TPS when changing wheels
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TPS when changing wheels
Hope this isn't a dumb question...
When I put new wheels on and move the TPS sensors from the old wheels to the new ones, do I need to make sure they get on the same corners of the vehicle they came from?
When I put new wheels on and move the TPS sensors from the old wheels to the new ones, do I need to make sure they get on the same corners of the vehicle they came from?
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If you don't want to have to reprogram the sensors, then yes, ensure they go back onto the same corner of the car they came off of.
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I would suggest at a minimum rebuild the sensors with new batteries before putting them back in. The old batteries will have a lifespan of about 10 years, so you should be pushing the limit already. Also, you can now get brand new sensors for about 45 dollars a wheel regardless of C5 year. So that's another option if you don't want to put new batteries in the original sensors (which can be a pain since they are epoxied into the sensor).
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I would suggest at a minimum rebuild the sensors with new batteries before putting them back in. The old batteries will have a lifespan of about 10 years, so you should be pushing the limit already. Also, you can now get brand new sensors for about 45 dollars a wheel regardless of C5 year. So that's another option if you don't want to put new batteries in the original sensors (which can be a pain since they are epoxied into the sensor).
It will save time and $ down the road 
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I would suggest at a minimum rebuild the sensors with new batteries before putting them back in. The old batteries will have a lifespan of about 10 years, so you should be pushing the limit already. Also, you can now get brand new sensors for about 45 dollars a wheel regardless of C5 year. So that's another option if you don't want to put new batteries in the original sensors (which can be a pain since they are epoxied into the sensor).
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I would suggest at a minimum rebuild the sensors with new batteries before putting them back in. The old batteries will have a lifespan of about 10 years, so you should be pushing the limit already. Also, you can now get brand new sensors for about 45 dollars a wheel regardless of C5 year. So that's another option if you don't want to put new batteries in the original sensors (which can be a pain since they are epoxied into the sensor).
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Please tell me where to get them for this price. I have one that doesn't work and the cheapest I can find it is 95 bucks.
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