Tpms on ebay

[HyperTech]

witch one? do you have a link to the one you purchased?

their is really expensive for a bluetooth dongle.

[ame="http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00YVHGTBM/ref=s9_simh_gw_p107_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&p f_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1JJN1CX8V2P1RDARADVF&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd _p=2055621862&pf_rd_i=desktop"]Carista OBD Adapter for iPhone/iPad and Android: Amazon.ca: Cell Phones & Accessories[/ame]

52$ CAD +tx.

[B-R-Z]

Originally Posted by HyperTech

if i understand correctly...you have bought a set of tpms for 30$.

have them installed on new wheel without reprogramming your tpms ecu on your brz...

and they just work like that?

something doesnt compute.

No. Every sensor has a unique code that has to be set on the ECU to make the ECU recognize the sensor.

I believe you can buy sensors that are programmed with codes you specify. But this would require you have someone read your factory sensor ID's so you can communicate them to the vendor.

It's easier to buy a set for $30 on ebay and get the ATEQ Quickset for $130

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ATEQ-QUICKSE...NWWh82&vxp=mtr

[Lord09]

Originally Posted by HyperTech

if i understand correctly...you have bought a set of tpms for 30$.

have them installed on new wheel without reprogramming your tpms ecu on your brz...

and they just work like that?

something doesnt compute.

I'll admit I didn't do much research on TPMS sensors and assumed anything would just work.

After reading this thread, I'm actually a bit embarrassed I didn't do more initial research, since all signs point to the contrary.

I do remember reading something about another owner who installed a set of wheels and tires without TPMS, but parked his car in the garage next to the stock set of wheels with the original TPMS sensors. I can't find the thread, but I remember someone commenting that the TPMS have a small broadcast range and it takes some time for the actual TPMS light to be triggered. Because he parked his car regulars next to the original TPMS, the light would never trigger.

Coincidentally I park my car next to the stock wheels w/ TPMS, so perhaps this is the case?

I'm confused haha.

[B-R-Z]

Parking your car won't make the light never come on. After driving away from the stock wheels you car won't be able to communicate with the sensors and the light will turn on.

There is no magic way around this, you need to buy sensors that have ids matching your stock sensor ids, or you need to buy sensors and write the ids to your ecu.

[Lord09]

Well still confused, but it's been weeks and hundreds of miles and no TPMS light.

[B-R-Z]

Do you drive a bunch of short trips? If you want to test this, let air out of one of your tires, the light still will not come on.

I've swapped my wheels before without writing the new codes and I've driven a few trips without it coming on, but eventually it does. I'm surprised you've made it hundreds of miles without it coming on.. That's not very comforting.

[FRSBRZGT86FAN]

Originally Posted by Gringosteve

Hmmm not sure about that. I have the app but don't have TPMS on my 2013 car

Originally Posted by Gringosteve

If you have an iPhone or android and a cheap obd sensor you can update TPMS with an app called Carista

What a coincidence I was a part of that beta in August to enable TPMS ids in carista for Toyota and Lexus vehicles never got a chance to try it out, I'm assuming it's on the main app now and not in beta anymore?

[Gringosteve]

Still beta I'm afraid, should be in the main app soon I guess

[Lord09]

Originally Posted by B-R-Z

Do you drive a bunch of short trips? If you want to test this, let air out of one of your tires, the light still will not come on.

I've swapped my wheels before without writing the new codes and I've driven a few trips without it coming on, but eventually it does. I'm surprised you've made it hundreds of miles without it coming on.. That's not very comforting.

My average commute is probably around 25 miles when I take the car to work. Farthest round trip is probably around 75 miles.