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5 tire rotation with TPMS

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Blueberry.Taco, Sep 22, 2020.

  1. Sep 22, 2020 at 5:25 AM
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    Blueberry.Taco

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    Hi everyone,

    did a quick search but didn't come up with the capability of the "tpms reset" button.
    I was looking to add a tpms sensor to a 5th (spare) wheel/tire and rotate that spare along with the other 4 tires (these are all non-stock wheels/tires), but starting to get the feeling that the TPMS system only memorizes 4 sensors at a time?
    in which case I need to get an OBD tool for 'relearning' a new tpms sensor each tire rotation?

    or will the 'tpms reset' button suffice for adding in a 5th sensor, but it is sometimes hanging off the bumper as a spare?
     
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  2. Sep 22, 2020 at 6:02 AM
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    daveeasa

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    I believe that the truck has only 4 active spots and the button only relearns position after rotating those 4 based on this thread.

    I still went ahead and got a 5th OEM wheel and 5th TPMS and I plan 5 tire rotation when I buy my next set of shoes.
     
  3. Sep 22, 2020 at 6:13 AM
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    Great question, I plan to get some used wheels, extra wheels to the trailer and rotate the spare in, why waste a perfectly good tire by letting it sit as a spare.
     
  4. Sep 22, 2020 at 6:23 AM
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    On my 2nd gen that also only holds 4 spots, I have to plug in the tool to reprogram the TPMS to know which 4 sensors to listen to when I rotate my 5th wheel in. The reset button under the dash just resets the “ok” pressure of the 4 current sensors it is reading. Reprogramming only takes like 5 minutes with the right tool.
     
  5. Sep 22, 2020 at 6:33 AM
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    Which tool?
     
  6. Sep 22, 2020 at 6:47 AM
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    Autel MaxiTPMS TS501 TPMS Service Tire Pressure tool Car Diagnostic Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BHCFNTS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_1Vqvi7rCR438n

    I got it on Amazon as a Lightning Deal so it only cost me $111. After you rotate, you can walk around and read each sensor, store it to this, then plug it in and program those sensors to the truck. Super easy.
     
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  7. Sep 22, 2020 at 8:22 AM
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    thanks for the info, unfortunate that it requires a separate tool, oh well.
     
  8. Sep 22, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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    I've always done five tire rotations on 4x4s with a matching tire and I was thinking of doing the same, but bummer that one needs a tool. I was surprised that my 2019 OR only came with a matching spare tire? That's just a waste of a tire... :(
     

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