Hey everybody,


Does anybody know if the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors and Satellite radio came as standard equipment for the 2007 XK? If yes, where is the satellite antenna? I have the electric antenna in my 2007 XK.

 

Michael, my '07 has the TPMS which I think is standard due to federal mandate. I don't have the XM radio so have no idea where the antenna would be located. I think a good guess would be inside the wing.

 

Sat is the blister on the center back.

TPMS was nanny .gov mandated.

 

Ranchero, I've got the bubble antenna on the boot. I always thought that was the navigational satellite antenna.

 

I believe the TPMS is standard. I believe the Satellite Radio only came with the optional Premium Sound Package at a cost of $1,875.

Ken

 

Why do people hate TPMS so much? I am too busy to check my tire pressures and the warning light is helpful!!

 

TPMS was standard. Sat radio (Sirius) was not standard but was included in the advanced audio package (not sure of the exact name of that package at the moment.)

 

Technology package, IIRC. Also came with Adaptive Cruise and Adaptive Headlights.
Or...... now I think I'm mistaken.

 

Because it craps out all the time.

One of the first things I had to do after I got my XKR was disable the TPMS.

I checked all the wheel sensors with an Autel TS401 TPMS tool, the sensors were all fine, good pressures, good batteries, good wireless signals.

I checked the TPMS system using the dealer-level SDD diagnostic tool, the TPMS control module was not communicating on the CANBus. I reset it and it worked for a day, then failed again.

So it's disabled now. I'd rather check the tyre pressures the old fashioned way than have a dashboard full of error messages...

Actually, I cheat a little, I use the Autel TS401 to read the pressures from the sensors that are still in the wheels.

 

You are correct, you are mistaken.
I’v got Sat, but not the Technology package.

 

As Cambo said, they can be problematic. Also, I wouldn't consider TPMS a substitute for checking tire pressures. Being off by 0.2 bar is probably something you'd want to rectify, but TPMS isn't going to notify you of such a small difference. It's more for letting you know something is actually wrong.

Mine alerted me on low pressure on a rear tire (can't remember which side), so I pulled over and gave the tire a few pushes with my foot. It seemed pretty stiff, but with such low profile tires it is of course difficult to tell. I suspected TPMS was just throwing a fit for no reason, as I've read they do, and started planning on having it deactivated. However, as I happened to be on my way to a tire shop just then (to buy winter tires), I asked them to check it. Lo and behold; a sizeable screw right in the middle of the tread.

So for now at least, I'm a TPMS-believer.

 

GPS sensor is in the rear spoiler.

 

Thanks Stuart and apologies to Ranchero, I stand corrected. Since I have the bubble antenna, then does that mean I have the XM radio? I've never seen it on the display but then I've never looked for it either.

 

JackJohn,

If you hit the menu button for audio, it will give you input options: Radio, CD, and if you have Sat radio it will appear as a button below. I've attached pics. Hope this is helpful!

Peter

 

Pretty please with sugar-on-top, on my knees beggging please tell me how to do this.

I have access to a current SDD.

Just want to make sure I said please!