TPMS cloning and/or reprogramming

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I live in a cold climate with lots of snow, so I need 2 sets of tires. I prefer having 2 sets of rims, but it costs $65/seasonal changeover for my dealer to reprogram my sensors every time (on top of the cost of the wheel swap itself). I'd like to avoid paying that and just do it myself.

Most of the TPMS threads I've seen are a few years old, and a lot of the stuff mentioned now has new models (such as clone tools). I figured it's been a while, so I should ask for a more up to date answer. The last comprehensive one I could find was for the 2nd gen. Thinking this could be a solid sticky thread if we get some good info (in which case I'd update this post).

Option 1: Cloning OEM TPMS IDs on to a 2nd set of TPMS sensors.
Has anyone successfully done this themselves? If so, which clone tool did you use and which TPMS sensors (oem?). Please provide links and/or model numbers if possible.

Option 2: Reprogramming truck to accept some new TPMS IDs.
Has anyone successfully done this themselves? If so, what tool did you use to reprogram the ECU to accept the new TPMS IDs, and which TPMS sensors did you use? Please provide links and/or model numbers if possible.

The following is a great answer for option 2:

 

Bump because I’d also like to know the answer

 

By an Autel and reprogram as needed. Be sure they are compatible. See my build thread on the TPMS challenge.

 

I am in the same damn boat. It’s such a costly and tricky subject.

 

Pretty sure you can program them with Techstream. If I remember right you can have sensors for 2 full sets programmed for the truck.

 

There are a bunch of Autels. Do you mean the model TS501?

Canada:

$219 Autel MaxiTPMS TS501 PRO, 2025 TPMS Programming Tool Same as TS508, Up of TS501 TS408S, Relearn Activate 99% TPMS Sensors, Program Autel MX-Sensor 315/433MHz, TPMS Reset & Diagnostics, Lifetime Update

https://www.amazon.ca/MaxiTPMS-TS50...E2R802XD3JB&psc=1&refRID=BRP0DFZ8VE2R802XD3JB

USA:

$219 Autel MaxiTPMS TS501 PRO, 2025 TPMS Programming Tool Same as TS508, Up of TS501 TS408S, Relearn Activate 99% TPMS Sensors, Program Autel MX-Sensor 315/433MHz, TPMS Reset & Diagnostics, Lifetime Update

https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiTP...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

 

MAXITPMS TS508K Premium Kit

 

I bought new OEM sensors from Tire Rack for my second set of wheels. They're currently $42 each.

https://www.tirerack.com/tpms/resul...coma+4WD&autoYear=2017&autoModClar=Double+Cab

To reprogram the ECU, I got the ATEQ quickset tool.

https://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=2115&brand=ATEQ&cat=TPMS+Tool

This tool requires that you know the sensor ID numbers of the new set of sensors so you need to write down the ID numbers before you have your tires mounted or a tire shop can use a trigger tool to read the sensor ID's after the tires are mounted.

 

interesting thread, this is....

 

This is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks so much!

 

so these sensors unlike others can be programmed by pretty much anywhere? Unlike oroteks

 

I did Option2 and bought sensors from Discount Tire for about $20-25 each. Then a Launch hand-held scanner from Amazon for $240. I wrote down all the sensor ID’s (for a few vehicles I take care of) and just reprogram the vehicles ECU’s with the scanner each time I switch wheels.
Pretty easy and cheaper in the long run than paying for a garage to do it twice per year....

 

You don't program the sensors. All you do is load the ID numbers of the new sensors into the truck's ECU using a tool that plugs into the OBD2 port.

 

Ah. What’s the cheapest tool to do this?
Basically just jeep track of the numbers and your good to go.

 

I don't know what the cheapest tool is. I have the ATEQ Quickset but there weren't too many options back in 2016. It might depend on whether you want a tool that can do other things as well like Techstream or Carista.

I wrote the ID numbers of the sensors on the inside of each wheel using a Sharpie but I also have a trigger tool that can read them.

 

Is this right? When I put my 33's on the truck i had to get them programmed to the truck. Does this mean the stocks are still in the ECU memory as well?
Edit- Reason i ask is because I see some write the sensor numbers down so they can program them to the ECU everytime they swap sets. If you can store up to 2 full sets then you should be able to swap sets and hit the button below the steering wheel right?

 

I also bought my new sensors from Tire Rack for $42 ea. They were at the time the exact sensor Toyota uses, the Pacific brand for aluminum rims. I installed the sensors in a second set of stock rims with new snow tires. I purchased the Autel TS601. The TS601 is a multi function diagnostic OBDII scanner and capable TPMS ECU programmer for my 2018 Tacoma. Program the Tacoma ECU at each season tire swap out with no issues. I have used that scanner for checking known car tires with TPMS sensor/pressure problems for many of the neighbors cars.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/2019-tpms-tool-compatibility.631570/

 

So it doesn't store the 2 sets of tpms in the ECU and you have to program everytime you swap them out? Discount Tire programmed my sensors for free. Was just wondering if I decided to go back to my stock wheels if the ECU would just automatically "sense" that they were on.

 

The ECU in my 2018 Tacoma stores only four sensors. I would assume all the Gen3 are the same. You over write the data in the ECU each time.