Tire PSI sensor battery replacement, DIY? Or Dealer

What? Uncomfortable?

 

The TPMS isn't meant to replace an air pressure gauge. It is designed to warn a driver of a sudden loss of air pressure. In 2011 I was driving on an interstate hwy doing about 75 mph when my light came on. I ran over something that left a big hole in one tire. I pulled over ASAP to find my right rear tire almost completely flat. I had about 30-45 seconds between the light coming on and the tire being completely flat. That is how the system is supposed to work and I'd not want to find out what happens when you lose a tire at 75 mph.

The cost of those sensors is WAAY too expensive. I don't mind having them, but there is no reason they should cost over $100 each to replace them. I bought a used Wrangler a few years ago with aftermarket wheels that didn't have them. I found some on Amazon for $39 each and had them installed when I bought new tires.

The ones on my 07 Tacoma are still working, but we have an 09 Honda with one not working. The Honda dealer wants $400 just to check them. I will replace the ones on my Honda with some picked up aftermarket, but will wait until I need tires. I don't want to have tires pulled off and remounted/balanced just to replace sensors.

 

Except when they off themselves they will take you with them

 

Works for me, with my winter tire/rim setup on my CRV!

Ya, don't do dealerships for anything after warranty period. Too costly!

 

+1 on this statement.

 

Just a super nice looking interior, never sat in one before though.

 

I’m sure it’s true that there are some “tire gauge experts” on here that check their tires each time before entering the vehicle. But as it’s been pointed out by said experts there are still a few just regular folks doing it weekly, monthly or even less often. If you live in one of the places that see subzero temps it is possible for air to leak out unexpectedly while you sleep or whatever. Those pesky aluminum wheels actually get smaller in extremely cold weather and even steel can shrink...so amazing. We can’t all be good at everything. There just isn’t enough time or it’s too f***ing cold or just lazy. When the light is shining one must act or face the consequences. I’m not ashamed to admit that I’ve been saved from uneven tire pressure by a little yellow light.

 

I buy my sensors online and Costco charges $15 to install per sensor. you can get the sensors online for $35 each.

 

Tire sensors really are a first world problem