Tpms sensors
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From: monroe
Tpms sensors
I have a '12 f150 and am looking to put after market wheels and tires on it sometime this week. Can I turn off the tpms system or do I have to put the sensors in my new wheels?
Laughing Gas
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What is the reason for wanting to get rid of them? If you are having issues with them showing a fault when they are all normal pressure, try getting nitrogen in your new tires. It worked for me. I think they say it's because nitrogen is not as sensitive to expansion during temperature swings.
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The reason I want to get rid of them is because I didn't want the have to remove them from my oem wheels if I decide to put them back on later and didn't want to buy new ones just because the gov. thinks I should have them. I know how to check tire pressure without some dumb light telling me too.
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If the truck loses communication with the sensor you will get an annoying "tire pressure sensor fault" on your dash. Just in case that's not enough you will get a periodic chime and flashing light.
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No **** dumb ***!!! That is why I want to turn it off. I'm so tired of asking a question on here and getting the run around. If you don't know, then don't just state obvious thing that is happening. I know that light is on, I can read what the message says when I start the engine, and I know why it's like that. It's because I've got a flat tire and am driving on the spare until new tires come in. I just wanted to know if it could be turned off because I don't need all that bs stuff that is put on new vehicles for idiots that don't even know what a tire gauge is or how to put air in a tire.
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From: monroe
So I'm a jerk for asking a question. You are not worth my time telling you what you are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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You're not going to be able to get that light to shut off. Its a mandatory safety system and doing so would void any warranty still on the truck. The only benefit to nitrogen filled tires is they wont go flat in the cold, other than that its not worth the $40+ for it.
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I guess nitrogen is a personal choice, but I feel it has advantages. Keeping moisture filled air out of the tires helps maintain a proper, corrode-free seal (which all alloy wheels seem to be subject to). IMO, it seems to have a better ride, and besides, if it keeps the TPMS from going off while MY WIFE is driving my truck, it's definitely worth it. My truck is nearly 6 years old, racking up close to 50k on the original tires. At the $30 price that I paid, it balances out to only $5 per year. I know the price can be cheaper also, depending on the area you live in.
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Too much coffee? That's not how this forum operates, maybe go to one of the other ones if you want to treat people like that
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Mount all 4 sensors in a section of pvc pipe with the Schrader valves going through the side. Cap both ends and pressure it up. Let it sit and check for leaks. Leave it in the truck and it will communicate with the system, regardless of what wheels are on your truck.
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Interesting solution, but kind of wonder if it will work. I say that based on other threads I've read where it has been indicated a possible interference in communication because of cell phones and that sort of thing. I don't know if that's a fact, but remember reading it.