VW Crafter TPMS Sensor Fault Fix Needed

Had the same TPMS issue on my 2013 VW Transporter TDI. After multiple air pressure checks showed correct inflation, it turned out the TPMS sensor batteries were depleted. The system uses individual tire pressure sensors mounted inside each wheel. When their batteries die, they stop transmitting accurate readings to the control module, triggering false low tire warnings. These sensors typically last 5-8 years before needing replacement. The repair requires removing the tires to access and replace the sensors. A proper fix includes: Testing all 4 TPMS sensors, Replacing failed sensor units, Reprogramming the new sensors to the vehicle, System relearn procedure This is not a serious mechanical issue but requires specialized equipment to diagnose and repair correctly. Basic tire shops often lack proper TPMS diagnostic tools, leading to incomplete fixes. Would recommend finding a shop with specific TPMS programming capabilities rather than a general service center. The flat tire warnings will persist until all failed sensors are properly replaced and synchronized with the system.

Thanks for sharing your experience with the TPMS sensor issue. I had the same problem on my Crafter, the low tire warnings kept showing up despite correct tire pressure. Had it fixed by replacing all sensors since they were original and quite old. Can you remember what you paid for the complete sensor replacement and programming? Just wondering if prices have changed much. Also, has the tire pressure monitoring system been working reliably since the repair, or have you noticed any other sensor fault warnings?

Good news, since getting the TPMS sensors replaced about six months ago, my tire monitoring system has been working perfectly with no false low tire warnings. The tire pressure readings stay accurate and the system hasnt shown any sensor fault messages. The total cost was 280€ which covered replacing the depleted sensor batteries and reprogramming the new TPMS units. This is actually a fair price considering it fixed the issue completely. The mechanic explained that modern TPMS sensors are more reliable and should last longer than the original ones. Regular tire checks still show consistent pressure readings matching what the system displays. It was definitely worth addressing the sensor fault properly rather than continuing to deal with those annoying low tire alerts that kept appearing despite correct inflation.

Thanks for the helpful advice. Finally got this sorted at a proper VW specialist. They confirmed all sensors were dead and installed a complete new set. Cost me 320€ total but worth every cent to get rid of those constant tire pressure warnings. The repair took about 2 hours since they had to dismount all tires to replace the internal TPMS sensors. Tech showed me the old sensors and explained how the battery corrosion had caused the system fault. After programming the new units, the TPMS light cleared right away. Been driving for 3 weeks now without any false flat tire alerts or sensor issues. The tire pressure readings are stable and match what I see during manual air valve checks. Definitely learned my lesson about going to shops with proper diagnostic equipment rather than general mechanics who just reset the system without fixing the root cause. Glad to have this resolved, no more ignoring that annoying TPMS light on my dash every morning!