TPMS - Can I check it?
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TPMS - Can I check it?
Hi
I have a 2012 F350 SRW with the 6.7 engine. I am getting ready to buy a TPMS system for my 5th wheel trailer and I got to thinking about my truck. I have never seen a light come on for the TPMS, not even when I start the truck. I have not seen anything for it in the multiple information screen. I know that the real big trucks are not required to have a TPMS. Does my F350 qualify and that is why I can't find out anything about it? Or, the reason I can't see anything on it is because it is just an idiot light that comes on when there is a problem? I appreciate any assistance I can get with this because if the truck does not have a decent TPMS then I will spend the extra bucks and just add more sensors to the one I get for my 5th wheel trailer.
Thanks in advance
Ronn
I have a 2012 F350 SRW with the 6.7 engine. I am getting ready to buy a TPMS system for my 5th wheel trailer and I got to thinking about my truck. I have never seen a light come on for the TPMS, not even when I start the truck. I have not seen anything for it in the multiple information screen. I know that the real big trucks are not required to have a TPMS. Does my F350 qualify and that is why I can't find out anything about it? Or, the reason I can't see anything on it is because it is just an idiot light that comes on when there is a problem? I appreciate any assistance I can get with this because if the truck does not have a decent TPMS then I will spend the extra bucks and just add more sensors to the one I get for my 5th wheel trailer.
Thanks in advance
Ronn
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Your local Discount Tire Company has a tool that they use to test and recalibrate your TPMS and they would probably check this for you for free. It's a neat little gadget that when they remount or rotate your tires, they can calibrate without having to let any air out.
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TPMS and the idiot light are on my 2011 F350. As for your "does it apply to the 350" question, the TREAD act which brought about the TPMS, as I read it, only applies to those vehicles with a GVWR of 10k or less.
There is a thread on here that shows you how to go into a troubleshooting/test mode on the information screen. On my 04 it would illuminate all the idiot lights as well. You might give that a try.
Good luck!
There is a thread on here that shows you how to go into a troubleshooting/test mode on the information screen. On my 04 it would illuminate all the idiot lights as well. You might give that a try.
Good luck!
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