Help Needed - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor

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Jan 13, 2021 | 10:25 PM

TexGuy

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Help Needed - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor

I got to replace 2 wheels on my Escape due to curb damage, 2006 Ford Escape 4WD V-6 XLT and trying to figure if it has Rubber Valve stem TPMS or the flat TPMS, RockAuto shows both and I would like to buy stuff before taking it to a tire shop. Some time ago using a reset tool it was used on the other side of the tire frrom the Rubber Valve stem. RockAuto wants $175 per wheel and Partsgeek wants $135. Any pointers would be helpful.

Edward

Jan 14, 2021 | 05:33 AM

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Go to a locally owned shop to buy your sensor. A 2006 has a strap sensor if it has a sensor at all, but any of the universal programmables will program to it. Straps are a PIA,

Jan 14, 2021 | 06:41 AM

TexGuy

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Go to a locally owned shop to buy your sensor. A 2006 has a strap sensor if it has a sensor at all, but any of the universal programmables will program to it. Straps are a PIA,

Do I need to buy anything to move the strap sensor to a new wheel? I just want to get ready?

Edward

Jan 14, 2021 | 07:00 PM

Yahiko

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The tire shop should know and have the parts do do the deed.

Jan 14, 2021 | 08:12 PM

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You need a Dorman strap and sensor clips to do it right. It's not even worth it anymore as a single strap/ clips will run $20 and a replacement sensor can usually be had for $25

Jan 14, 2021 | 08:26 PM

TexGuy

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Originally Posted by matt167

You need a Dorman strap and sensor clips to do it right. It's not even worth it anymore as a single strap/ clips will run $20 and a replacement sensor can usually be had for $25

Thank You Matt

Jan 18, 2021 | 04:52 PM

TexGuy

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Originally Posted by matt167

You need a Dorman strap and sensor clips to do it right. It's not even worth it anymore as a single strap/ clips will run $20 and a replacement sensor can usually be had for $25

I decided after looking at the wheels today that a little touch up on the paint is all that I needed.
I went out today to make sure the right wheels were to get ordered and took a better look.
Thanks For the help Matt
Edward