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tire sensors

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Barry J, Jan 6, 2017.

  1. Jan 6, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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    Barry J

    Barry J [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Is there anyway to disable the tire sensors??
    I am switching to steel rims for winter, but keeping the sensors on the alloy rims so
    I can install them back on the truck in the spring
    Thanks
    Barry
     
  2. Jan 7, 2017 at 12:53 PM
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    MSL77385

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    A piece of black electrical tape over the TPS lamp will work fine.
     
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  3. Jan 7, 2017 at 1:28 PM
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    there's and thread on here about it. I did it and am very pleased with the ease of the op's write up I'll see if I can find it for you.
     
  4. Jan 7, 2017 at 1:32 PM
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  5. Jan 7, 2017 at 2:50 PM
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    mrbadco

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    tires lifts many
    I used a small wheel barrel tire and wheel. broke it down and put wheel and tire in tool box . could also put under seat .
     
  6. Jan 7, 2017 at 2:52 PM
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    mrbadco

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    by the way...put all 4 sensers in the tire,and put 30 lbs air in it . no more light coming on
     
  7. Jan 7, 2017 at 3:02 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Depends on the year of the truck (which neither your profile or your post shows) and your electrical skills confidence (if it's a YM that can be defeated.

    If it's one of the more difficult years, I wouldn't worry about it, and just ignore the light. Nothing is going to blow up.
     
  8. Jan 7, 2017 at 3:06 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    :gossip: pssst, hey, he's trying to avoid breaking down his current tires and not remove the sensors.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2017 at 6:12 PM
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    redzmvt

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    Ignore the light,just check pressure just like the good old days.
     

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