TPMS Sensors - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

neutron256 · 06-01-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by dsgerbc

So I put my Subaru wheels on. Went for a drive. A loooong one, the TPMS light did not come on. Drove some more - light didn't come on. Then I stopped and read the manual. Light does not come on if the system does not sense any sensors.

How far/long did you drive? I once drove 30 miles across two days in my Honda before the TPMS light came on. It takes it longer to notice that the sensors are gone then it does to detect a low pressure signal.

dsgerbc · 06-01-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by neutron256

How far/long did you drive? I once drove 30 miles across two days in my Honda before the TPMS light came on. It takes it longer to notice that the sensors are gone then it does to detect a low pressure signal.

I drove long enough. Read the manual, lol

Here's a piece from BRZ manual (page 368)

Quote:

If the tire pressure warning system is inoperative (if equipped)
The tire pressure warning system will be disabled in the following conditions:
(When the condition becomes normal, the system will work properly.)
●If tires not equipped with tire pressure warning valves and transmitters
are used.
●If the ID code on the tire pressure warning valves and transmitters is
not registered in the tire pressure warning computer.
●If the tire inflation pressure is 55 psi (380 kPa, 3.87 kgf/cm2 or bar) or
higher.

trueno86power · 06-01-2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

So I put my Subaru wheels on. Went for a drive. A loooong one, the TPMS light did not come on. Drove some more - light didn't come on. Then I stopped and read the manual. Light does not come on if the system does not sense any sensors.

Naturally, the "vsc-off" button works as normal.

Seems like the answer is no.
I'll post a pic in a few in some thread that might be relevant.

That might be the only way to test the-now-irrelevant question

You just made my day. Thanks !

dsgerbc · 06-01-2012, 10:33 PM

On a second thought- - I might be reading the manual wrong. So, just in case, I'll describe how much I drove. First - some random back roads for maybe 20 minutes (the light was coming on in my previous Subaru after this kind of driving). Then, when the light didn't come, I drove about 10 miles on the HWY, turned around and another 10 miles and then drove some more to a store.

neutron256 · 06-01-2012, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dsgerbc

On a second thought- - I might be reading the manual wrong. So, just in case, I'll describe how much I drove. First - some random back roads for maybe 20 minutes (the light was coming on in my previous Subaru after this kind of driving). Then, when the light didn't come, I drove about 10 miles on the HWY, turned around and another 10 miles and then drove some more to a store.

No I think you're reading it correctly. And I'm very happy that Toyota/Subaru decided to not be safety nazis for once. I've always hated TPMS and I'm extremely happy to be able to not have it without an annoying warning light.

I might like it if the car would acutaly share with me the tire pressure and temperature data rather then just the idiot light most cars display.

Good find!

MTeator · 06-01-2012, 11:26 PM

Same message is on page 310 of the Scion manual.

On my 08 Tundra, the TPMS light would come on as soon as I started the truck after removing them, so your drive seems promising. After reading this, I definitely will not be putting the sensors in my new wheels & tires when my other two wheels get here Monday and see what happens.

YukiHachiRoku · 06-01-2012, 11:36 PM

This is great news!

Dave-ROR · 06-01-2012, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

So I put my Subaru wheels on. Went for a drive. A loooong one, the TPMS light did not come on. Drove some more - light didn't come on. Then I stopped and read the manual. Light does not come on if the system does not sense any sensors.

Naturally, the "vsc-off" button works as normal.

Seems like the answer is no.
I'll post a pic in a few in some thread that might be relevant.

That might be the only way to test the-now-irrelevant question

So I guess this was a case of RTFM huh? lol awesome news though! Cept for the brakes.

dsgerbc · 06-01-2012, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Cept for the brakes.

Check the other thread. They might be off 10+ LGT.

Dave-ROR · 06-02-2012, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Check the other thread. They might be off 10+ LGT.

Cool I need to toss the car up on stands and go visit the dealer to confirm unless someone else does first

dsgerbc · 06-02-2012, 06:21 PM

Sadly, I was wrong. The light came on after ~30 miles of non-stop highway driving. VSC off engages like before, however.

neutron256 · 06-02-2012, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Sadly, I was wrong. The light came on after ~30 miles of non-stop highway driving. VSC off engages like before, however.

Dang! I was really hoping you were right. How obnoxious is it? Does it just flash for a bit and then stay on solid like most cars? My CR-Z acted like the world was about to end because it couldn't read the sensors.

dsgerbc · 06-02-2012, 07:02 PM

Flashes for 1 minute, then stays solid. It's off to the side, on the analog speedo, and I barely notice it. In my Legacy the light, when on solid, was annoying me. Here it doesn't.

RaceR · 06-02-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Sadly, I was wrong. The light came on after ~30 miles of non-stop highway driving. VSC off engages like before, however.

Arh..
..well atleast it is confirmed. Really appreciate you testing it out!

06-01-2012, 11:26 PM	#48
MTeator First 86 Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 303 Thanks: 14 Thanked 98 Times in 56 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	Same message is on page 310 of the Scion manual. On my 08 Tundra, the TPMS light would come on as soon as I started the truck after removing them, so your drive seems promising. After reading this, I definitely will not be putting the sensors in my new wheels & tires when my other two wheels get here Monday and see what happens. __________________ Scion First 86 in Lexington KY - Firestorm 6MT - Delivered May 17, 2012 Mods: Motegi 17x7 TrakLites, BFG Rivals, K&N 33-2300 Filter, Nameless Perf. Track Pipe, TRD springs & rear bar, Hotchkis front bar (eh), Kask trailer hitch

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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)	Sadly, I was wrong. The light came on after ~30 miles of non-stop highway driving. VSC off engages like before, however.

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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)	Flashes for 1 minute, then stays solid. It's off to the side, on the analog speedo, and I barely notice it. In my Legacy the light, when on solid, was annoying me. Here it doesn't.

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