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Old 09-27-2005, 06:49 AM
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Any one know the effect of Fix-a-Flat on the TPMS sensors, if any at all?
Old 09-27-2005, 09:23 AM
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This is certainly no expert opinion, but it doesnt sound like a good idea to me
Old 09-27-2005, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Lemans350
This is certainly no expert opinion, but it doesnt sound like a good idea to me
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Old 09-27-2005, 10:20 AM
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it states in the owners manual not to use anything like that, that doing so will damage the sensors
quote from manual:
"Do not inject any tire liquid or aerosol tire sealant into the tires, as this may cause a malfunction of the tire pressure sensors."
Old 09-27-2005, 10:24 AM
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just use the spare or have your Z towed.

never use tire sealant on you tps equipped wheels.
Old 09-27-2005, 10:27 AM
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Do enthusiasts have TPMS? If they do, how do you check the pressure of each tire using it?

Thanks
Old 09-27-2005, 10:31 AM
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Spray some Fix-a-Flat on your hand and tell me if you think that it’s a good idea.
Old 09-27-2005, 10:46 AM
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What about base model Z's I just bought some of this fix a flat two days ago.
Old 09-27-2005, 10:49 AM
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Neither Enthusiast nor Base trim levels have TPS
Old 09-27-2005, 10:53 AM
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on the back of the fix-a-flat can it states that you should not use fix-a-flat on wheels with built in tire pressure sensors...

incidentally, it also says you should not use fix-a-flat on Z-rated tires...

not that i'd use it on rays rims anyways, but i guess i'm disqualified before i even got to the batters box
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Hey cars.msn.com says that for the Enthusiast model:
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Std. Std.
Trip Computer Std. Std.

I'm not near my car at the moment, so I really dont know if it has it..but i just saw on a site that it does.
So you guys with an Enthusisast, does it have TPMS?
Old 09-28-2005, 09:42 AM
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Miko- thanks for pointing out my mistake. my bad fellas...

-Adam (was thinking VDC )
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I have a tire pressuring monitor and i have a 2005 enthusiast.
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Originally Posted by Ryan Stiles
I have a tire pressuring monitor and i have a 2005 enthusiast.
I believe that you’re wrong. But tell me more about your car. I’d like to learn.
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As of '05 the enthusiast came with tpms.
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