bobbynoise

Hi everyone,

I was filling up my tire with a portable air compressor and when I removed the nozzle from the valve stem, air continued to leak out.

The pin seems to be stuck in the depressed position. The only way I can hold air in is if I quickly place the valve cap on and seal it tight. I don't feel safe driving on the road in this situation.

Is it possible to have the valve stem replaced or repaired or am I looking at a whole new TPMS ? I might be able to try pulling the pin out with needle-nose tweezers but I think the spring mechanism is broken.

Bichon

The valve core is inexpensive and easily replaced. They don't even have to remove the tire from the wheel to do it.

bobbynoise

Thanks for the info!

Do you recommend the dealership do the service or any reputable shop?

lobuxracer

iTrader: (2)

Any place servicing tires will be able to fix it in about 10 seconds.

hmsis250

iTrader: (5)

you can even buy the tool and core at your local parts store

mkivever

ok, so are you saying that if something is wrong with that internal pin, (that you use to let our air or whatever) you can get that whole section replaced easy and cheap? because I got new tires put on and was told two of my sensors were bad, when you look at them, the pin is either broken or gone. I bought two used ones from ebay and they were the same way. so, can the internals of these things be repaired or not? seems like the only expensive part is the transmitter part.
thanks

Thr3350

iTrader: (1)

Yes, that little "valve core" is easily replaceable.

mkivever

so, is that a lexus part number? or toyota?
thanks