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choccy20 · Jun 27th, 2007, 03:30 PM

just put some R90 17 inch alloy wheels on my mini one with normal tyres on and a flashing orange light as appeared on the speedo. I took it to the local dealers and they informed me I have to have run flat tyres with these wheels as there is a sensor in the wheel which as detected I don't have run flats hence the flashing light. Is there any way of stopping this apart from changing my tyres to run flat

Paul · Jun 27th, 2007, 03:33 PM

I'm afraid that your dealer has told you a complete and utter load of rubbish.

The "fun flat" indicator is a part of the ABS system. It detects the rotation speed of the wheels, and if one or more is spinning faster than the others it assumes this is due to low pressure (fairly safe assumption!) and lights the flat tyre indicator.

It will do this if you have run-flats, non-run-flats or solid rubber tyres. It doesn't know or care what pressure or type of tyre you have, just they're all spinning at the same rate.

As for the "flashing orange light", is it flashing ALL the time? Is it on solid? Is it coming and going? If it is the runflat indicator, you'll just have to check your pressures and reset it (instructions in the manual, involves pressing a button). It could be a fault however. So a better description of the light and it's behaviour would help.

Vitesse · Jun 27th, 2007, 03:41 PM

It's outragous some of the stuff "some" dealers come out with.

My dealer was surprised I hadn't swapped out my runflats for non-runflats already. They have done it a number of times and I was surprised that it was work that was carried out in-house.

choccy20 · Jun 27th, 2007, 03:52 PM

the light comes on after driving a while it is a continous flashing orange light

MINIAC · Jun 27th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Reset the TPMS:

Ignition key in position 2
Press the button long enough for the yellow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster to light up for a few seconds
Start the engine.

After a few minutes driving time, the Flat Tire Monitor sets the current inflation pressure in the tires as the target values to be monitored.

Gristy · Jun 27th, 2007, 08:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by choccy20 (original)

just put some R90 17 inch alloy wheels on my mini one with normal tyres on and a flashing orange light as appeared on the speedo. I took it to the local dealers and they informed me I have to have run flat tyres with these wheels as there is a sensor in the wheel which as detected I don't have run flats hence the flashing light. Is there any way of stopping this apart from changing my tyres to run flat

Was it a BMW dealer that told you this? - shame on them

choccy20 · Jul 4th, 2007, 08:25 PM

yes it was a well know BMW dealer in Manchester after three attempts I have managed to get rid of the orange light thanks every one for your help and advise have you ever considered a career working at a Mini dealer

minigolf · Jul 5th, 2007, 02:49 AM

Haha, most MINI nutters would be over qualified to actually work in the trade.

Jun 27th, 2007, 03:30 PM	#1
choccy20 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 04:14 AM Posts: 75 Offline	R90 Alloy Wheels With Normal Tyres just put some R90 17 inch alloy wheels on my mini one with normal tyres on and a flashing orange light as appeared on the speedo. I took it to the local dealers and they informed me I have to have run flat tyres with these wheels as there is a sensor in the wheel which as detected I don't have run flats hence the flashing light. Is there any way of stopping this apart from changing my tyres to run flat

Jun 27th, 2007, 04:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
MINIAC MINI Profiler Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: City By The Bay Local Time: 08:14 PM Posts: 8,307 Offline	Reset the TPMS: Ignition key in position 2 Press the button long enough for the yellow indicator lamp in the instrument cluster to light up for a few seconds Start the engine. After a few minutes driving time, the Flat Tire Monitor sets the current inflation pressure in the tires as the target values to be monitored.

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minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 01:14 PM Posts: 14,033 Offline	Haha, most MINI nutters would be over qualified to actually work in the trade. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Jun 27th, 2007, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 04:14 AM Posts: 40,555 Offline	I'm afraid that your dealer has told you a complete and utter load of rubbish. The "fun flat" indicator is a part of the ABS system. It detects the rotation speed of the wheels, and if one or more is spinning faster than the others it assumes this is due to low pressure (fairly safe assumption!) and lights the flat tyre indicator. It will do this if you have run-flats, non-run-flats or solid rubber tyres. It doesn't know or care what pressure or type of tyre you have, just they're all spinning at the same rate. As for the "flashing orange light", is it flashing ALL the time? Is it on solid? Is it coming and going? If it is the runflat indicator, you'll just have to check your pressures and reset it (instructions in the manual, involves pressing a button). It could be a fault however. So a better description of the light and it's behaviour would help.

Jun 27th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Vitesse MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Biggin Hill Local Time: 04:14 AM Posts: 638 Offline	It's outragous some of the stuff "some" dealers come out with. My dealer was surprised I hadn't swapped out my runflats for non-runflats already. They have done it a number of times and I was surprised that it was work that was carried out in-house.

Jun 27th, 2007, 03:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
choccy20 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 04:14 AM Posts: 75 Offline	the light comes on after driving a while it is a continous flashing orange light

Jun 27th, 2007, 08:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
Gristy Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Loughborough Local Time: 04:14 AM Posts: 1,358 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by choccy20 (original) just put some R90 17 inch alloy wheels on my mini one with normal tyres on and a flashing orange light as appeared on the speedo. I took it to the local dealers and they informed me I have to have run flat tyres with these wheels as there is a sensor in the wheel which as detected I don't have run flats hence the flashing light. Is there any way of stopping this apart from changing my tyres to run flat Was it a BMW dealer that told you this? - shame on them

Jul 4th, 2007, 08:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
choccy20 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 04:14 AM Posts: 75 Offline	yes it was a well know BMW dealer in Manchester after three attempts I have managed to get rid of the orange light thanks every one for your help and advise have you ever considered a career working at a Mini dealer

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