Blocking Your TPMS Light - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Khyron686 · 06-08-2012, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DarrenDriven

The mod only took about 10 minutes, was like five screws and is completely reversible. I'm not sure why people are freaking out about it!

I think it looks straightforward enough. Hopefully it can be disabled via software but if not I'll save the 400 dollars on my winter rims and use the tape.

Chenslee · 06-08-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Too bad that won't work. The sensors need to be awake which requires motion, not pressure. This isn't a Toyota Tundra

Rats.

vividracing · 06-08-2012, 02:26 PM

I'm usually very very adamant about not upsetting safety features, but the TPMS system is designed for people that never check tire pressue. The same type of people that go 3 years without an oil change.

Thanks for the write-up Darren!

DarrenDriven · 06-08-2012, 06:20 PM

You're welcome!

SCIONFRS · 06-08-2012, 07:40 PM

Good write up!

Fish · 06-08-2012, 11:22 PM

You cant switch the sensors over to the new wheels? One of these days when I get new wheels I'll look into that.

feldy · 06-08-2012, 11:44 PM

When you had that thing out did you see a part number for the clear plastic in front of the tach? I may need to replace mine due to letting my son sit in the car and he scratched it with his baby nails.

Dave-ROR · 06-09-2012, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Fish

You cant switch the sensors over to the new wheels? One of these days when I get new wheels I'll look into that.

You can but that doesn't work for those who have/want/need two sets. They have to be rebuilt as well when moving them I believe.

Fish · 06-09-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

You can but that doesn't work for those who have/want/need two sets. They have to be rebuilt as well when moving them I believe.

Ah, that's right. I completely forgot about that.

They're relatively easy to take apart. I've had to do it numerous times before when I was working at the dealer. But I have access to a tire machine so I guess that doesn't apply to everyone.

DarrenDriven · 06-09-2012, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by feldy

When you had that thing out did you see a part number for the clear plastic in front of the tach? I may need to replace mine due to letting my son sit in the car and he scratched it with his baby nails.

Sorry, I didn't look for the part number. You can probably have your parts department look it up, but good luck getting parts right now. There aren't many in stock yet.

phm14 · 06-09-2012, 11:54 AM

Thanks for that. I'm sure it will save others some time. It took a day for my light to activate, and it's solid, not flashing so far. I'm not too bothered now, but if it does start to flash, I may use some tape on the outside of the cluster lens until a software solution is available. Tire Rack has a database on which states will fail your inspection for a TPMS idiot light. All hail the nanny state.

moniz · 06-09-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Yes.. and $400 from Tire Rack plus dealership charge to reprogram them since the ATEQ tools and such don't work yet.

YOWSA!! That much, seriously? There will be a cheaper setup/solution down the road I hope!

Darksword0 · 06-09-2012, 06:07 PM

Was it ever confirmed if having a TPMS light on affected the disabling of traction or stability control?

DarrenDriven · 06-09-2012, 06:50 PM

Like I posted in bold red words at the top of the first post, traction control is unaffected.

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vividracing Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,593 Thanks: 491 Thanked 1,065 Times in 617 Posts Mentioned: 49 Post(s)	I'm usually very very adamant about not upsetting safety features, but the TPMS system is designed for people that never check tire pressue. The same type of people that go 3 years without an oil change. Thanks for the write-up Darren!

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