Aftermarket TPMS Problems - Custom Offsets TPMS Sensors don't work

Local tire shop broke one of my OEM sensors and replaced it with an aftermarket sensor. They couldn't get the new sensor to read and I had the TPMS light on (solid) until I brought it back to them. On the second go-round they managed to get it working. Dunno what they did or how they fixed it but they did.

 

in most cases assuming the sensors are programmed with frequency's specifically for the 3rd gen.. using that bartec tool pictured you just go to the option that says (relearn) once there it will ask for vehicle make, model, and year. then scan all sensors starting with LF, RF,RR and finishing on LR, connect cable to bartec tool and plug in to obd2 port then press enter and it should start writing the new sensor ID's.. only issue I've found is when people install generic sensors that have to be programed 1st with frequency Id's that the vehicle can read prior to programming. sometimes people forget to program them 1st. if you have to sets of wheels best option with tpms is to install generic sensors that way you can clone the factory ID's. once they are cloned you can swap 2nd set of wheels on without having to reprogram sensors as the vehicle still thinks the same set is on. When you purchase aftermarket sensors that are already specific to your vehicle you are buying a sensor with a ID that your vehicle can read but not necessarily the same as what was programed stock.. so in that case you have to write the new Id's so the vehicle knows what to look for

 

Clone-able or aftermarket sensors would be great but I have yet to see anyone list a specific brand and part number that will definitely work on 3rd gen Tacoma's. There should be something available by now but maybe not for some reason.

 

Where I work we do not have an option for clone-able sensors yet but do have aftermarket sensors #1230 available for 3rd gen

 

I bought the OEM Toyota sensors and had them initialized and programmed to the truck by the tire shop. I was then able to use my Ateq quickset to retrieve all of the sensor id’s for swapping again come spring. I have stock Off Road rims x 2, one set for summer and one set for winter.

I would contact the people who sold you the sensors and make sure what they sold you is compatible. I know there are different frequencies for different systems so is it that or just a programming issue? Initially my tire shop screwed up and tried to program my new set to the truck with the old set in the bed and go figure it didn’t work. The day after I unloaded my summers into the garage my TPMS light came on. Figured out the issue and they reprogrammed them and all has been perfect since. I now am able to use my quickset to swap the sensor id’s now on my own.

 

The 1230 sensors (Dill) that I found on the web were identical to the OEM one in my picture above. Same manufacturer and everything. The only price I could find was more than what you can get them for from an online Toyota parts dealer.

http://dillaircontrols.com/dill/tpms-lookup/?ts=Toyota--Tacoma (w/ Alloy wheels)--2016

So it appears that there is still no alternative to the Pacific sensors.

 

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it may just be one of those things.. A lot of things these days are just rebranded and resold ex. almost all sunglasses are made by one company same goes for automotive batteries it may be a similar deal. either way I guess the question with OP is whether the sensors are the problem or is it the tech trying to write the ID's

 

Within the link that I posted is another link to the relearn procedure to follow. Might be useful for the OP to print that out and take it with him or just read it to understand what needs to happen.

http://dillaircontrols.com/dill/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/RL-A1202.pdf

Tire Rack sells the same sensors - also identical to the OEM.

 

Got my rims and tires from Custom Offsets with TPMS installed by them. Just had my local tire shop scan them and hooked up to my truck’s obd to set them up. Took about 5 minutes. All works good! I guess you gotta find a place with the right TPMS reader. It was a handheld machine that the guy used. Ross tires in Central, Louisiana was the place.
Ps. Love my new rims and tires. Raceline 18x9 -6 offset. Bfg KO2s 275/65/18 E rated. $1771 with TPMS and black lugs, mounted, balanced, and shipped ready to put on.

 

I haven't made another attempt to get this fixed yet. Will try sometime this week if I can get un-busy af somehow.

 

Do you need the Quickset and the

$189 TS401 Autel MaxiTPMS TS408S Relearn Tool: 2024 TPMS Programming Tool, TPMS Reset, Diagnose, Read, Clear TPMS DTCs, Upgraded of Autel TS408, Work as TS501

TS401 to read and download sensor numbers?

 

Really? My local Discount sells 12 wides haha

 

Yes. Unless you already know the sensor numbers.

Quickset will download old IDs and upload new IDs.

$189 TS401 Autel MaxiTPMS TS408S Relearn Tool: 2024 TPMS Programming Tool, TPMS Reset, Diagnose, Read, Clear TPMS DTCs, Upgraded of Autel TS408, Work as TS501

TS401 reads sensors and activates /deactivates sensors.

Even if you buy new sensors and can physically see the IDs you will need to activate them. If you have a second set of rims you can deactivate the ones you are not using when they are stored.

 

I can't seem to figure out how to deactivate the sensors with the

$189 TS408 S Relearn Tool: 2024 OBD Programmming Scanner, Trigger 99% OEM, Universal 315, 433 Sensor, TPMS Reset, Diagnose, Read, Clear TPMS DTCs, Upgraded of Autel TS408, 401, Work as TS501

TS408 - any ideas?

 

Whelp….wish I had seen this sooner. Just ordered a mounted balanced set of 265/75R16s on new wheels from Custom Offsets. They are shipping now. My local Big-O says it won’t be an issue and they will flash the new TPMS sensors for free. I reached out to Custom Offsets to see if I can get the specs on the new TPMS sensors before my order arrives.

 

A lot of bad information on this thread. You should have left it for dead. @Rooksy All you will need to do is to have your new sensors read by their scanner and programmed into the TPMS ECU. If that doesn't work, get the numbers and go to Toyota and have them load them in techstream.

 

Thanks @Sungod . Fingers crossed

 

After one shop told me it would be $150 to program the sensor I decided to take care of it myself. The OEM sensors are made by DENSO. If you do a little shopping around they can be had for $40 a piece. I would stay away from any of the "universal" sensors. They're a crap shoot. You can either find one of the handheld programmers or Techstream. The handhelds can be hit or miss, so I just use Techstream. Easy to do.

When you get the sensors, take a picture of them so you have the codes and go to town. We have three Toyota vehicles with TPMS and I've saved myself at least $500 in taking it on myself.

 

FWIW, if anyone else has concerns, I just got off the phone with Custom Offsets. I was informed they provide Huf universal TPMS sensors. They assured me it will be compatible and programming to my Tacoma will not be an issue. Just in case this thread has any of you knuckleheads doubting compatibility, I will follow up after I get my shipment and take them to get programmed.

 

Actually the OE sensors are made by Pacific Industrial and resold by Denso, but agree they are the best way to go. Universal sensors are risky because you hope they get the frequency correct. Their manufacturing standards are not always correct.

BTW, went to HS on Euclid Av. Can only imagine what Manassas Mall is like these days.