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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: douglaslad on 26 February 2017, 22:41

Title: RDK/TPM Sensors
Post by: douglaslad on 26 February 2017, 22:41

Thinking of getting a new set of 19" Pretoria alloys to replace the 18" Belvedere on my Clubsport and was wondering do I have to purchase a new set of VW RDK/TPM sensors for the Pretorias and if it will be a simple case then of resetting the tyre pressure on the infotainment unit when the wheels are fitted to the car.

Title: Re: RDK/TPM Sensors
Post by: fredgroves on 26 February 2017, 22:53

Tpm is done by the abs unit isn't it? It detects differences in wheel speeds and does not use pressure sensors in the dust caps like other systems do.

Title: Re: RDK/TPM Sensors
Post by: Talk-torque on 26 February 2017, 22:58

Spot on Fred. I think the US cars use the valve cap system, but ours is done by the ABS sensors.