TPMS for new wheels
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TPMS for new wheels
I have four new wheels and I intend to keep my stock wheels. I’ll get TPMS sensors from the tire shop or elsewhere, but once installed is there anything I have to do to have the truck learn these sensors? I know how to have the truck relearn positions after rotating. Is this all that is needed for all new sensors? Thanks.
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I had new tires installed on new rims and had the dealer install new Motorcraft TPMS sensors that I provided. I then brought them home and installed them on the truck. Went for a 4 mile drive (over 45mph) and by mile 2 the system was reading the sensors. I have a tool (TPMS-19) that you can get from Amazon or other places for around $30. I do my own rotations and tire swaps so this little tool comes in handy. Even though the vehicle is reading the sensors, you have to tell the vehicle which sensors are where. With the key on (motor off) press the emergency flashers 3 times and the horn will honk and a message comes on the instrument panel (train left front tire). Go out to the drivers front wheel and hold the tool next to the valve stem, press the button and in a few secs the horn will sound and then you go the the passenger front wheel, press button, then the pass rear, repeat and finally the drivers rear, repeat. That sequence will tell the vehicle where each of the sensors are located. If you dont want to buy and use the tool, then you can let air out of each tire until horn sounds. Now, I used Motorcraft sensors, if you use universal sensors they may have to be activated by the tire shop (you should check with them on this). If you still cant figure it out, there are lots of Ford TPMS videos on you tube.
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I had new tires installed on new rims and had the dealer install new Motorcraft TPMS sensors that I provided. I then brought them home and installed them on the truck. Went for a 4 mile drive (over 45mph) and by mile 2 the system was reading the sensors. I have a tool (TPMS-19) that you can get from Amazon or other places for around $30. I do my own rotations and tire swaps so this little tool comes in handy. Even though the vehicle is reading the sensors, you have to tell the vehicle which sensors are where. With the key on (motor off) press the emergency flashers 3 times and the horn will honk and a message comes on the instrument panel (train left front tire). Go out to the drivers front wheel and hold the tool next to the valve stem, press the button and in a few secs the horn will sound and then you go the the passenger front wheel, press button, then the pass rear, repeat and finally the drivers rear, repeat. That sequence will tell the vehicle where each of the sensors are located. If you dont want to buy and use the tool, then you can let air out of each tire until horn sounds. Now, I used Motorcraft sensors, if you use universal sensors they may have to be activated by the tire shop (you should check with them on this). If you still cant figure it out, there are lots of Ford TPMS videos on you tube.
Good Luck
Good Luck
Mountain Pass
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Just buy a kit that includes the tool. https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Ford-TPMS-Tire-Pressure-Monitor-Sensor-Programming-Tool-Training-Activation/132765385455?fits=Year%3A2017%7CModel%3AF-250+Super+Duty%7CMake%3AFord
Boondocker
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From: Somewhere south of Denver
When I get new wheels I have Discount Tire do the work and I get their TPMS sensors. They reprogram the system if needed, no extra charge. They have a special sensor called the EZ Program sensor that can mimic the OEM sensor, making the vehicle think that tire/wheel/sensor set #2 is really set #1. I don't know if the EZ Program sensors are available with our wheel sizes.
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From: SE CT
This fits my 2018 truck. If yours is different, then you might want to ensure the number is the same. You can always call to verify.
https://www.fairwayfordparts.net/oem...OC1kaWVzZWw%3D