TPMS compatibility
12-08-18, 10:54 AM
#16
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Old thread but can someone confirm: if I have two sets of wheels (summer/winter) each with their own set of TPMS, I only have to get them programmed once?
So once they're initialized I won't have to reprogram every 6 months since I'm not removing any tires? 2008 is250 thanks
So once they're initialized I won't have to reprogram every 6 months since I'm not removing any tires? 2008 is250 thanks
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Tausif123 (12-08-18)
08-29-19, 03:34 PM
#17
just to update and close out this thread, I gave up on trying to make 3IS sensors work. however I still think they could have worked if I set the system properly!
as a last ditch effort I took the car the dealership (gasp, yeah I know) and had them inspect the car for this issue only. they said nothing was wrong, reset the light, and like before the "check system" light came back on a few days later. I took it back and they claim it needed all new sensors (despite them reading good battery levels). i declined since they wanted $800!
by this time I needed new tires so when I got them done at America's tire I sprang for the correct sensors simultaneously (the receipt said VDO "blue" sensors - $60 each, possible same as 3IS? may never know).
they programmed everything and i drove away without any lights thinking i was home free, but alas the "check system" light comes on yet again a few days later.
i checked the car and found the TPMS was set to "2nd" instead of "Main". selecting the mode to "Main" cleared the light and it's been off every since...hallelujah!!!
i was going to try this if nothing else worked:
https://thetrackahead.com/projects/h...6-lexus-is350/
/story
as a last ditch effort I took the car the dealership (gasp, yeah I know) and had them inspect the car for this issue only. they said nothing was wrong, reset the light, and like before the "check system" light came back on a few days later. I took it back and they claim it needed all new sensors (despite them reading good battery levels). i declined since they wanted $800!
by this time I needed new tires so when I got them done at America's tire I sprang for the correct sensors simultaneously (the receipt said VDO "blue" sensors - $60 each, possible same as 3IS? may never know).
they programmed everything and i drove away without any lights thinking i was home free, but alas the "check system" light comes on yet again a few days later.
i checked the car and found the TPMS was set to "2nd" instead of "Main". selecting the mode to "Main" cleared the light and it's been off every since...hallelujah!!!
i was going to try this if nothing else worked:
https://thetrackahead.com/projects/h...6-lexus-is350/
/story
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