TPMS / TPWS Questions/Comments/Concerns
#241
Instructor
#242
does the 60$ include reprogramming?
the batteries are about 5$ or less, and the battery stores can weld solder tabs to the batteries if they dont have them already available with the tabs.
not sure which glue is used in this video, but black permatex works great.
another option is to disable the system.
another option is to use the aftermarket stem cap sensors instead. these also give you the temp and allow you to set the pressure range you want. the receiver is solar powered, has a battery or can use the 12v power outlet.
the batteries are about 5$ or less, and the battery stores can weld solder tabs to the batteries if they dont have them already available with the tabs.
not sure which glue is used in this video, but black permatex works great.
another option is to disable the system.
another option is to use the aftermarket stem cap sensors instead. these also give you the temp and allow you to set the pressure range you want. the receiver is solar powered, has a battery or can use the 12v power outlet.
#243
Instructor
does the 60$ include reprogramming?
the batteries are about 5$ or less, and the battery stores can weld solder tabs to the batteries if they dont have them already available with the tabs.
not sure which glue is used in this video, but black permatex works great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znwg8uZBufI
another option is to disable the system.
another option is to use the aftermarket stem cap sensors instead. these also give you the temp and allow you to set the pressure range you want. the receiver is solar powered, has a battery or can use the 12v power outlet.
the batteries are about 5$ or less, and the battery stores can weld solder tabs to the batteries if they dont have them already available with the tabs.
not sure which glue is used in this video, but black permatex works great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Znwg8uZBufI
another option is to disable the system.
another option is to use the aftermarket stem cap sensors instead. these also give you the temp and allow you to set the pressure range you want. the receiver is solar powered, has a battery or can use the 12v power outlet.
#244
Super Moderator
Buyer beware on those solar powered ones. I used a set on snow tires of my Mazda and the retaining nut that you tighten up against the sensor corroded. I ended up having to destroy the sensors removing them. If I had to do over again I'd use a little anti-seize.
You can easily program with Techstream if you have that on hand. Just document the codes on sensors. I swap tire sets twice a year and reprogram with TS in less than 5 minutes.
You can easily program with Techstream if you have that on hand. Just document the codes on sensors. I swap tire sets twice a year and reprogram with TS in less than 5 minutes.
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John00 (07-11-19)
#245
My experience with TPMS is that they need a dealer tool to pair them with your car. I am not sure the price of the TPMS includes this pairing that takes a little bit of time. A friend of mine instead recommended that I purchase new aftermarket sensors and there is a tool that is used to clone your old sensors so that you need not pair the new sensors since they are essentially clones of the old sensors. I did this 3 years ago on my Toyota and its been fine ever since. Zero issues.
#246
Buyer beware on those solar powered ones. I used a set on snow tires of my Mazda and the retaining nut that you tighten up against the sensor corroded. I ended up having to destroy the sensors removing them. If I had to do over again I'd use a little anti-seize.
You can easily program with Techstream if you have that on hand. Just document the codes on sensors. I swap tire sets twice a year and reprogram with TS in less than 5 minutes.
You can easily program with Techstream if you have that on hand. Just document the codes on sensors. I swap tire sets twice a year and reprogram with TS in less than 5 minutes.
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Acrad (07-11-19)
#247
Instructor
Buyer beware on those solar powered ones. I used a set on snow tires of my Mazda and the retaining nut that you tighten up against the sensor corroded. I ended up having to destroy the sensors removing them. If I had to do over again I'd use a little anti-seize.
You can easily program with Techstream if you have that on hand. Just document the codes on sensors. I swap tire sets twice a year and reprogram with TS in less than 5 minutes.
You can easily program with Techstream if you have that on hand. Just document the codes on sensors. I swap tire sets twice a year and reprogram with TS in less than 5 minutes.
#248
some of the readers come with the TIS on a disc
i found that it was best for me to just download different versions since not all seemed to work in all sections
i ended using 12 something, was a while back
places like this might be helpful
http://blog.obdii365.com/2018/12/17/...download-free/
i found that it was best for me to just download different versions since not all seemed to work in all sections
i ended using 12 something, was a while back
places like this might be helpful
http://blog.obdii365.com/2018/12/17/...download-free/
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Acrad (07-12-19)
#249
Instructor
some of the readers come with the TIS on a disc
i found that it was best for me to just download different versions since not all seemed to work in all sections
i ended using 12 something, was a while back
places like this might be helpful
http://blog.obdii365.com/2018/12/17/...download-free/
i found that it was best for me to just download different versions since not all seemed to work in all sections
i ended using 12 something, was a while back
places like this might be helpful
http://blog.obdii365.com/2018/12/17/...download-free/
#250
for engine lights and codes, you can use a wireless odb2 and torque lite to read, reset, etc
for the sensor programming you will need the laptop and sw. i think there's some wireless obd2 that work with it but the wired are much cheaper
for the sensor programming you will need the laptop and sw. i think there's some wireless obd2 that work with it but the wired are much cheaper
#251
Super Moderator
I use OBD Link/Fusion with their wireless adapter for reading/erasing codes. This does not program. If you only plan to use with one vehicle then Fusion is good enough with 3rd party adapter.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...and-gx460.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...and-gx460.html
Last edited by Acrad; 07-12-19 at 02:39 PM.
#252
Super Moderator
I actually upgraded the version that came on CD with my cable using the version available for download here. My cable years back came with 10.x and when 12.x was released I upgraded. Looks like 14.x is now available.
https://www.toyota-tech.eu/GTS/Wizar...-Software.aspx
I believe this was the cable I purchased in the past.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Mi...4/293043902122
https://www.toyota-tech.eu/GTS/Wizar...-Software.aspx
I believe this was the cable I purchased in the past.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Mi...4/293043902122
Last edited by Acrad; 07-12-19 at 02:49 PM.
#253
Dumb question, but using OBDLink and the MX+, how do you change units on the tire pressure? I can only seem to get it to display in inHg, not psi.
EDIT: Nevermind..realized you have to disconnect first in order to change units.
EDIT: Nevermind..realized you have to disconnect first in order to change units.
Last edited by oksir83; 07-20-19 at 06:03 PM.
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Acrad (07-20-19)
#254
Super Moderator
A little OT but OBDLink related.
I posted this in other thread
Here are potential areas one can query
I posted this in other thread
Here are potential areas one can query
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oksir83 (07-20-19)
#255
ive used this on another vehicle
good:
worked great, charged from the sun or the usb.
settings adjustable
can set tires to different settings if wanted
has sound for warnings
has temp as well
<$40
no need to program in the sensors
easy to install/transfer
no ODB or app needed
bad:
there's some backup nuts -
too thin and can be crossthreaded easily
metal material corrodes and will cause them to stick to the valve threads
this unit can work fine without the backup nuts
good:
worked great, charged from the sun or the usb.
settings adjustable
can set tires to different settings if wanted
has sound for warnings
has temp as well
<$40
no need to program in the sensors
easy to install/transfer
no ODB or app needed
bad:
there's some backup nuts -
too thin and can be crossthreaded easily
metal material corrodes and will cause them to stick to the valve threads
this unit can work fine without the backup nuts