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Is there a way to disable the Tire Monitor system?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by whttaco2whl, Sep 15, 2024.

  1. Sep 15, 2024 at 10:01 PM
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    whttaco2whl

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    Has someone figured out a way to disable the tire monitor system?
     
  2. Sep 15, 2024 at 10:51 PM
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    Yes use the search feature. It has been rehashed many times for 2nd Gens.
     
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    Search function of the website is your friend. There are many different ways people did from just cover up the light to hack the wiring so it can be on or off.
    Good luck in your process.
     
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    What issue are you having with it?
     
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    2 sensors confirmed bad by the shop, and 1 replaced previous. Just don’t want or need this Nanny.
    Will likely go with the : “cut the blue wire and ground it” method.
    I was hoping to confirm that is what works for others here.
     
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    use normal valve stems and then get used to seeing the light, and checking the pressure yourself. My light has been on for 8 years. It doesnt seem to want to burn out
     
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    Yeah there's plenty of detailed threads, if you do jump the blue wire from IJ1 under passenger side glove box make sure you're going to the right thing. I think earlier years are ground and later years are +5V. My 2013 wanted +5V when I did it a couple years ago.
     
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    You can buy 4 new sensors for less than it costs for a tank of gas. They typically last 7-10 years. No reason not to just have working sensors.

    Amazon.com: TPMS Sensor 315MHz for Lexus GS350, for Toyota Tacoma/Prius/Camry/Corolla 2007-2013 Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Replacement for PMV-107J 42607-33021 42607-06011 42607-33011-4PCS : Automotive

    I don't wait for mine to die. I buy new ones and take them to the tire store with me and have them replaced with every other set of tires. Tires usually last me about 3 years, so I get new sensors every 6 years or so. There is no charge to install them with new tires. Most shops will charge about $10 each to install them if you're not buying tires.

    They aren't designed to replace an air gauge. They are designed to alert you of a sudden tire deflation while you're driving. Twice I've hit unseen debris in the road and punched a sizeable hole in tires. The warning light gave me just enough time to get off the road and stopped before the tire was completely flat. That's a lot better than having a tire come apart at 70 mph and I'll keep mine.
     
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    I've had tires popped at 70 before - and having a light flashing on the dash was of no particular interest, busy with other activities. Get a tire gauge and use it.
     
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    my dash light has been on for a few months now... does a 2013 tacoma have a TPMS sensor in the spare also... i read this before but can't remember now... five sensors?...
     
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    THIS, exactly!
     
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    I did the wire cut and ground on mine! Turned my light off for the last several years with no unintended consequences

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    Small piece of black electrical tape :thumbsup:


    problem with even new sensors on my 2nd gen is that the dealer has to re-program the ECM with the codes from the new sensors. And this can be $50-$100.
    Since I have separately mounted summers and winters I would have to pay $100-$200 every season as I switch over. Now if it was smart like some other manufacturers systems that recognize new sensors automatically then I would have gone for sensors in my winter rims. I just ignore the light and check pressure every two weeks.
     
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