TPMS bypass lead or module GT/GC

[profchristopher-green]

Anyone done a TPMS bypass on a Gran Turismo /GC or QP to get rid of warning light so that you  pass the MOT instead of changing out the sensors with reprogramming at what are stupid prices?

On some other makes you can buy a bypassed lead as its not illegal to bypass one are up to -I think but must check-2013.

 

[Eric Toft]

Hi Chris,

You are correct it is not illegal, at present in this country, to disable a TPMS system but an error light will give an MOT failure.

The common reason for the failure is one or more sensors not talking to the ECU usually due to its battery failure which should be good for 100k miles or 5 – 7 years or damage during a tyre refit.

The sensors are expensive but are not Maserati unique so can be purchased alot cheaper, i.e. the Bosch VDO units that work with a GT/GC/QP are £66 each from Eurospares, then get a tyre fitter to remove the tyres and swap out the TPMS valves.

DIY OBDII diagnostics tools that work with a Maserati are generally £400 – £500 upwards that are capable of reseting the TPMS to register the valves.

Maybe something we could invest in as a Club asset?

regards Eric

 

 

 

[profchristopher-green]

Eric

Irrespective of this particular issue it would be good to have a couple of OBD11 positioned in the south and north for general member use together with a few more of the specialist tools for that matter.

In my BSA motorbike club area (Thames Valley) we have a central store of the specialist tools for the bikes which members borrow when doing specialist work. All old bikes but the principle is the same.

Its the same in my Dutch Club -divided up into four areas each with hub pullers, clutch centralising, and much more including OBD1 and OBD 11 which get more use and popularity  each year. We bought “good” ones at abit more £££ price which in hindsight was tdefinitely the right think to do and with manufacturer specific software.

Chris

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