New Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Kochinopride · 04-12-2013, 10:30 AM

I have someone who wants to buy my stock wheels. They still contain the TPMS sensors, but I don't mind parting with them as long as I can replace those sensors on the future...

Does anyone know if the computer for the TPMS on the FR-S can take in new sensors? Any crazy amount of programming involved? Average cost?

Thanks in advance!

norsamerican · 04-12-2013, 10:40 AM

Yes new TPMS sensors can be programmed to your vehicle. Each vehicle uses a specific type and model. The programming can be done by most reputable tire shops. To be honest the dealer can probably get them at a high cost. I dont know if there are any Discount Tire stores in NJ but they carry all kinds of TMPS sensors and have the ability to order ones that they dont have, cheaper than a dealer would charge.
Programming the TPMS sensors require an external scanning tool that mates the sensors with the car. These tools are really expensive and therefore only tire companies usually carry them.
I would try someone like Tire Rack (they carry the sensors) and have it programmed at your dealership. Takes 5 mins or less.

(reference: I was a Discount Tire Manager for 3 years)

Kochinopride · 04-12-2013, 11:36 AM

@norsamerican - you sir have been giving GREAT advice and information for inquiries. You are Info Man MVP 2013! Thanks!!!

Khyron686 · 04-12-2013, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kochinopride

I have someone who wants to buy my stock wheels. They still contain the TPMS sensors, but I don't mind parting with them as long as I can replace those sensors on the future...

Does anyone know if the computer for the TPMS on the FR-S can take in new sensors? Any crazy amount of programming involved? Average cost?

Thanks in advance!

Sensors are 80-200 bucks EACH and you will have to pay the dealer 100-150 to program any new sensors. Pay the ~40 bucks to have the tires unmounted and get the sensors, and put them in any new wheels you buy IMO.

DIE1000DEATHS · 04-13-2013, 10:40 PM

I have a related Q. Would FRS A's sensors work on FRS B? Or are there different "codes" I guess to say, in different vehicles.

Foobar · 04-13-2013, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DIE1000DEATHS

I have a related Q. Would FRS A's sensors work on FRS B? Or are there different "codes" I guess to say, in different vehicles.

Either way, you need to get the new sensor ID's programmed into the ECU.

DIE1000DEATHS · 04-13-2013, 10:49 PM

That sux BWALLZ

dsgerbc · 04-14-2013, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Khyron686

Sensors are 80-200 bucks EACH and you will have to pay the dealer 100-150 to program any new sensors. Pay the ~40 bucks to have the tires unmounted and get the sensors, and put them in any new wheels you buy IMO.

Sensors are $100-$120 used on eBay for a SET. The tool to program those into the car costs $150 and you keep it for all future swaps.

jsn711 · 04-14-2013, 06:31 AM

curious question, is a must to replace the sensor? or i can just let it be, the light on my dash aint bothering me that much

wparsons · 04-14-2013, 09:49 AM

Depends on how much the light will annoy you. I pulled the sensors out of my stock wheels when I put the snow tires on them and drove all winter with the light on without issue.

When I was looking it was ~$300 for the set of sensors, plus anywhere local wanted $50 each time I swapped wheels just to program the ECU for the "new" sensors. I might revisit it when I need new snows, but for now I'm fine with the light.

jsn711 · 04-14-2013, 08:24 PM

awesome. as long as there is not issue thn why waste 300+ for the sensor

MaximaZero · 04-14-2013, 09:51 PM

+1 for getting them from America's Tire/ Discount Tire. They swapped and reprogrammed mine on my G when the batteries died and were much cheaper than any of the other shops and dealerships I contacted.

04-12-2013, 10:30 AM	#1
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04-12-2013, 10:40 AM	#2
norsamerican Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 539 Thanks: 101 Thanked 233 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes new TPMS sensors can be programmed to your vehicle. Each vehicle uses a specific type and model. The programming can be done by most reputable tire shops. To be honest the dealer can probably get them at a high cost. I dont know if there are any Discount Tire stores in NJ but they carry all kinds of TMPS sensors and have the ability to order ones that they dont have, cheaper than a dealer would charge. Programming the TPMS sensors require an external scanning tool that mates the sensors with the car. These tools are really expensive and therefore only tire companies usually carry them. I would try someone like Tire Rack (they carry the sensors) and have it programmed at your dealership. Takes 5 mins or less. (reference: I was a Discount Tire Manager for 3 years) __________________ Avant-Garde Wheels

04-12-2013, 11:36 AM	#3
Kochinopride Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 13 FR-S, 12 CLS AMG, 05 Lotus Elise Location: Edgewater, NJ Posts: 532 Thanks: 103 Thanked 143 Times in 103 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@norsamerican - you sir have been giving GREAT advice and information for inquiries. You are Info Man MVP 2013! Thanks!!! __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise 2012 Mercedes Benz CLS AMG 6.3 2013 Scion FR-S 2011 Land Rover LR4 2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Superleggera

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