TPMS sensor fault after wheel replacement
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I have a TPMS sensor tool that allows me to pick up the ID of the old sensor and apply that to the new sensor. I've only done that process with the new sensors uninstalled (not on a wheel). But I think it should work installed also.
I use the copying of the ID to allow my summer and winter tires to have the same look as far as the car is concerned. When I swap from summer to winter, the car doesn't know the different and no reprogramming is required.
I use the copying of the ID to allow my summer and winter tires to have the same look as far as the car is concerned. When I swap from summer to winter, the car doesn't know the different and no reprogramming is required.
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I have a TPMS sensor tool that allows me to pick up the ID of the old sensor and apply that to the new sensor. I've only done that process with the new sensors uninstalled (not on a wheel). But I think it should work installed also.
I use the copying of the ID to allow my summer and winter tires to have the same look as far as the car is concerned. When I swap from summer to winter, the car doesn't know the different and no reprogramming is required.
I use the copying of the ID to allow my summer and winter tires to have the same look as far as the car is concerned. When I swap from summer to winter, the car doesn't know the different and no reprogramming is required.
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[QUOTE=HRTKD;19785493]Sure, but you aren't going to like the price.
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Maybe you should try this?
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Maybe you should try this?
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[QUOTE=2004Limited;19785504]
If I was dealing with just Ford, sure. But I'm taking care of multiple brands.
Sure, but you aren't going to like the price.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BF23HVQ[/QUOTE
Maybe you should try this?
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BF23HVQ[/QUOTE
Maybe you should try this?
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[QUOTE=2004Limited;19785519]One other reason: the tool you linked to only activates the sensor, as in turns it on so that the on-board computer will see it. If the sensor is not already known the truck and you don't have the computer in relearn mode, that tool won't do you any good as far as I know. That tool cannot replicate the ID of the known sensor to a new sensor.
The tool I have can read the ID of the existing sensors from the on-board computer and then apply those ID numbers to new sensors.
The tool I have can read the ID of the existing sensors from the on-board computer and then apply those ID numbers to new sensors.
Tuned
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[QUOTE=HRTKD;19785534]
One other reason: the tool you linked to only activates the sensor, as in turns it on so that the on-board computer will see it. If the sensor is not already known the truck and you don't have the computer in relearn mode, that tool won't do you any good as far as I know. That tool cannot replicate the ID of the known sensor to a new sensor.
The tool I have can read the ID of the existing sensors from the on-board computer and then apply those ID numbers to new sensors.
Thank you for the information, and education, I did not look at the new or different sensor like that.
One other reason: the tool you linked to only activates the sensor, as in turns it on so that the on-board computer will see it. If the sensor is not already known the truck and you don't have the computer in relearn mode, that tool won't do you any good as far as I know. That tool cannot replicate the ID of the known sensor to a new sensor.
The tool I have can read the ID of the existing sensors from the on-board computer and then apply those ID numbers to new sensors.
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[QUOTE=HRTKD;19785514]I’m just dealing with Ford don’t need the multiple brand option.
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If you install different wheels with TPMS sensors that are different than originally installed, you need to program them. This is relatively easy and requires a cheap tool from Amazon (you will have to look this up, but they are in the 20 dollar range. Expensive tools also work. Get the one specific to your truck. Program as follows.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then press and release the brake pedal.
2. Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
3. Press and release the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
5. Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
*The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if the training mode has been entered successfully. If equipped, the message center will display TRAIN LF TIRE.*
6. Place the tire pressure monitor activation tool on the LEFT (Driver’s Side) FRONT tire sidewall at the valve stem. Press and release the test button repeatedly on the TPMS Tool until the horn beeps. (It may take up to 6 seconds for the tool to activate the sensor, Leave the tool on the sidewall for the entire 6 seconds). The horn beeping indicates that the body control module has recognized the TPMS sensor.
7. Within 2 minutes of the horn sounding confirming programming of the LF tire, place the TPMS tool on the RIGHT (Passenger’s Side) FRONT tire sidewall at the valve stem and press the test button to activate the sensor.
8. Repeat step 7 for RIGHT REAR followed by LEFT REAR tire in that order. The procedure is complete after the last tire has been trained. When training is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE. For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure is verified by turning the key to the OFF position without the horn sounding.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then press and release the brake pedal.
2. Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
3. Press and release the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
5. Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
*The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if the training mode has been entered successfully. If equipped, the message center will display TRAIN LF TIRE.*
6. Place the tire pressure monitor activation tool on the LEFT (Driver’s Side) FRONT tire sidewall at the valve stem. Press and release the test button repeatedly on the TPMS Tool until the horn beeps. (It may take up to 6 seconds for the tool to activate the sensor, Leave the tool on the sidewall for the entire 6 seconds). The horn beeping indicates that the body control module has recognized the TPMS sensor.
7. Within 2 minutes of the horn sounding confirming programming of the LF tire, place the TPMS tool on the RIGHT (Passenger’s Side) FRONT tire sidewall at the valve stem and press the test button to activate the sensor.
8. Repeat step 7 for RIGHT REAR followed by LEFT REAR tire in that order. The procedure is complete after the last tire has been trained. When training is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE. For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure is verified by turning the key to the OFF position without the horn sounding.
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The sensors in the take offs were removed and placed in the new set of wheels for the truck they were removed from otherwise I’m thinking it might have worked without programming. So the wheel I replaced doesn’t have a sensor at all in it. I’ll have to have mine removed and put in that wheel. I have however been successful with putting my old take off with sensor in the bed and driving that way without the tpms light.
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Ford TPMS sensors cost about 25 dollars each on Amazon or EBay. Installation would cost more than the sensor. I run summer and winter tires with cloned sensors so that the TPMS IDs are identical between the two sets. I do run the relearn program when I do a wheel swap to make sure the the truck can match each sensor to each wheel. Just finished doing the swap this AM.
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Ford TPMS sensors cost about 25 dollars each on Amazon or EBay. Installation would cost more than the sensor. I run summer and winter tires with cloned sensors so that the TPMS IDs are identical between the two sets. I do run the relearn program when I do a wheel swap to make sure the the truck can match each sensor to each wheel. Just finished doing the swap this AM.
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