TPMS Question
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TPMS Question
I've done some searches but never really found the clear cut answer I've been looking for.
I've got the (!) light on on my dash and my PSI indicator displays --.
I understand I've got a tpms malfunction so here's my question:
Do I need to buy a new sensor and have it synced? Or can I have it reset at one of the various reputable tire shops in my area?
Thanks in advance for any help!
RP
I've got the (!) light on on my dash and my PSI indicator displays --.
I understand I've got a tpms malfunction so here's my question:
Do I need to buy a new sensor and have it synced? Or can I have it reset at one of the various reputable tire shops in my area?
Thanks in advance for any help!
RP
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Here is a link on how to sync it properly once you get a new one installed (or just to reset it). Save money from the dealer (and probably a tire shop if they have the tool, but call around they might do it for free or cheap while they install the sensor)
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...ring-tpms.html
Now as far as buying one, they have a shelf life so I don't suggest buying a used one, but there are many places that sell them. Autozone and places like that sell them, but the cheapest I've found is from rockauto. I'm not sure if any vendors on this site in particular sell them, sorry.
https://my350z.com/forum/maintenance...ring-tpms.html
Now as far as buying one, they have a shelf life so I don't suggest buying a used one, but there are many places that sell them. Autozone and places like that sell them, but the cheapest I've found is from rockauto. I'm not sure if any vendors on this site in particular sell them, sorry.
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Well its up to you on that really. I have one thats currently out and I think I'm just going to order that one for now, but thats because I still owe tuition and books for this upcoming semester. If you can part with the $200 for the sensors and the extra to have a shop replace them then it would save you some time down the road. If i recall correctly I believe the life of them (depending on how much you drive of course) is supposed to be around 5-6 years.
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Hey man I don't mean to thread jack, but mine is doing the same thing and this could help you save some time also. Mine would flash, and then stay lit, while reading (--) on one of the back tires. I went to discount tire and they reprogrammed em, and said all the sensors are working properly but for some reason one just needed reprogramming. Well that was yesterday, and today its back on doing the same thing! Does the sensor need replacing or is there another trick? The tire is not losing air.
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Hey man I don't mean to thread jack, but mine is doing the same thing and this could help you save some time also. Mine would flash, and then stay lit, while reading (--) on one of the back tires. I went to discount tire and they reprogrammed em, and said all the sensors are working properly but for some reason one just needed reprogramming. Well that was yesterday, and today its back on doing the same thing! Does the sensor need replacing or is there another trick? The tire is not losing air.
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Hey, mine was doing that so I replaced the sensor and had it synced but it still displayed (--) on the right rear tire. I'm going back tomorrow to have them all resynced to see if that solves the problem. I'm pretty sure that the sensor needs to be replaced. As far as it temporarily working again... I don't know what to say about that. I'm still learning so my knowledge isn't that great. I'll let you know what happens after my appointment tomorrow. Good luck!!
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What ended up happening with this? I have the same problem! Thanks!
Hey, mine was doing that so I replaced the sensor and had it synced but it still displayed (--) on the right rear tire. I'm going back tomorrow to have them all resynced to see if that solves the problem. I'm pretty sure that the sensor needs to be replaced. As far as it temporarily working again... I don't know what to say about that. I'm still learning so my knowledge isn't that great. I'll let you know what happens after my appointment tomorrow. Good luck!!
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I first took it to a tire place because they said it'd be no trouble at all to fix. They ended up clearing ALL of my sensors and told me I'd have to have a dealership do it. So I went to the dealership and they replaced the malfunctioning sensor and reset the other sensors. Now everything is working the way it should. Total cost ended up being about $90. Kind of costly but it's fixed!
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If you have no sensors, the indicator light comes on after a set number of miles have been driven in one drive time and when the car is turned off it doesn't come on again until you do that again.
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Discount tire (america's tire) by my house resets/reprograms TPMS sensors for free! They did it for me on my 350z, and on my corvette! And I didn't even purchase any tires from them
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