TPMS Warning Message......
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TPMS Warning Message......
Anyone know if theres a way to shut off the tire pressure monitoring system warning message on the dash that pops up when you start the truck up??? I got a 2008 f250 sd diesel with nitto aftermarket crosscountry tires and everytime i start the truck the tpms warning message illuminates up on the dash...its kinda annoying after awhile so if there's a way to turn it off that anyone knows about it'd be greatly appreciated thanks......
Laughing Gas
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Other then increasing the Tire Pressure to what's shown on your door sticker, no. There were a few dealers that were going into the IDS software and making the change for the users, but a recent thread mentioned their software was updated so the lower threshold could not be changed.
There's also another thread that mentions that H&S is working on the ability through their tuners or another method, but haven't heard much more about it so don't know how far along they are.
The easiest method is to add a piece of tape over the light and just reset the message center. The more difficult method is to remove the dash and disconnect the bulb. Not sure how many people have gone that route.
There's also another thread that mentions that H&S is working on the ability through their tuners or another method, but haven't heard much more about it so don't know how far along they are.
The easiest method is to add a piece of tape over the light and just reset the message center. The more difficult method is to remove the dash and disconnect the bulb. Not sure how many people have gone that route.
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Other then increasing the Tire Pressure to what's shown on your door sticker, no. There were a few dealers that were going into the IDS software and making the change for the users, but a recent thread mentioned their software was updated so the lower threshold could not be changed.
There's also another thread that mentions that H&S is working on the ability through their tuners or another method, but haven't heard much more about it so don't know how far along they are.
The easiest method is to add a piece of tape over the light and just reset the message center. The more difficult method is to remove the dash and disconnect the bulb. Not sure how many people have gone that route.
There's also another thread that mentions that H&S is working on the ability through their tuners or another method, but haven't heard much more about it so don't know how far along they are.
The easiest method is to add a piece of tape over the light and just reset the message center. The more difficult method is to remove the dash and disconnect the bulb. Not sure how many people have gone that route.
filling up the tires doesn't help though if the tires and rims are aftermarket right??
Cargo Master
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From: Minnesota
This is another reason I not a fan of TPMS! I work part time at a tire/service shop, and we have at least two to three TPMS failures a week, especially in the winter. At about $25 a pop I hope I never have to have a truck with them!
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if you transfered the sensors to the new wheels and tires then you just have to set them to the factory pressures to turn off the light
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Had a 90 Corvette and I told the dealer mechanic to pull the bulb for me. I went in to pick it up all the lights on the dash were on. I took it back in and asked if he saw anything wrong. I sugested that he needed to put a resistor in to simulate a bulb and walla it worked. If you have the bulb removed you may need to do the sane thing with a resistor.
Never liked that feature, worst idiot light ever.
Never liked that feature, worst idiot light ever.
Cargo Master
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From: Stillwater, OK
That's actually the only warning light I've ever used... (sure it'd be better if you could just see each tire pressure on the dash...but that's expensive)
heading across 600 acres of soft ground after a slight rain, that light came on which gave me just enough time to get to pavement so I could change the tire (cut the sidewall in a rut)... Without that light, I'd've ended up knee deep in mud trying to change a tire on soft ground...
heading across 600 acres of soft ground after a slight rain, that light came on which gave me just enough time to get to pavement so I could change the tire (cut the sidewall in a rut)... Without that light, I'd've ended up knee deep in mud trying to change a tire on soft ground...
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Cargo Master
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As with pretty much all new technology, there are some instances where it is beneficial, but I am still not a fan of TPMS.
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Cross-Country
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Thankfully my '01 does not have it. My wife's '05 Jeep GC does and we had 3 fail this winter. Damn $90 each! These systems are designed to not be "tampered" with. Most aftermarket wheels will not allow for TMPS valve stem installation. You can get TPMS sensors that mount inside the tire with bands similar to large hose clamps that go around the inside of the rim.
This is just more government protecting the people from their own stupidity. I have always been able to check my own tire pressure, but apparently some need the government to keep them safe and tucked in at night.
Here's some history on the TPMS mandate for trucks and SUVs.
"Congress to passed the Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability Documentation (TREAD) Act of 2000, which was signed by President Clinton. It mandated that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) develop a rule requiring all new motor vehicles to be equipped with a warning system to alert the operator when a tire is significantly under-inflated.
On April 8, 2005, after five years of continued debate over language of the ruling, a final rule was unanimously approved. It states that as of September 1, 2007, all 2008 model passenger vehicles, trucks and light buses are obligated to have a sensor-based tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)."
There, now don't you feel safer already!
This is just more government protecting the people from their own stupidity. I have always been able to check my own tire pressure, but apparently some need the government to keep them safe and tucked in at night.
Here's some history on the TPMS mandate for trucks and SUVs.
"Congress to passed the Transportation Recall Enhancement Accountability Documentation (TREAD) Act of 2000, which was signed by President Clinton. It mandated that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) develop a rule requiring all new motor vehicles to be equipped with a warning system to alert the operator when a tire is significantly under-inflated.
On April 8, 2005, after five years of continued debate over language of the ruling, a final rule was unanimously approved. It states that as of September 1, 2007, all 2008 model passenger vehicles, trucks and light buses are obligated to have a sensor-based tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)."
There, now don't you feel safer already!
Cargo Master
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From: Minnesota
I think it would be an OK system if they had really stuck to the "significantly under-inflated" warning, not just a couple PSI low. That still would not make the darn things any more durable though
You Keep What You Kill
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BINGO! I started work at American Tire Distributors in 9/2000 and the company could not find enough 235/75R15 tires to replace those Firestone OEM tires. Some tire dealers were buying an entire truck load to keep up with the public demand (frenzy). As always, the government did its part by passing new legislation to show how concerned they were about the issue.
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