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tire pressure sensor (spare?)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by little red, Oct 8, 2011.

  1. Aug 16, 2012 at 9:54 AM
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    KenLyns

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    I think the button simply changes the TPMS ECU warning threshold, in case you change to a different type of tire that requires a different normal operating pressure. There may be a "floor" in the ECU logic that won't set the threshold below, say, 10 psi. I think the sensor always gives an absolute pressure value, because some cars can display the pressure in each tire numerically in the dash, in addition to the caution light.
     
  2. Aug 16, 2012 at 9:55 AM
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    What's riskier, replacing the battery in a TPMS sensor, or replacing the battery in an iPhone? :D
     
  3. Aug 16, 2012 at 12:24 PM
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    Thank you Ken, I didn't see that...Apparently after inflating what I thought was the problem tire; I found that I had over inflated the tire by 10 lbs (but only for an afternoon). My light was actually blinking and then stayed on.
    Now after bringing the tire pressure into spec and inflating the spare to the correct pressure. my issues have been resolved.

    With the next new tires I will be removing the TPMS from each wheel.
    The system is too costly to maintain and too stupid to continue to mess with.:mad:
     
  4. Aug 16, 2012 at 6:04 PM
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    No... they can be set within a certain range, but can't be set below, IIRC, 20 or 25psi.

    I have seen it recommended to deflate to 25psi, reset (and I think you need to drive for 15 miles or so), then reinflate to your normal 35-40 (or wherever you run) and you won't have to worry until you get down to 25, or there's a difference of more than 5psi between two tires.
     
  5. Aug 16, 2012 at 6:50 PM
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    Thanks for the clarification. Knew it was a long shot but I thought it was at least worth asking.

    Cheers!
     
  6. Oct 22, 2012 at 12:41 AM
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    there are only two types of the TPMS sensors right? the ones for the steel wheels and the ones for alloys? buying a used set, and don't remember the details i looked up a while back...
     
  7. Oct 22, 2012 at 4:07 AM
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    I have a 2010 AC SR5 and do not have a TPMS in the spare. I found out when I had a flat. The spare had never hit the ground and only had a couple pounds of air in it. I assumed it did have a TPMS - and you know what that means.
     
  8. Oct 22, 2012 at 6:43 PM
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    2009 or 2010, the spare TPMS sensor was deleted.
     
  9. Oct 22, 2012 at 6:46 PM
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    20 degree and 40 degree (I don't remember which is which).

    Buying online, there are different frequencies available... I'd stick with RockAuto.com if not buying from a Toyota dealer like Titus-Will or Toyota of Dallas.

    You will need to have your ECU programmed to read the new sending units. You can reportedly do this yourself with the $35 Techstream clone, or a decent tire shop should be able to do it for you.
    To do it yourself, you'll need the serial numbers from the sensors. The tire shop should be able to read them.
     
  10. Oct 23, 2012 at 6:00 AM
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  11. Oct 25, 2012 at 6:56 PM
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    Would you be able to read the current sensor ID tags with the cable?

    Also thanks for all of the great info. I was considering going with the Ateq quickset device prior to reading about the Techstream cable.
     
  12. Oct 25, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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    ... ^^^ ... Good question ... replaced a 3GS battery by myself a long time ago ... probably TPMS x 4 is riskier ... :D

    Just need a low wattage (fine tip) soldiering pencil to work on an iPhone battery.
    .
     
  13. Oct 25, 2012 at 8:01 PM
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    No... you can input them into the ECU, but the ECU won't read an unknown.
     
  14. Oct 27, 2012 at 9:39 AM
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    Thanks for the heads up. I am considering the PVC mod to keep the sensors happy.
     

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