mlinn1967

Why is it that the Tire pressure monitor is not 'standard equipment' on a car like the GS 350? I am amazed this is an option. I am also amazed they don't go a step more and make it so that it shows the exact pressure in each tire. I had that on my 2007 Corvette, and that is an awesome feature. Even if the Tire pressure monitor goes off on th GS 350, you don't know if it is one pound low or 20 pounds low. Does it even show you which tire is low? I am very disapponted because I thought my GS 350 I purchased yesterday had the monitor system, but I just realized it doesn't when I looked at my window sticker again. Is this important to anyone else, or is it just me?

ItsChris

iTrader: (16)

hmm i thought all GS came with a TPMS system? That would be interesting if yours didn't, at least you dont have to deal with the tpms if you swap out your wheels, actually sounds better not to have it ! haha

varcity64

iTrader: (2)

i am with him. the system we have isnt that good to begin with and i wish it wasnt on my car

LexiGS

iTrader: (1)

You can check Vertex Japan, they sell Tire Pressure Meter that shows exact tire pressure in each tire

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i believe tpms is standard on all US spec 3gs.

but yes, the system can definitely be better showing the exact pressure, and more specifically the location as well for each sensor

mlinn1967

If this is a standard equipment item, for those of you who know you have it, how can I know if my car has it or not?

rominl

iTrader: (4)

i think for the 3gs there is a button in the trunk area to toggle between tpms 1 and 2. i suppose if you toggle that switch to another and start driving, you will get a warning light saying it can't detect the other set of tpms

of course another way is to take out air in one of your tire to say 20-25psi, drive a bit, and see if it lights up. just make sure you are close to a gas station

outbid81

It is a standard feature on GS 350s. Look at you tire valve stem. It will have a metal nut-shaped base.

BinaryJay

The toggle button is way under the glove box on the drivers side.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

oops, sorry about that, didn't know it's in the front. but do you mean passenger side?

TWong350

iTrader: (8)

I believe the law for all manufacturers to make TPMS systems standard was 2006.

BinaryJay

The glove box is on the passenger side, but the switch itself is on the drivers side of the glove box if you catch my meaning.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

yes, that's what i heard too

ah i see what you mean now

lkapimp216

iTrader: (2)

Tpms is a pain in the a** i wish that mine did nt have it !

memasterac

I like it, post of the day.