[puttforedough12]

Looking for some help. I have an Oct build 15 F30 and I ordered winter setup from VMR. I don't want to blast them just yet, but I am living in Germany and was nervous about ordering from back in the state's. they assured me the sensors would work. After deciding to go for it...the sensors turned out to be incorrect. Does anyone know the correct sensors for the '15 F30 335i M sport? Is it still so new that there isn't any aftermarket production for these sensors? Why wouldn't VMR know this? I am a little upset that I wanted to plug and play these and clearly now I have to run around to get it corrected. They offered to refund me $220 the cost for sensors and $60 swap out fee. If you have ever lived in Germany you that is not going to cover the cost plus the headache. I asked them to continue looking for the sensors and send them to me. That was 3 weeks ago. Your thoughts?


UPDATE:

VMR sent me the vdo sensors. I was able to get them installed on base at the auto hobby shop. After they installed them they called me and told me they couldn't get the sensors to reset...only charged me $80.00. I was nervous that these to would not work. I drove the car around for about 5 min and the tpms activated and worked like a charm. As for for VMR and their customer service...Mitch at VMR was a huge help. I was super impressed by the customer service and thus far they have made everything right and now I am just awaiting my $80.00 refund. He was very responsive to my emails and has gone the extra mile to make it right. This setup I purchased (18" 701 Hyper Silver on Black Sapphire) was the exact look I was going for and couldn't be any happier. Photos in the works.

[ronanz]

Are they aftermarket? If so, demand OEM!

[VMRWheels]

Hey Christian, apologize again for the mishap! We were also a bit surprised that the 2015 F30 TPMS were different than those that we usually order from TireRack. As mentioned last Friday, we are more than willing to offer full refund + $60 credit towards having them swapped out. Also mentioned that if it does happen to be over $60, just let me know and I'm sure we can arrange something for you!

Been in contact with a few TPMS distributors and unfortunately no clear answer. Were you able to gather any insight from any local shops near you?

Look forward to getting everything squared away Again, apologies for all the all the run around!

[puttforedough12]

Mitch,
I contacted BMW here in Germany yesterday and there is a communication barrier on what it is I am asking for. My German is zero.
Their parts system still shows 2014. I ordered some other items and will be in touch with them again Monday. They seem to show around 50€ a sensor for the 2014 version. I am guessing that is not installed. I was hoping to get some support from the bimmer experts on the forum for a way ahead. I am guessing no luck on your end. Have you contacted BMW in the states?

[eastondle]

The 2015 F30 is a BMW OE TPMS 36106856209, which is a VDO sensor and is no longer a HUF. It's been out for some time now and I know for a fact it is readily available. How do I know? check out tpms dot com. VMR needs to do a little bit more research cause apparently, shoptpms is down the street from them and they carry it.

[puttforedough12]

Originally Posted by eastondle

The 2015 F30 is a BMW OE TPMS 36106856209, which is a VDO sensor and is no longer a HUF. It's been out for some time now and I know for a fact it is readily available. How do I know? check out tpms dot com. VMR needs to do a little bit more research cause apparently, shoptpms is down the street from them and they carry it.

Thank you for the information. I will research it. I really hope this works out. I am tired of the notification every time I drive.

[bavarianx]

All BMW's produced from 3/2014 and onward use the VDO sensor part number SE52056 which directly corresponds to BMW part number 36-10-6-856-209. We have not seen any exception to this.

[puttforedough12]

Originally Posted by bavarianx

All BMW's produced from 3/2014 and onward use the VDO sensor part number SE52056 which directly corresponds to BMW part number 36-10-6-856-209. We have not seen any exception to this.

Thanks for the confirmation. VMR is contacting TPMS dot com to place an order for me. Fingers crossed they rectify the situation. I appreciate the support. 1st time owner and now a BMW believer.

[puttforedough12]

Originally Posted by puttforedough12

Looking for some help. I have an Oct build 15 F30 and I ordered winter setup from VMR. I don't want to blast them just yet, but I am living in Germany and was nervous about ordering from back in the state's. they assured me the sensors would work. After deciding to go for it...the sensors turned out to be incorrect. Does anyone know the correct sensors for the '15 F30 335i M sport? Is it still so new that there isn't any aftermarket production for these sensors? Why wouldn't VMR know this? I am a little upset that I wanted to plug and play these and clearly now I have to run around to get it corrected. They offered to refund me $220 the cost for sensors and $60 swap out fee. If you have ever lived in Germany you that is not going to cover the cost plus the headache. I asked them to continue looking for the sensors and send them to me. That was 3 weeks ago. Your thoughts?


UPDATE:

VMR sent me the vdo sensors. I was able to get them installed on base at the auto hobby shop. After they installed them they called me and told me they couldn't get the sensors to reset...only charged me $80.00. I was nervous that these to would not work. I drove the car around for about 5 min and the tpms activated and worked like a charm. As for for VMR and their customer service...Mitch at VMR was a huge help. I was super impressed by the customer service and thus far they have made everything right and now I am just awaiting my $80.00 refund. He was very responsive to my emails and has gone the extra mile to make it right. This setup I purchased (18" 701 Hyper Silver on Black Sapphire) was the exact look I was going for and couldn't be any happier. Photos in the works.

*bump*

[G30 B58]

nice OP.