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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 02:28 PM
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I don't have the tpms option in my 2007 s8 ( Canadian). Can I install sensors as an afterthought? Is the software (4160) already in the system?
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 02:50 PM
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Welcome to the board!

It is all there but somebody turned the system off because sensor batteries are dead. You need aftermarket sensors and VCDS to turn the system on.
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It is all there but somebody turned the system off because sensor batteries are dead. You need aftermarket sensors and VCDS to turn the system on.
I don't believe it was there as I don't remember seeing it on the build sheet. There were certainly no wheel sensors when I bought the car as a second owner.
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Old Aug 19, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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How may I turn it back on or at the least find the software?
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If TPMS was not installed at all than there is no module and no software. Besides it system has 5 sensors, four antennas and wiring. Module is a small whitish box under the rear bench (easy to lift, just like any other car). Also check the spare wheel for a sensor.
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Many thanks,
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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One of my PR codes is 7K0.
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 03:14 PM
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Does this mean the car was ordered without TPMS as an option?
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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 06:41 PM
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It may be. I have 7K3 there and I have TPMS. If that is the case I think it is better to forget it.

Check this tread. Wug is nice guy. He can do that for you too.
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In Canada TPMS is an option, sometimes not fitted. Definitely not something I would ever retrofit or even want due to the cost/effectiveness/difficulty of retrofit of the system. The TPMS in the D3 A8's is still very nice as it reports actual TPMS values, as well as temperatures. Though the systems are much outdated and overpriced. Be glad that you can change out wheels without having to get new sensors fitted.
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