TPMS and Canadian vehicles - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

RoryTate · 07-25-2012, 11:58 AM

Hey guys,

I inquired with the dealer if the Candian spec BRZs have TPMS sensors or not. The response was not 100% certain, but the indication is no.

Can anyone verify 100% that there are no TPMS sensors on Canadian BRZs?

engsr · 07-25-2012, 12:14 PM

I'm fairly certain that my BRZ doesn't have it - no light on the dash, the valves on the wheels are the standard rubber ones.

Mr.Jay · 07-25-2012, 12:23 PM

really? i thought these became standard safety equipment on all new cars a while back

stateless · 07-25-2012, 12:43 PM

I was under the impression that it came with TPMS and that it was mandatory, but I just checked https://canadasafetycouncil.org/node/895 and apparently it's not mandatory in Canada. That's cool if our BRZs don't have them, should save some money when I buy winters.

Dragon86 · 07-25-2012, 12:46 PM

I think they are on the FR-S, and nothing in the BR-Z. Also i thought that these basic saftey feature should be standard, but i guess not.

Reason · 07-25-2012, 01:41 PM

I can confirm they are on the FR-S in Canada, I had a puncture last week and the TPMS alerted me to it.

I will say I was grateful for that. I picked up a screw and would have come out to a flat tire in the morning so it saved me a headache.

Still would rather not have it, but I'll live with it.

abitolder · 07-25-2012, 02:58 PM

What it means is that if you move to the USA you cannot take the Canadian sold BRZ with you as it does not have TPMS which is required after Sept 1 2007 for 2008 models, it is almost impossible to retrofit. FRS should be OK as it does have TPMS, might be worth considering if you are purchasing and considering a job change down the road!

Khyron686 · 07-25-2012, 04:38 PM

Interesting. This means the TPMS must be easy to turn off via flash if Subaru Canada was able to have it done. I was hoping the FR-S wouldn't have it but alas.

Rossman · 07-25-2012, 09:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reason

I can confirm they are on the FR-S in Canada, I had a puncture last week and the TPMS alerted me to it.

I will say I was grateful for that. I picked up a screw and would have come out to a flat tire in the morning so it saved me a headache.

Still would rather not have it, but I'll live with it.

Good to know, thanks!

Stav · 07-25-2012, 09:49 PM

Damn, new wheels go on tomorrow... anyone know how much dealership sells TPMS for? Is it in valve stem or is it inside wheel?

Khyron686 · 07-25-2012, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stav

Damn, new wheels go on tomorrow... anyone know how much dealership sells TPMS for? Is it in valve stem or is it inside wheel?

Valve stem, they are at least 60-100 each, AND you need to go to the dealer to "program" which set of sensors the car should watch.

Or you can follow the DIY to put tape over the light and never see it again. It does NOT stop you from turning off VSC/Trac unlike some cars...

I'm just going to move mine to the new wheels and not have sensors in the winter tires. Then wait for new sensors that allow you to clone your existing ones (then you can switch back and forth and the car won't care which set is on).

rL-gT · 07-25-2012, 10:58 PM

You can build a TPMS Pipe Bomb.

Use PVC Piping that is large enough to hold all 4 sensors, Put 2 Caps on it. 1 Which should have a Tire Valve. Seal it up with epoxy or w/e you can find to get a high pressure seal

Inflate the tube to 35 PSI. Set it and forget it somewhere in your car.

Its what us Lexus Guys Do lol.

PS. DO NOT USE AFTERMARKET SENSORS. They Dont work well at all.

ymboc · 07-25-2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khyron686

Valve stem, they are at least 60-100 each, AND you need to go to the dealer to "program" which set of sensors the car should watch.

I know that's the case for many cars... are you sure its the case for the FR-S?

Mazdas for example are self-learning... I think (or I'd like to believe) that for cars that only have a 'dumb' warning light instead of a per-wheel pressure readout on the dash there's a good chance it will be self learning.

dyim · 07-25-2012, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reason

I can confirm they are on the FR-S in Canada, I had a puncture last week and the TPMS alerted me to it.

I will say I was grateful for that. I picked up a screw and would have come out to a flat tire in the morning so it saved me a headache.

Still would rather not have it, but I'll live with it.

Some 'TPMS' relies on the rolling diameter of the tires instead of actual sensors in each wheel.

Can you confirm which one you have please?

Thanks

07-25-2012, 11:58 AM	#1
RoryTate Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Montreal Posts: 57 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	TPMS and Canadian vehicles Hey guys, I inquired with the dealer if the Candian spec BRZs have TPMS sensors or not. The response was not 100% certain, but the indication is no. Can anyone verify 100% that there are no TPMS sensors on Canadian BRZs?

07-25-2012, 12:14 PM	#2
engsr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 209 Thanks: 1 Thanked 54 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm fairly certain that my BRZ doesn't have it - no light on the dash, the valves on the wheels are the standard rubber ones. __________________ Bryan.

07-25-2012, 12:23 PM	#3
Mr.Jay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FRS :D Location: Vancouver BC Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 545 Thanked 699 Times in 438 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	really? i thought these became standard safety equipment on all new cars a while back __________________ Out of the FRS game

07-25-2012, 12:43 PM	#4
stateless Double Dragon Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 6MT BRZ Limited Location: Calgary Posts: 288 Thanks: 66 Thanked 40 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was under the impression that it came with TPMS and that it was mandatory, but I just checked https://canadasafetycouncil.org/node/895 and apparently it's not mandatory in Canada. That's cool if our BRZs don't have them, should save some money when I buy winters. __________________

07-25-2012, 10:58 PM	#12
rL-gT Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: Lexus IS300 / Lexus IS250 AWD Location: Toronto Canada Posts: 163 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You can build a TPMS Pipe Bomb. Use PVC Piping that is large enough to hold all 4 sensors, Put 2 Caps on it. 1 Which should have a Tire Valve. Seal it up with epoxy or w/e you can find to get a high pressure seal Inflate the tube to 35 PSI. Set it and forget it somewhere in your car. Its what us Lexus Guys Do lol. PS. DO NOT USE AFTERMARKET SENSORS. They Dont work well at all. __________________

07-25-2012, 12:46 PM	#5
Dragon86 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Whiteout FR-S MT Location: Markham ON Posts: 189 Thanks: 4 Thanked 14 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think they are on the FR-S, and nothing in the BR-Z. Also i thought that these basic saftey feature should be standard, but i guess not.

07-25-2012, 01:41 PM	#6
Reason Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Whiteout 6MT FR-S; E30 BMW's Location: Vancouver, BC. Posts: 85 Thanks: 35 Thanked 139 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can confirm they are on the FR-S in Canada, I had a puncture last week and the TPMS alerted me to it. I will say I was grateful for that. I picked up a screw and would have come out to a flat tire in the morning so it saved me a headache. Still would rather not have it, but I'll live with it.

07-25-2012, 02:58 PM	#7
abitolder Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 FRS Argento MT Location: Ontario Posts: 38 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What it means is that if you move to the USA you cannot take the Canadian sold BRZ with you as it does not have TPMS which is required after Sept 1 2007 for 2008 models, it is almost impossible to retrofit. FRS should be OK as it does have TPMS, might be worth considering if you are purchasing and considering a job change down the road!

07-25-2012, 04:38 PM	#8
Khyron686 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2011 Outlander XLS, 2013 FR-S Blue Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 634 Thanks: 129 Thanked 168 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Interesting. This means the TPMS must be easy to turn off via flash if Subaru Canada was able to have it done. I was hoping the FR-S wouldn't have it but alas.

07-25-2012, 09:49 PM	#10
Stav Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 13' FR-S Argento,74' Alfa GTV Location: Mississauga Posts: 523 Thanks: 199 Thanked 211 Times in 136 Posts Mentioned: 77 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Damn, new wheels go on tomorrow... anyone know how much dealership sells TPMS for? Is it in valve stem or is it inside wheel?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
What other vehicles use a 5x100mm bolt pattern?	EsoBOFH	Wheels \| Tires \| Spacers \| Hub -- Sponsored by The Tire Rack	28	09-13-2014 04:42 AM
Incoming Vehicles available at Scion of Kirkland	RogerCarr_TOK	Northwest	14	08-04-2012 01:38 PM
Natural Gas Vehicles and Sportscars	KaliKev	Other Vehicles & General Automotive Discussions	11	04-28-2012 06:16 PM
TO ALL MY CANADIAN FRIENDS - BRZ Canadian Pricing Released	zex	BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics	7	04-24-2012 12:46 AM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password