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Blinking TPS with a twist

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by nermalgod, Aug 14, 2012.

  1. Aug 14, 2012 at 8:42 PM
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    nermalgod

    nermalgod [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Bend, OR
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    Not going to brag.
    My TPS light began blinking this week.

    I changed my tires, but not the wheels over a year ago and had the TPS "rebuilt" in each wheel. Not sure what was rebuilt, but cost me about $100. I keep the tires aired up including the spare.

    I was driving down the interstate about 50 miles into a trip when it began to blink and it won't stop.

    I have a Platinum Warranty, but before I take it in, I'm hoping someone who's had a similar issue diagnosed can clue me in to what has gone wrong with my system.

    nermal
     
  2. Aug 14, 2012 at 8:57 PM
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    KenLyns

    KenLyns 8.75" Third Member

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    Typical battery life of the TPMS sensors is 5-7 years. You probably have one or more dead sensors. Batteries are not replaceable, so you will have to replace the sensors and register the new sensors in the truck's ECU if you want to keep the TPMS functionality.
     
  3. Aug 14, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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    extremachn1

    extremachn1 I am an asshole, deal with it!

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    One of your TPMS is bad.
     

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