458 Tire Pressure Sensor Control Module ECU

I wouldn't say it is useless. It has warned me of low pressure slow leak a couple times before I needed a tow.

 

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Useless tech if it doesn’t work correctly; I had both the Maserati and Ferrari turned off, got tired of f..ing with both of them and I do know how to check tire pressures(duh). Another mechanism to dumb down society. No need to remove, have an independent shop turn off the TPMS.

 

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Hey Kent- not to insult your intelligence in any way but if the TPMS is being flaky- and as such- annoying- have you done the recalibration? Mine flaked out a couple months ago and was throwing errors/beeping/warnings etc despite the tire(es) being perfectly inflated- Did the recalibration and no issues since.

Just a thought-

My concern with removing or disabling it would be how intricate and intertwined the systems are in a 458 and the fact that TPMS communicates with the ECU (which as you know is why/where if this communication is slightly delayed you get false warnings) so disabling or removing TPMS could play havoc with other things- LOTS more knowledgeable people on here than me though.

Hope you get it sorted- Cheers

 

I hear ya- Frankly I think they are a PITA as well since I meticulously check my pressures- FCS the system in my Hellcat fires all the time in cold temps! But I suppose given the cost of tires and wheels on and very low sidewalls on cars like my 458 and GT3 it might save me $$ or give early warning of an issue.

I did post my issue a while back and several members responded with TPMS sensor replacement options since the batteries do tend to only last about 4-5 years so that might be a cheaper and less disruptive option.

Cheers

 

You as well Apparently swapping out the sensors is a simple DIY thing- I'll see if I can find the thread- I believe it was @FerrariCognoscenti who responded- But "DIY" for this guy is a bit different- he is insanely awesome with what he undertakes on his 458- Fascinating- Cheers

 

Just remove the TPMS ECU. Done. Problem solved. Light goes away.

 

Just properly maintain your car. Done. Problem solved. Light goes away.

 

I think changing the TPMS every 4-5 years wouldn’t be that burdensome in comparison to the annual maintenance.
Maybe you even get it done at the dealer with the maintenance?

 

Is it not as simple as taking it to any tyre place to remove the tire, then change the tpms. Once the wheel is off you just unscrew it and fit the replacement.


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I've had my 1995 355 GTS out all weekend and managed to get from point A to point B - Amazing

 

ok, boomer

 

Basically my point/attitude in response to Kents post about "how did we drive all those years without TPMS" is its better to have TPMS and not need it than need it and not have it- 355 obviously does not have it but still manage to get around- The other newer cars have it and while it can he finicky with weather and batteries and communication delays it is nice to have IMHO.

Cheers

 

WEre you ever able to solve this problem? Ive got it now on the 458 Thanks

 

Thanks, Ive done that and still have the light. Diag tool says canbus error wheel status not reached, and no reception front and rear wheel sensor. Dont know if that means the TPMS ECU antenna or what? Going to indy and see if he can dx. If new Computer, I hope to disable it.