And the new TPMS system that I've fitted here (need to post some photos of it installed)
          website: www.my-gti.com

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          • #35
            I installed Schrader AirAware wireless tyre pressure monitoring system in all our VW's.
            The system is using tyre pressure sensors in tyres rather than ABS system and for the alarm to sound the tyre has to drop the pressure of 25% or more.
            It is good to have it since it will detect small leak in tyres. Reads also the temperature of the tyre.

            So, it maybe the advantage when car is using ABS system for tyre pressure monitoring, tyre sealant can be used, no need for the pressure sensors, more reliable.
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            • #36
              Originally posted by Transporter View Post
              I installed Schrader AirAware wireless tyre pressure monitoring system in all our VW's.
              The system is using tyre pressure sensors in tyres rather than ABS system and for the alarm to sound the tyre has to drop the pressure of 25% or more.
              It is good to have it since it will detect small leak in tyres. Reads also the temperature of the tyre.

              So, it maybe the advantage when car is using ABS system for tyre pressure monitoring, tyre sealant can be used, no need for the pressure sensors, more reliable.
              I,ve checked it on line and looks impressive. I can see it as good investment and will be putting this on my xtrail but I want to see what this Tiguan version is like before I buytwo of them.
              DieselTig
              Victoria
              Tiguan Tdi Auto

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              • #37
                Originally posted by Transporter View Post
                I installed Schrader AirAware wireless tyre pressure monitoring system in all our VW's.
                The system is using tyre pressure sensors in tyres rather than ABS system and for the alarm to sound the tyre has to drop the pressure of 25% or more.
                It is good to have it since it will detect small leak in tyres. Reads also the temperature of the tyre.
                That's a good looking kit, only minor drawback I can see is you can't see all four tyres at once (see the kit in the post above yours for the one I purchased) but if can do the spare tyre as well. Having said that I rarely look at the TPMS (it's in the storage compartment under the AC controls) but it's nice on GTG's and mountain runs to see the tyre pressures/temperatures separately to compare.

                So, it maybe the advantage when car is using ABS system for tyre pressure monitoring, tyre sealant can be used, no need for the pressure sensors, more reliable.
                I don't like the idea of the tyre sealant especially the type you leave in the tyre because you may not know that you've had a puncture and drive around on it. For this reason I don't like the new CSC3 tyres that have the gel "built in" (fitted standard to the passat CC and available from tyre dealers for an extra $50 a tyre) as it will repair a puncture and chances are you may not spot it for a long time.

                The new CSC3 tyre with the sealant and the in wheel TPMS would be ideal however as you get the benefits of automatic repair and notification that you have a problem. The gel on the CSC3 doesn't move but can be scraped away for a tyre repair in an area.
                website: www.my-gti.com

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by Maverick View Post
                  That's a good looking kit, only minor drawback I can see is you can't see all four tyres at once (see the kit in the post above yours for the one I purchased) but if can do the spare tyre as well. Having said that I rarely look at the TPMS (it's in the storage compartment under the AC controls) but it's nice on GTG's and mountain runs to see the tyre pressures/temperatures separately to compare.
                  You can see all tyres if you press rotate button, than it will show pressure and temperature in every tyre one by one and it will stay in that mode.
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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Transporter View Post
                    You can see all tyres if you press rotate button, than it will show pressure and temperature in every tyre one by one and it will stay in that mode.
                    I wanted them all at once (it changes between temp and pressure and will change between them every few seconds) to save taking my hands off the wheel and my eyes off the road for too long on the drives where you want to watch the tyre pressure/temps. Plus it shows them as they're laid out on the car so I didn't have to watch for an indicator to tell which wheel was currently being displayed and having a really bright display makes it easy to see even in direct sunlight.

                    How much are the systems that you purchased? And how much are the wheel sensors (or does it come with one for the spare in the box??). I would have liked it to have the ability to do the spare but couldn't find one with my other requirements. Plus this was around AUD$200 including an extra 4 valve stems so was well priced.

                    I might look into one of the cheap systems that use the screw on sensor (has a small battery) for the spare and use it purely to check the pressure in the spare. I wouldn't use them for road use because they're prone to being snapped off (they stick out) or stolen.

                    There is a Narva system sold in Australia that looks pretty good as well, many of the ones on ebay are rubbish and the pricing on some of them is excessive. I looked at the OEM one but it was going to be expensive and difficult to fit as you have to put a receiver in each wheel well, the benefit is that if you move the wheels around you don't have to reset the wheel positions but it's a lot of work to retrofit.
                    website: www.my-gti.com

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by Maverick View Post
                      How much are the systems that you purchased? And how much are the wheel sensors (or does it come with one for the spare in the box??). I would have liked it to have the ability to do the spare but couldn't find one with my other requirements. Plus this was around AUD$200 including an extra 4 valve stems so was well priced.
                      It was $275 inc GST with 4 sensors. Extra sensor $45.00
                      Last edited by Transporter; 24-07-2009, 06:47 PM.
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