Dealer vs Tire Shop w/ TPMS programming
12-07-10, 10:05 AM
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Dealer vs Tire Shop w/ TPMS programming
I have winter wheels w/ Snows for my IS. The Wheels have a their own TPMS sensors. So I wanted to program my IS for the 2nd set of wheels.
I only asked their programming charge, I did not ask for putting on the snows. I assume that would be extra.
I called Lexus to check on the charge. The quote was for $120 for 1 hour to program the car.
I called Toyota to compare. The quotes $98 for the same service.
I called the tire shop. The local Town Fair Tire putting on the snows - NO CHARGE. Programming the 2nd set of sensors $20. they gave me a courtesy though, I've ben keeping them busy lately.
So look before you jump.
I only asked their programming charge, I did not ask for putting on the snows. I assume that would be extra.
I called Lexus to check on the charge. The quote was for $120 for 1 hour to program the car.
I called Toyota to compare. The quotes $98 for the same service.
I called the tire shop. The local Town Fair Tire putting on the snows - NO CHARGE. Programming the 2nd set of sensors $20. they gave me a courtesy though, I've ben keeping them busy lately.
So look before you jump.
Last edited by EJC; 12-07-10 at 10:20 AM.
12-07-10, 10:24 AM
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BTW, as to the 1 hr to program.
I watched them at Town Fair as they did it.
I did not need to give them the sensor numbers (which I had)
They held their sensor to each wheel. it took the ID Reading from each wheel.
He then plugged into the on board computer and downloaded the IDs.
total time 10 minutes.
I watched them at Town Fair as they did it.
I did not need to give them the sensor numbers (which I had)
They held their sensor to each wheel. it took the ID Reading from each wheel.
He then plugged into the on board computer and downloaded the IDs.
total time 10 minutes.
12-09-10, 07:13 AM
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Many tire shops and dealers don't have the fancy TPMS programmer (Bartech Tech400) that permits this. If the dealer or shop doesn't have one and does the programming using their Techstream scan tool they will need the sensor numbers.
12-09-10, 09:28 AM
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BTW, as to the 1 hr to program.
I watched them at Town Fair as they did it.
I did not need to give them the sensor numbers (which I had)
They held their sensor to each wheel. it took the ID Reading from each wheel.
He then plugged into the on board computer and downloaded the IDs.
total time 10 minutes.
I watched them at Town Fair as they did it.
I did not need to give them the sensor numbers (which I had)
They held their sensor to each wheel. it took the ID Reading from each wheel.
He then plugged into the on board computer and downloaded the IDs.
total time 10 minutes.
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12-09-10, 11:37 AM
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BTW, as to the 1 hr to program.
I watched them at Town Fair as they did it.
I did not need to give them the sensor numbers (which I had)
They held their sensor to each wheel. it took the ID Reading from each wheel.
He then plugged into the on board computer and downloaded the IDs.
total time 10 minutes.
I watched them at Town Fair as they did it.
I did not need to give them the sensor numbers (which I had)
They held their sensor to each wheel. it took the ID Reading from each wheel.
He then plugged into the on board computer and downloaded the IDs.
total time 10 minutes.
12-09-10, 02:11 PM
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Check your manual to make sure the car is set on 2nd set of wheels or you will over-write the oem wheel settings. Not a big deal though.
the 2nd set of sensors are a long story, but I got them from Lexus gratis.
You should be able to get the part number from lexus parts and you can get the parts on E-bay for ~$50@
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my car is250 2009.i just bought mrr gt5.i see on ebay sale for a set of TPMS but only from 2006 to 2008.my question if i buy this kit.is it gonna be compatible with mrr gt5?here is the link http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Set-4...Q5fAccessories
12-09-10, 06:24 PM
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i got my tmps programed at a local discount tire shop for free. compared the dealership that wanted 120 bucks. i recommend anyone who is looking to program their tires to call around local tire shops to see if they have the equipment to get it done and take it there instead
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sorry i didnt get whats 3 pieces rims?here is how the rim look
https://wagen-wheels.com/images/prod...0gt5%2019_.jpg
i asked the guy sale me those rims and he say it TPMS compatible.im running staggred 19 8.5 front and 19 9.5 rear.i want buy another TPMS for this wheel.i called lexus dealer and they cost me over 200$ for TPMS.i see on ebay only 52$ and i know i have to buy repair kit.the thing my is 250 2009.on ebay the TPMS only compatible with 06-08 for is 250.im not so sure if i buy it and it wont fit in my mrr gt5.i mean do i have to buy exactly TPMS come with the mrr gt5 wheel or i can buy any TPMS and it can be program with my car.i called discount tires and they quote 1100$ for tires+mount and balance without TPMS.if i buy TPMS from them they will program for me with extra cost.is it easy to install TPMS by myself and just let them mount and balcance and program?
https://wagen-wheels.com/images/prod...0gt5%2019_.jpg
i asked the guy sale me those rims and he say it TPMS compatible.im running staggred 19 8.5 front and 19 9.5 rear.i want buy another TPMS for this wheel.i called lexus dealer and they cost me over 200$ for TPMS.i see on ebay only 52$ and i know i have to buy repair kit.the thing my is 250 2009.on ebay the TPMS only compatible with 06-08 for is 250.im not so sure if i buy it and it wont fit in my mrr gt5.i mean do i have to buy exactly TPMS come with the mrr gt5 wheel or i can buy any TPMS and it can be program with my car.i called discount tires and they quote 1100$ for tires+mount and balance without TPMS.if i buy TPMS from them they will program for me with extra cost.is it easy to install TPMS by myself and just let them mount and balcance and program?