Need your help with tire pressure sensor issues !!!
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
If it is not a big burden I'd update them too with new models.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Auburn Michigan
Not originals?
Well since my car was on the line Jan 4th of 1999 and the sensors were built April of 1999 Can I assume those are not the original sensors.
How long can those sensors sit in a part box in a dealer part room before being sold? I am hoping a long time
How long can those sensors sit in a part box in a dealer part room before being sold? I am hoping a long time
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Stark County Ohio
Lithium cells (batteries) used in our sensors have a long shelf life, but TEN years is stretching it even for lithium.
P.S. I have the originals in my 2000 AND my cousin the same in his 1999 - all still working so far.
Burning Brakes
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From: Hawaii
Here's a question for the informed masses: Is it possible to program the car's computer to turn the sensor function off?
I replaced all 4 on my '98. ($130 a pop) Abeit, it is nice to see if you have a low tire pressure issue, however are they really "necessary"? It is my belief that the sensors were intended for the run flats AND as an additional safety measure/convience. One I might add that I like. But, what's wrong with saving a few bucks and checking tire pressure once a week; like in the "old" days...?
BTW: TPM's will be mandatory on all cars made in the next year or two.
I replaced all 4 on my '98. ($130 a pop) Abeit, it is nice to see if you have a low tire pressure issue, however are they really "necessary"? It is my belief that the sensors were intended for the run flats AND as an additional safety measure/convience. One I might add that I like. But, what's wrong with saving a few bucks and checking tire pressure once a week; like in the "old" days...?
BTW: TPM's will be mandatory on all cars made in the next year or two.
