TPMS Sensor Re-calibration for New Sensors

sounds like a shitty dealer.

Dealer programmed mine in my wheels no problem.
Got the tire shop I got the tires from to mount the sensors, but they couldn't program cause the truck was too new.
brought it to the dealer and they had a ATEQ programmer like @GPsevinSixx mentioned above.

 

Does anyone know how many TPMS sensors can be programmed to 1 truck? I'd like to leave my stock wheels/tires alone, but add new TPMS sensors to my aftermarket wheels and program them to the truck.

 

I would go with aftermarket programmable sensors that you then clone so they appear the same as your stock sensors to your truck.

 

@cascadetaco have you done this? If so, what brand did you go with?

 

Not yet...my local shop wasnt quite up to speed so I held off on buying a set of schrader programmable till they get things sorted. Driving around now with a tpms light on and no sensors in our summer wheels.

 

If you stick with OEM, only one set of sensors at a time. Confirmed by a Toyota technician.

Never heard of this “cloning sensor” business. Sounds like the best answer to the problem if it works.

 

just a question...i got a nail in my rt rear tire....its in the middle of the tire thread on the fat part....all sensors were reading 33-34 after 10k service in which the dealer loaded tires with 29psi....now the right rear is consistently 2psi lower than the others.....its been two weeks.....question: if i go to tire dealers and have them pull out nail and the is no leak, i'm ok....but if it leaks, is there anything they need to do after plugging the tire in regards to the tpms sensor

 

I'll be doing this soon. I have a programmer, but still researching other TPMS units that are compatible as a cheaper option. I'll post on here regardless for updates on what works.

 

Just tires in thousand oaks has the unit and will do it for free, especially as I need one new tire about a week after getting 4 new tires lol.

 

Ouch!

 

I am basically in the same boat here. A while back when I bought my Methods, I purchased another set of TPMS sensors off a 2016 Tacoma. Took them Discount tire for install (or Americas tire) and they did not manage to reprogram the TPMS. Few days later I went back and the guy pulled out the tool for the TPMS and could not get them to reset again to the truck but could read all the info on the sensors (PSI). Fast forward a couple months later, and then last week I took my truck for its fourth service. I had the intentions of telling my service adviser and thought it would be considered warranty work. Here is where I had the same problem as the OP, he immediately told me it would be 60 bucks as well and they will need to pull the sensors off the get the serial numbers. What the adviser told me is that the old ones have to get deleted and the new ones have to be inserted for them to reconnect, because the Tacoma can only hold one set at a time apparently. Should I go back to Discount tire (Or Americas tire) and try again? I technically got charged for the TPMS service that to this day never worked.

 

This is a dangerous plug...WAY too close to the sidewall. You can see it bulging out. Hopefully only a temporary fix for you.

Also plug repairs from outside the tire are not warranted by the tire manufacturer. Great in a pinch as a trail/side-of-the-road thing, but not long term on anything you care about.

That said, you can get that plug kit and do it yourself for like $10...look on Amazon. I carry a set of these, an air compressor, and pair of diagonal cutters instead of a spare tire.

 

True story that Toyota's can only hold one set of sensors at any time. Sucks for people who change winter tires and summer tires back and forth. No need with mud/all terrains though!

If it's a reputable Toyota dealership, they can easily get the serial numbers off the sensors already in the tires with a special tool. Looks like an 80's cell phone, you let air out of the tire until the sensor transmits, and then it picks up the S/N and displays it for you to punch into Techstream. No need to break down the tire.

They might still charge for that, but by no means do they have to pull sensors to get the job done.

 

Discount Tire scanned the TPMS sensors in each wheel then programmed those ID numbers into the computer for me. Took literally 2 minutes as mentioned. Then it took about a day of driving for the new TPMS sensors to be recognized and start displaying numbers. I got a great deal on some Cooper AT3's and American Outlaw wheels with 5k miles for a straight swap for my factory OR tires and wheels. A buddy decided to trade his truck so we swapped but I had his trucks sensors. This is not a big deal and don't let someone tell you your sensors need to be swapped unless you are buying new wheels for your truck that don't already have the sensors.

 

Lol. That's the stick in the tire. I know it can't be plugged. That stick means business.

 

Just some basic sensor info. No need to deflate or do anything to trigger the transmitters. The programming tool can trigger a receive signal as the sensors are constantly broadcasting.



My other scanner can provide more info direct from the TPMS ECU such as low pressure threshold based on where you reset the sensor pressures initially. More detailed info can be displayed from the vehicle side. This was not from the same session as info above.

 

Wow that’s pretty clutch, so then I won’t be taking it to my Toyota guy most likely, but I’m still not sure where to take it. Anyone in the Phoenix area have a recommendation on a tire shop to reconnect these using that tool?

 

Is this with the OEM sensors? Or did you figure out another brand that can be used?