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Old 11-14-2014, 09:36 AM   #1
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New TPMS Question

I purchased a second set of a wheels and a set of winter tires to preserve my summer wheels/tires and avoid going the all-season route. As that time of year approaches, I finally need to get the winter tires mounted to my 2nd set stock SS wheels.

I purchased OEM TPMS sensors (small black component with both valve/screw) and need to install these on my 2nd set of wheels so they will be functional when I swap wheels. I do not intend to swap tires on the same set of wheels.

Before I go to a shop to have the wheels mounted, I would like to have a better sense of the TPMS so that I'm asking the right questions, only having to do this once, and not coming off as uninformed as I clearly am.

  1. Does the 2nd set of wheels need any component other than the sensor?
  2. Are there any wires, etc. in the system on my factory wheels that I would need to duplicate?
  3. How does the car recognize new/different sensors?
Any answers/pictures would be greatly appreciated.
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Old 11-14-2014, 10:21 AM   #2
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The sensors installed in the winter wheels is all that you will need BUT....The installer will have to relearn the BCM to recognize the new sensors. Also when you change the wheels and tires in the spring, you will have to relearn the "summer" sensors. Depending on what model and year you have, you may be able to do the relearn procedure shown in the owner's manual. If not, you'll have to either purchase a relearn tool or take the car to a business that provides that service.
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Old 11-14-2014, 10:29 AM   #3
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on the 2010-2012 (I think) you could reset or relearn the TPMS sensors fairly simply,
later models need a special tool.

The procedure involves going to the tire pressure display in the data display on the dashboard, then letting out a little bit of air from each tire, then the horn and lights flash and you are all set
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Old 11-14-2014, 10:36 AM   #4
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The sensors installed in the winter wheels is all that you will need BUT....The installer will have to relearn the BCM to recognize the new sensors. Also when you change the wheels and tires in the spring, you will have to relearn the "summer" sensors. Depending on what model and year you have, you may be able to do the relearn procedure shown in the owner's manual. If not, you'll have to either purchase a relearn tool or take the car to a business that provides that service.
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on the 2010-2012 (I think) you could reset or relearn the TPMS sensors fairly simply,
later models need a special tool.

The procedure involves going to the tire pressure display in the data display on the dashboard, then letting out a little bit of air from each tire, then the horn and lights flash and you are all set
Very helpful, thank you!

The installer should be capable of the initial learning, and I'll handle the solution for re-learning around Spring time.
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Old 11-14-2014, 10:48 AM   #5
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I have a question.. not to thread jack.. I have tpms in my summer aftermarket wheels and tires but I just bought new tires for the winter for my original 20s. Do I have to have tpms if I only have these on December through March?? Not sure if I feel like paying 45 bucks per tire for them.. yes im cheap lol
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Old 11-14-2014, 10:52 AM   #6
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No.
You never HAVE to have TPMS
it just allows you to monitor your tires pressure,
you will probably get a CEL if you install tires without TPMS, but your car won't explode or anything
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Old 11-14-2014, 11:01 AM   #7
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ok thanks!
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Old 11-14-2014, 02:07 PM   #8
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$45 each sounds like dealer pricing... They're $50 a set of 4 on eBay...
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Old 11-17-2014, 10:17 AM   #9
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Old 11-17-2014, 12:12 PM   #10
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-GENUINE-...item2a35c14e17

I used the Best Offer - they accepted @ $55.
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Old 11-17-2014, 05:22 PM   #11
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I ordered four on ebay, the package came today with six.
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Old 11-17-2014, 07:49 PM   #12
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Will these work? http://m.ebay.com/itm/141472994984?nav=SEARCH
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Old 11-18-2014, 01:37 AM   #13
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That's who I bought mine from. So they better.
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Old 11-18-2014, 09:28 AM   #14
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It's the right part number - that seller has less transactions, but I'm generally pretty happy with most eBay sellers.
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