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Just bought a set of 2017 take offs to put on my 2012. It doesn't look like the take offs have been dismounted but the valve stems are gone. How does the TPMS work on these? Can I just take the valve stems off my 2012 and put them in the new 2017 wheels and tires and go on down the road?
Do you have photos of the sensors/stems? I haven't had my training on 2017 TPMS systems yet but I do not believe Ford uses indirect TPMS. Indirect TPMS is where the vehicle has only rubber valve stems and the wheel speed sensors are calibrated while at proper pressure, and they will sense a low tire. So far I've only seen these in Hondas.
06-09 would use rubber valve stems with band sensors on the opposite side of the wheel, but the newer Fords should use a special rubber valve stem with a sensor fastened to it with a torx bit.
I'd assume that's what you would have. If so, you would need to purchase new stems similar to what I have below. Stems are not reusable as they need to be cut to be removed. Sensors should be reusable. You will either need to buy a programming tool or take it to a tire shop. Old sensors from your vehicle should have a number. You need that number to program your new sensors. Most programming tools will automatically scan this number.
I'll try to take a picture tonight. The rubber valve stems are still in place just the cores are pulled out of them. Tires are still on the bead just no air in them. That's why I was thinking they didn't pull the tires off the wheels to get the sensors out
Guy i bought the wheels from said dealer gave him the stock wheels with the truck. His truck was lifted with no miles on it when he bought it.
Assuming my understanding of your system is correct, you should be able just to dismount the tires from your 2012, unbolt the sensor, cut the stem, and put them in your new wheels with only buying those new rubber stems. They're sold in kits called "TPMS rebuild kits" and most tire shops should put them in when they install your tires.
