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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 02:24 PM
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i'll be replacing the tires on my 97.... should the tires sensors be replaced at the same time?????thanks..
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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No reason to unless your sensors are bad.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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I think you'll save yourself some headaches down the road if you replace the sensors. It seems to me that someone here on the forum has actually opened up the sensors and replaced the batteries themselves.

My car is a '98, and when I get new wheels I might be tempted to either get new sensors or new batteries - I think I also read that the "shelf life" is about 5 years.

There are arguments both ways, either for "If it ain't broke don't fix it" and "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Personally I subscribe to the later.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 03:15 PM
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I agree I would consider replacing the batteries while you have access to them.

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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Mines a 97' and I believe I have the origional sensors. Just last night I got a message ''service tire pressure monitor" and the left rear was reading XXX. It's happened once before, but started working again so we'll see what happens.... I wouldnt touch it unless it starts giving u problems.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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I'd say if the sensors are original, then you are probably living on borrowed time with them. They normally last between 5-8 years before the battery goes out. i would either get the batteries replaced (if you can do it yourself or find someone to do it), or just replace the sensor.
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Old Aug 16, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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My '97 sensors are still working and I'm on my third set of tires. By the way have you picked the tires you getting? Good luck on your choices
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