Tire pressure sensor programing
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Instructor
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From: Ozark AL
Tire pressure sensor programing
Ok guys The million dollar question. I have acquired a 1998 coupe. the prior owner has updated the wagon wheels to the polished thinspokes. I now have a TPM sensor out and I am not sure which one to buy to replace it. So my problem is:
1. Do I buy the sensor for the 98 model and hope that it will fit the thinspoke wheel?
OR
2. Buy the sensor for the thinspoke wheel 01-04 and hope that it programs to the 1998 TPM system?
Someone on here should have some helpful info on this. I bet it doesn't take 10 minutes to get the answer. The right answer.
1. Do I buy the sensor for the 98 model and hope that it will fit the thinspoke wheel?
OR
2. Buy the sensor for the thinspoke wheel 01-04 and hope that it programs to the 1998 TPM system?
Someone on here should have some helpful info on this. I bet it doesn't take 10 minutes to get the answer. The right answer.
Melting Slicks
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From: Indian Rocks Beach FL
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Either sensor will fit the wheels if they are OEM. I have 98 sensors on my thinspokes. I would go a different way though. You can buy a 01-04 receiver, fob and 4 TPMS's for the same or less than what it will cost for 4 97-00 sensors. Then you have the less expensive fobs and TPMS should you need to replace them in the future.
The 01-04 sensors will not work on your car unless the receiver is upgraded.
The 01-04 sensors will not work on your car unless the receiver is upgraded.
Le Mans Master
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From: eastern NC
To answer your first question... yes, you can replace the sensor with one for the '97 - 2000 and just reprogram. Or you can try Mark's suggestion.
By the way, 2000's also came with thin spokes and the correct sensors for your car.
Good luck... GUSTO
By the way, 2000's also came with thin spokes and the correct sensors for your car.
Good luck... GUSTO
