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TPMS fake or real?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by hmsailor, Apr 17, 2021.

  1. Apr 17, 2021 at 10:41 AM
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    hmsailor

    hmsailor [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Purchased on ebay. fake or real?

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  2. Apr 17, 2021 at 10:42 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Be the light

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    Look fake.
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2021 at 10:48 AM
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    Look fake for Toyota brand for sure. You can not buy on Ebay 'REAL OEM' for 1/4 price and expect Toyota Factory items. You better be careful with discount priced Toyota boxed items too.

    That said, They're prob. fine for their use.
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2021 at 11:34 AM
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    100% fake
     
  5. Apr 17, 2021 at 11:40 AM
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    I don’t recall the ones I had looking like those.
    They maybe real, but they don’t look like the ones I’ve seen.
     
  6. Apr 18, 2021 at 3:04 PM
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    I’ve said many times . Only way to guarantee oe is to order from dealer or walk out of the dealer with them in hand. Too many fakes on eBay and Amazon.
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2021 at 3:07 PM
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    Never seen one with the battery and circuit exposed.

    All I've seen are sealed, preventing you from putting a fresh battery in when they die.
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2021 at 8:05 AM
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    Agreed.

    The battery and circuit board should not be exposed. They are sealed inside the case. Ziplock baggie for packaging.....c'mon

    Congrats, OP, you just got taken by an Ebay seller. Then send a complaint to Ebay regarding the seller.

    Frankly, I'd put those in the bin. Then buy a set of Densos from RockAuto or from Toyota.
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2021 at 8:15 AM
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    Agree. Also if you dump in a can of slime or other quick flat fix, that would probably short out the circuitry. The OEM's or equivalent ones are waterproof sealed.
     
  10. Apr 28, 2021 at 9:14 AM
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    The battery circuitry compartment is actually sealed in a clear silicon but my return request has already been approved.
     
  11. Apr 28, 2021 at 3:40 PM
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    Here is what genuine look like. I have them for sale, but only 3 at $25 each plus shipping out of a 2021 Tacoma. PM if interested.

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  12. Nov 4, 2021 at 12:02 AM
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    you only had three wheels?
     
  13. Nov 4, 2021 at 5:20 AM
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    One was broken when tires were remove. These have been SOLD.
     
  14. Nov 5, 2021 at 2:24 PM
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    I bought my set of TPMS from dealership, OEM, looks the same, with exposed battery
     
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