TPS (Old Style) Question
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Racer
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From: Chambersburg, Pa.
TPS (Old Style) Question
I tried the archives but couldn't find the answer to this test question...
Is there any way the OLD STYLE tire sensors can be checked for remaining battery life when the sensor is exposed for tire changing??
Is there any way the OLD STYLE tire sensors can be checked for remaining battery life when the sensor is exposed for tire changing??
If in doubt, change'em out.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Middletown CT
A date code is molded into the plastic case. All you can do is check that. The battery is sealed inside the sensor. Look for what looks like a small clock face, that is molded in the case. The arrow points to the month. On either side of the arrow will be a number indicating the year of manufacture. EX. arrow points to 10, and 9 8 are in the center on either side of the arrow= Oct, 1998 mfg date.
If it's at the 7+ year mark, it's probably not going to last much longer unless you have a car with low milage, where the battery has been unused for most of it's life. If your the DIY type, there is a thread with pictures, that shows what's involved in replacing the battery. It's in the archives.
If it's at the 7+ year mark, it's probably not going to last much longer unless you have a car with low milage, where the battery has been unused for most of it's life. If your the DIY type, there is a thread with pictures, that shows what's involved in replacing the battery. It's in the archives.
