IS F (2008-2014) Discussion topics related to the IS F model

How to turn off the factory TPMS?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 05-16-18, 01:19 AM
  #16  
xaker777
Driver
 
xaker777's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: CA
Posts: 142
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Old 05-16-18, 05:43 AM
  #17  
Alizia
Pit Crew
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
Alizia's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Ohio
Posts: 120
Received 12 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

my local mechanic suggested to me that I should unscrew the dash and desolder the LED for the low tire warning light lol. If anyone can find a way to disable it... another way... I'll actually paypal a small amount of cash. since the LED is driving me insane and I don't trust myself doing something I've never done before lol
Old 05-16-18, 03:17 PM
  #18  
BLKLBL
Pole Position
 
BLKLBL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Edm Alberta
Posts: 218
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

I've checked the sensors with a TPMS scan tool, and it displays the exact pressure reading, so I'm not sure why Lexus didn't include functionality to display actual readings instead of just a dummy light. The downside of having position-reading sensors, is if you rotate the tires, the positions no longer match up, unless you get it re-programmed. We have actually had some vehicles that will throw the TPMS light if you rotate the tires, and the sensors are not in the spot the module thinks they should be. This stuff is all a cash grab IMO. Makes like Honda and BMW just use wheel speed sensors to determine low tires, zero sensors or BS required.

I couldnt stand the TPMS light and CHECK SYSTEM!!!!111 in my display, so I cheated the system by purchasing a wheel barrow tire, and putting the sensors between the tube and the tire. Its been working great for the last year so far. The wheel barrow tire rides in the trunk. Only had to top up the air in the wheel barrow tire twice.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Aeromotive
Wheels, Tires & Brakes Forum
3
11-05-14 05:03 AM
dangerofs
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
16
08-02-12 10:49 PM
flektone
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
19
06-27-10 10:19 AM
girvan
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
12
07-31-09 09:34 PM



Quick Reply: How to turn off the factory TPMS?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:17 AM.