TPMS Sensors Lifespan
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I about to drop new wheels on 06 sensors. My concern is that the OE sensors might be near the end of their battery life.
Anyone know who long they last?
Anyone know who long they last?
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Jeff here probably knows to OEM units best (I have never seen mine).
However the aftermarket units I got from OEWheelsllc look like they could easily be opened. The back side looks to be a flat plate held in place by melted post tops. Not accessible without cutting to post tops off, but I bet we would find a replaceable button cell under it. A new battery and a little epoxy, I bet they would be as good as new...
Saw an older post on a Toyota site where someone did it.
However the aftermarket units I got from OEWheelsllc look like they could easily be opened. The back side looks to be a flat plate held in place by melted post tops. Not accessible without cutting to post tops off, but I bet we would find a replaceable button cell under it. A new battery and a little epoxy, I bet they would be as good as new...
Saw an older post on a Toyota site where someone did it.
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