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dsgerbc · 03-15-2012, 11:25 PM

Seriously, just put some black electrical tape over the light.

Personally, I like TPMS, it's a useful device. Pressing a button once a season and fiddling with a tpms-flashing device a bit doesn't bother me at all.

neutron256 · 03-15-2012, 11:29 PM

Here's some interesting technical details on TPMS.

http://www.defcon.org/images/defcon-...ng-Air-Out.pdf

ryun84 · 03-15-2012, 11:41 PM

^LOL @ using the transmitter for causing certain cars to display the TPMS light and then getting a cut from local tire shops to do inspections/"fixes" when you send them "business".

jimmillion · 03-16-2012, 12:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRipler

Some Tundra owners took their tpms sensors out, put them in a pressurized canister, and shoved that in the glove compartment.

I'm going to see if a vacuum sealed bag works just the same. I'll toss it in under the spare tire and never worry about it again.

dsgerbc · 03-16-2012, 12:54 AM

A vacuum sealed bag holding an extra atmospheric pressure? I'd like to see that

Grimlock · 03-16-2012, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRipler

Same thing on the Toyota Tundra, and the dealer charges ~$80 to set it. Some Tundra owners took their tpms sensors out, put them in a pressurized canister, and shoved that in the glove compartment. Granted, that's easier to do on a big truck where interior space isn't a premium.

Otherwise, the black tape method seems to be popular.

Quote:

Originally Posted by neutron256

I know some sensors need the motion of the wheel to trigger them to transmit.

Exactly.Other Subaru owners have reported that the 'pressurized canister' method doesn't work because the TPMS sensors need to be spinning to be turned on.

markitect · 03-16-2012, 08:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neutron256

My wife calls it "The angry Fish bowl". As in "A light came on and it looks like and angry fish bowl. Do I need to be worried"

My fiance calls it the pooping light.

On my other Toyota you can get around the light pretty easily. The system is set up so a receiver module informs the ECU when a tire is low, so as long is the light is off, you can disconnect the receiver module, and never see it again. Time will tell where the receiver is and if this works.

neutron256 · 03-16-2012, 03:27 PM

Does anyone know of a device that will read and display pressure/temperature info from OEM TPMS sensors? I would think this would exist but I can't find anything.

Dave-ROR · 03-16-2012, 04:00 PM

ATEQ makes one I thought? TPMS Monitor?

Sportington · 10-07-2013, 01:19 PM

I have been dealing with this issue on my FR-S. Here is what I have learned:

1. Real factory Toyota/Subaru sensors must be used.
2. Some scanners out there do not work on the sensors due to software issues.
3. If you buy tires/wheels from a decent place (Costco, Americas Tire, Firestone) they will reset the sensors at no cost as needed if you are swapping wheel/tire sets as part of their standard package of free services (rotation/torquing etc)

stugray · 10-07-2013, 01:58 PM

Download Toyota techstream online for free or order it on ebay with an OBDII cable for under $30. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINI-VCI-J25...714ef0&vxp=mtr

That is what the dealer uses to reprogram the TPMS.
This will also let you set lot of other things like DRLs, warning volume, etc.
You can check & clear CELs too.

03-15-2012, 11:41 PM	#59
ryun84 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Drives: 04 PSM WRX Wagon Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	^LOL @ using the transmitter for causing certain cars to display the TPMS light and then getting a cut from local tire shops to do inspections/"fixes" when you send them "business". __________________ 2004 WRX Wagon PSM. Link to my car journal HERE.

03-16-2012, 04:00 PM	#65
Dave-ROR Site Moderator Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Stuff Location: Florida Posts: 10,317 Thanks: 955 Thanked 5,965 Times in 2,689 Posts Mentioned: 262 Post(s)	ATEQ makes one I thought? TPMS Monitor? __________________ -Dave Track cars: 2013 Scion FRS, 1998 Acura Integra Type-R, 1993 Honda Civic Hatchback DD: 2005 Acura TSX Tow: 2022 F-450 Toys: 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, 1993 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1994 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 Parts: 2015 Subaru BRZ Limited, 2005 Acura TSX Projects: 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited track car build FS: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 LT CCSB 8.1/Allison with 99k miles

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dsgerbc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: BRZ(sold), STI Location: A2, MI Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 176 Thanked 419 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	Seriously, just put some black electrical tape over the light. Personally, I like TPMS, it's a useful device. Pressing a button once a season and fiddling with a tpms-flashing device a bit doesn't bother me at all.

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neutron256 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '13 GBS Subaru BRZ Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,030 Thanks: 680 Thanked 664 Times in 382 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s)	Here's some interesting technical details on TPMS. http://www.defcon.org/images/defcon-...ng-Air-Out.pdf

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dsgerbc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: BRZ(sold), STI Location: A2, MI Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 176 Thanked 419 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s)	A vacuum sealed bag holding an extra atmospheric pressure? I'd like to see that

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neutron256 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '13 GBS Subaru BRZ Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,030 Thanks: 680 Thanked 664 Times in 382 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s)	Does anyone know of a device that will read and display pressure/temperature info from OEM TPMS sensors? I would think this would exist but I can't find anything.

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stugray Banned Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2013 GBS BRZ Limited Location: Colorado Posts: 1,925 Thanks: 627 Thanked 1,445 Times in 711 Posts Mentioned: 41 Post(s)	Download Toyota techstream online for free or order it on ebay with an OBDII cable for under $30. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MINI-VCI-J25...714ef0&vxp=mtr That is what the dealer uses to reprogram the TPMS. This will also let you set lot of other things like DRLs, warning volume, etc. You can check & clear CELs too.

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