Check tyre pressure sensors

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Hi is it possible to check what tyre pressure sensor is not working with out obd reader?
I have E280
On 2006 face lift model
 

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Do you get readings in the dash or just a message to check pressure?One system works on sensors in the valves, the other works by the wheel speed sensors
 
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Do you get readings in the dash or just a message to check pressure?One system works on sensors in the valves, the other works by the wheel speed sensors
I just get a message saying check pressures. Thank you
 

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I just get a message saying check pressures. Thank you
Then it’s not pressure sensors, the car has noticed a speed imbalance between wheels. Have you checked the tyre pressures?
If the readings are all correct then you will have an issue with the speed sensor/reluctor ring.
 
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Then it’s not pressure sensors, the car has noticed a speed imbalance between wheels. Have you checked the tyre pressures?
If the readings are all correct then you will have an issue with the speed sensor/reluctor ring.
Thank you everything is seeming to be very complex on these these cars it is starting to frighten me. Even looking brake pad change need to turn off braking system some how but thank you for your reply.
 

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Thank you everything is seeming to be very complex on these these cars it is starting to frighten me. Even looking brake pad change need to turn off braking system some how but thank you for your reply.
Facelift doesn’t have SBC braking so much easier to change pads and no pump issues.
 
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Facelift doesn’t have SBC braking so much easier to change pads and no pump issues.
GREAT thank you I was worried about this so face lift 06 doesn't have the pump issues? Do I still need to turn of the pump for things like pads then or just a case of pushing pistons back. Thank you sooooo much that makes me lots lots happier.
 

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No pump to turn off :)
 

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