how can i weasel out of xtra fees for TPMS?
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you can just ignore it. just dont ask a shop to delete it as they get massive fines.
On my car, they reset themselves. That is, after I had my tires rotated, I asked my Genesis trained Technician, "how does the car know what corner the sensor is located on, now that the tires have been rotated"? His answer was that there are also sensors near each wheelwell, that "talk" with the ones in the tire, and after a tire rotation, or a tire replacement, its all an automatic reset.
Originally Posted By: pzev
No real way, unless you remove the transmitters at the wheels. To do this, you'll need to take the tires off.
This won't eliminate the alarms on the IP. It'll just cause the system to "see" that there is a failure of the transmitters and/or the receivers.
The only way to eliminate any alarms is for the system to be deactivated. Some vehicles, such as the brands manufactured by Volkswagen AG, will self-deactivate after a certain period. The other way is to access the controller and shut down the system. If you don't have the necessary hardware and software, you're basically out of luck or money.
No real way, unless you remove the transmitters at the wheels. To do this, you'll need to take the tires off.
This won't eliminate the alarms on the IP. It'll just cause the system to "see" that there is a failure of the transmitters and/or the receivers.
The only way to eliminate any alarms is for the system to be deactivated. Some vehicles, such as the brands manufactured by Volkswagen AG, will self-deactivate after a certain period. The other way is to access the controller and shut down the system. If you don't have the necessary hardware and software, you're basically out of luck or money.
Originally Posted By: ctrcbob
On my car, they reset themselves. That is, after I had my tires rotated, I asked my Genesis trained Technician, "how does the car know what corner the sensor is located on, now that the tires have been rotated"? His answer was that there are also sensors near each wheelwell, that "talk" with the ones in the tire, and after a tire rotation, or a tire replacement, its all an automatic reset.
That's how mine is. One sensor at each wheel well so no resetting necessary. I have a strong feeling that the girlfriend's Murano has a centrally mounted sensor. When the tires are rotated, I have no idea which slot in the readout is which tire.
An interesting thing I've learned it the donut spare tire in my TL also has a TPMS transmitter.
I'm still unsure as to what the OP is trying to do.
On my car, they reset themselves. That is, after I had my tires rotated, I asked my Genesis trained Technician, "how does the car know what corner the sensor is located on, now that the tires have been rotated"? His answer was that there are also sensors near each wheelwell, that "talk" with the ones in the tire, and after a tire rotation, or a tire replacement, its all an automatic reset.
That's how mine is. One sensor at each wheel well so no resetting necessary. I have a strong feeling that the girlfriend's Murano has a centrally mounted sensor. When the tires are rotated, I have no idea which slot in the readout is which tire.
An interesting thing I've learned it the donut spare tire in my TL also has a TPMS transmitter.
I'm still unsure as to what the OP is trying to do.
Originally Posted By: rshunter
I suspect that this fee is actually the service charge for the TPM sensors. They need to be serviced (core and O-rings replaced) each time the tires are replaced.
+1 You can probably convince them to remove the reset fee if it is resets on its own. But there is a service fee for replacing the seal, valve core, and nut, if applicable.
I suspect that this fee is actually the service charge for the TPM sensors. They need to be serviced (core and O-rings replaced) each time the tires are replaced.
+1 You can probably convince them to remove the reset fee if it is resets on its own. But there is a service fee for replacing the seal, valve core, and nut, if applicable.
Originally Posted By: Onmo'Eegusee
But there is a service fee for replacing the seal, valve core, and nut, if applicable.
certain OEMs require those components to be replaced any time that tire assembly is serviced.
But there is a service fee for replacing the seal, valve core, and nut, if applicable.
certain OEMs require those components to be replaced any time that tire assembly is serviced.
All to preserve the lives of those that can't even look at their tires once in a while.
Don't think there's any way to get out of it. I agree it's a pain and another thing that can break. Nothing you can do.
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It's a sign of times to come. TPMS may soon be mandated. I believe tire service places by law cannot service a tire with a non-working TPM, and they must first repair the sensor before servicing the tire. It's an added cost for allowing the government to look out for our well being.
Thankfully I have a Harbor Freight tire changer at home and I won't have to put up with this nonsense.
Thankfully I have a Harbor Freight tire changer at home and I won't have to put up with this nonsense.
Originally Posted By: Kestas
TPMS may soon be mandated.
it already is, i think 08+ vehicles are required to have it.
TPMS may soon be mandated.
it already is, i think 08+ vehicles are required to have it.
I bought new wheels and ignore the dash lights.
Another useless safety device.
Another useless safety device.
Originally Posted By: bdcardinal
Originally Posted By: Onmo'Eegusee
But there is a service fee for replacing the seal, valve core, and nut, if applicable.
certain OEMs require those components to be replaced any time that tire assembly is serviced.
Yes, the if applicable part referred to the different types of TPMS sensors. The band type sits in the drop center and does not have a input valve at all, etc.
Originally Posted By: Onmo'Eegusee
But there is a service fee for replacing the seal, valve core, and nut, if applicable.
certain OEMs require those components to be replaced any time that tire assembly is serviced.
Yes, the if applicable part referred to the different types of TPMS sensors. The band type sits in the drop center and does not have a input valve at all, etc.
Originally Posted By: Onmo'Eegusee
Yes, the if applicable part referred to the different types of TPMS sensors. The band type sits in the drop center and does not have a input valve at all, etc.
those are a big money maker for my dept. so many shops break those. or else they will break them and then have the customer come in and have them tell us the light came on randomly..
Yes, the if applicable part referred to the different types of TPMS sensors. The band type sits in the drop center and does not have a input valve at all, etc.
those are a big money maker for my dept. so many shops break those. or else they will break them and then have the customer come in and have them tell us the light came on randomly..
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Originally Posted By: XCELERATIONRULES
I bought new wheels and ignore the dash lights.
Another useless safety device.
Useless? Really?
useless to me, as I check air pressures once a week. If I have a flat I will know it. Been driving for 38 years without a NANNY, probably can go another 38 G O D willing.
Originally Posted By: XCELERATIONRULES
I bought new wheels and ignore the dash lights.
Another useless safety device.
Useless? Really?
useless to me, as I check air pressures once a week. If I have a flat I will know it. Been driving for 38 years without a NANNY, probably can go another 38 G O D willing.
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