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Apr 11, 2010 | 08:02 AM

026TB4U

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Tire pressure sensor fault

I'm receiving a tire pressure sensor fault on startup. Is this something I can fix myself? And if so, how?

How can I troubleshoot and can it be replaced without removing the tire?

Thanks in advance.

Apr 11, 2010 | 01:46 PM

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I'm receiving a tire pressure sensor fault on startup. Is this something I can fix myself?

Unless you have a tire changer machine there isn't anything you can do. The sensor is at the base of the valve stem inside the tire.

Apr 11, 2010 | 08:08 PM

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You can try re-programming them first (search for the instructions, it was posted on here before, but I can dig them up if needed). This fixed mine for a bit (and will tell you if one is bad). Unfortunately I have one that is bad now - so waiting until a tire change and gonna pick some up off ebay. I knew which one it was - but that was two rotations ago, so know no telling now. Thanks, Mike

Apr 12, 2010 | 07:53 AM

026TB4U

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I did read about reprogramming it but wasn't sure if that would tell me which was bad. I'll give that a try. Can a speaker magnet be used?

If I do have a bad one, will a tire place change it out if you ask them to? I will be needing tires soon.

Anyone have a part number and a good (cheap) source?

Thanks.

Apr 12, 2010 | 08:06 AM

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Had this error appear, just reset it and it didn't error again. Sign of things to come?

Apr 12, 2010 | 08:07 PM

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yes you can use a speaker. Not sure how strong the magnet has to be. I used a 10" subwoofer I had laying around and one of them was giving me issues during the programming. That is the one that went bad. Most tire stores do not appear to have them in stock - you are better off buying them on your own. Hope this helps, Mike.

Dec 19, 2010 | 06:05 AM

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I finally got around to trying to fix this with no luck.

I purchased a new sensor and took it to Costco where they replaced it while mounting my tires. They ended up putting that wheel in the rear and now when I try to reprogram the sensors with a magnet, I am getting a bad reading on the first one (front driver's side).

So I either had another bad sensor that came from the rear (just me luck) or something else is wrong. I am going to try again on the next tire rotation. Any other ideas?

Thanks.