TPMS Options for Multiple Wheel Sets (I.e., Winter/Summer, Street/Off-Road, etc.)

that's definitely one option, but a capsule u can just toss in the storage bin under the seat haha

 

The point of this thread is to have a working TPMS system, for the convenience of not having to manually check tire pressure in the winter. If you just want to bypass the TPMS, it's easier to just modify the wiring to disable the indicator light. I posted the link a few years ago in this thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...treet-off-road-etc.257388/page-6#post-7439051

 

good info thanks! not sure if it will work on my 09 but not to worried about it at this point haha ill look into a little more when the need for this comes about haha

 

I just was quoted $195 just to install and reprogram sensors on a new set of wheels IF I provide the sensors. Does this seem reasonable? They want $400 for new sensors installed.

 

I did the same grabbed 5 spoke steelies and sensors for my winter setup. I also picked up the ATEQ QuickSet tool to program them. I was able to download the existing sensor ID's from the ECU and then was easily able to add the new sensor ID's when the winters were installed. Costco wanted $60 to program them to the truck. I figured the ATEQ QuickSet tool would pay for itself after one season, and I can do the changeover in the spring myself.

 

My experience with an '06 Tacoma.

I bought a set of steel wheels and snow tires about 4 yeas ago. I found a set of Toyota TPM sensors on eBay for about $100 and Discount Tire installed them with the wheels and tires. They reprogram the TPM ECU twice a year at no extra charge except my time. It always took them about half an hour to an hour to get it done and it sometimes took multiple visits. If the ECU had gone into alarm (flashing indicator) they could not reprogram it. They frequently told me that the batteries had gone dead in the sensors and that was why they couldn't reprogram them. Once I took the truck to the dealer and they reprogrammed it without any drama (and for $60.) I also questioned the parts manager about replacing sensors or batteries. She told me the only time she has sold sensors is when they are damaged during tire installation or lost when tires are stolen. They're not going bad yet or she would be selling replacements.

Last winter I didn't bother getting the TPM ECU reprogrammed and just ignored the flashing light. I found that when truck is parked in front of my garage, it is close enough to the tires in the back of the garage to read the sensors. The light will flash after driving 40-60 miles away from home. While doing short trips, it never faults and following long trips it resets when I get home.

Last year we bought snow tires from Discount Tire for our Subaru and got the clonable sensors and I don't have to mess with reprogramming twice/year. Makes me happy. And Blizzaks on a Subaru are incredible in snow.

This fall I bought snow tires from Costco for the Taco. They will reprogram the sensors at no charge twice/year. They told me they have a better tool than Discount and it only takes them a couple minutes. We will see. I would go with clonable sensors now but I'm not sure they're worth the cost at this point.

 

I bought a set of Blizzak Snow tires, 4 Toyota Sensors, and a used set of Tacoma OR wheels. Had them mounted up and the tire shop reset the TPMS for me. Since I have a hoist and like to only install my snow tires when needed, I ended up driving across town quite frequently to have the system reset for free by the tire shop. Takes me about an hour to drive across town to have this done. Decided to buy the ATEQ TPM Quickset Tool. The Tool works flawlessly. Only wish I could load up more than 2 wheelsets per vehicle.

 

Keep in mind the TPMS ECU memory probably has a limited number of write cycles...

 

It might. All I know is that it's winter here in Oregon. I run my stock wheels and tires during the week commuting to work. Than friday night before we head to the Mountains to go skiing I install my Snow Wheels and tires and use the ATEQ to tell my TPMS ECU that I'm switching to Snow tires. (I've done this every friday for the last Month) If for some reason I had a set of commuting wheels with tires, snow tires & Mud tires than I would have to somehow buy sensors that I could clone the Summer Tire TPMS Sensor I.D. codes onto. Run 3 sets of wheels but only log two sets. Definitely sucks buying additional sensors and a reset tool.

 

Seriously - this doesnt seem to make intuitive sense... why would that be the case? Isn't it just overwriting the data?

 

When using the ATEC - I don't see the option for 2017 Tacoma Pro - what are you selecting for vehicle?

 

Yep, I had to call the 1-800 number when I ran across that. I forgot what they told me to select and I can’t get to that ordering screen. Just give them a quick call. Don’t bre alarmed if they make you feel dumb when you call. You’d think they’d fix that on the site. They probably get asked the same question all the time.

 

Not sure what is or isn’t intuitive on these ecu’s. All I know is that I have two wheel sets and the ATEQ lets me set Winter or Snow very easily. I’ve used it at least 20 times since last November. If I was to add a 3rd set of wheels to the quiver that might make the ecu think twice. Probably would need to get a set of clonable sensors to either match my Summer ID #’s or Winter ID #’s

 

Yeah, I'm gonna try the pipe bomb, soon as I get by the shop to have the sensors removed.

 

My girlfriend has a 2005 4Runner with stock 17" aluminum wheels. She just bought a set of stock 2019 4Runner 17" wheels. Will the sensors from the 2005 rims work on the 2019 rims that are the same size?

 

Yes, both use standard Toyota valve stem sensor type.

 

Two vehicles each with two sets of wheel/tires and the ATEQ has been working great. Sucks that it's windows only but it gets the job done. Best advice I have is when you're using it be sure to print out the TPMS codes from the app so if you ever lose the app or data or whatever it's easy to get started again without having to get the codes read and programmed via other means.

 

Talked a little about this on a different TPMS thread. The answer to all TPMS problems is to own the tool. Bought the scan tool and 4 sensors for $300 (sensors were $25 each). The Autel sensors are duel frequency 315 & 433MHz which cover most everything out there.
My 17 SR5 is 315. I scanned my factory sensors the put the new sensor in the pocket at the end on the tool. I told it to make those 4 the same position as what was on the truck (right front, left front ect). I then told my tire guy to write on the new tire the position as he installed each TPMS. Once the new tires were on the truck, I plugged into the ecm and told the truck to accept the new TPM sensors. DONE!

 

I almost purchased the ATEQ Quickset but it was not compatible with my other vehicle. The ATEQ is compatible with Toyota Tacoma/Tundra 2005 to 2019.

https://www.ateq-tpms.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Quickset-Coverage-Chart-November-2019.pdf

I ended up purchasing the Autel MaxiTPMS TS508 on ebay and is compatible with both my vehicles and many more.

http://www.maxitpms.com/product/701.jhtml

 

Does anyone know if 2 Gen TPMS sensors work with Gen 3? I have a set of Gen 2 wheels that I use in the winter. I have the ATEQ and the Gen 2 numbers are in the truck but TPMS indicator flashes for a bit then stays on, on every start. Doesn't bother me but if they should work, I'll do some checking. If they don't then no big deal.