TPMS relearn procedure

I bought a winter set of tires with new rims and TPMS sensors. I am looking for the exact procedure to relearn or register the new sensors. I got a relearn transmitter tool.

 

Are they factory sensors or aftermarket?
I've heard aftermarket doesn't work that good. To the point three didn't tire shops I've talked to said they can't get the aftermarket sensors to code into the computer.

To program new sensors you need to go into the computer. Unless you have a full reprogram tool to get into the ecu and put the new sensor ids in you won't be able to.

Not sure what tool you have. I've been going nuts looking for something because I want to do the same thing and the tool I've found I need is almost $600. Or you need to use techstream

 

Shops couldn't do mine so had to take it to Toyota. Hope you bought the one that can work on 3rd gens.

 

One shop I talked to said they got them to program in but it has to be OEM ones. Not aftermarket

 

I wish the shop I took mine to could do it. Would have saved me $125 for the programming of one tpms that was broken during the install of my 35's

 

I got aftermarket sensors but they said the will work. The tool sends a signal but does not hook up to the ECU computer.

 

ya so you have a relearn tool for where each tire is positioned, not for communicating with the ECU the actual TPMS address.

Plenty of tire shops will tell you it will work. They'll take the idea that the previous models worked with it so think the new ones do too.
Like I said I've asked a few shops and they all said pay the extra and just get the OEM as even with all their tools they have (and these are large reputable tire shop chains) they couldn't get the after market to work.
Each shop I talked to said once the customers got the OEM it worked right away. Given the tire shops sell the aftermarket ones too and are basically telling me to not buy from them and buy from the dealer...I'm inclined to take their advice and just pay the extra $40 more for a factory set and have it work.

 

Anyone know if the TPMS sensors offered by Tire Rack are easily programmable with third gens?

 

from what I've heard no.
welcome to be the lab rat and test it lol.

 

Remove your four original TPMS wheel sensors from stock wheels , lower down your spare and dismount the tire and remove the valve stem , drill three more same size holes across from each other in a X pattern for an easy balance. replace the four oem sensors in the four holes . Remount and balance your spare inflate to proper pressure done for good . Install whatever tires and wheels you would like, switch them out at your leisure.

 

OR.. take a piece of black electrical tape and cut a 5/8" circle out of it and stick it in the right place to hide that stupid f'n light... Takes 2 minutes... works for years..!!
Check your tire pressures as normal like our ancestors did in their Model A's..!!

 

is there an app for checking it manually?
How else do you read tire pressure?
I use my iPhone for everything you know.

/sarcasm
I don't even own an iphone LOL

 

Sorry, I'm really not into the I-phone generation... They happened after I became an adult..!! You know what..? I don't need that crap messing with my life.. I have one of those things they used to call a tire gauge... It seems to still work on these modern tires.. I know mine works real well and my tires don't have any issues with fluctuating pressures..! Actually, I bet my way keeps the pressure where it should be in any temperature better then any cell phony or on board computer..!!

Joe.. if you have an I phone... can you check MY tire pressure for me..?? That would be good... You could e-mail me that I've got a low tire..??

Now this would be a real useful "APP"...
John

 

Lmao
I'm a bit surprised no one has made an app for this yet. my girlfriend found my tire gauge in my car the other day and asked why do i need it.
I told her I won't teach her to drive until she learns how to change a tire haha.
Seriously think changing a tire, boosting a battery, checking oil and checking tire pressure should all be part of your licensing. You should need to do a test that you can do all them yourself. especially changing a tire

 

You got that right Joe...
So teach her...!!
Let us know how that works for ya..!! HEHE

 

I'll let you know if/when I get mine sorted out.

 

Its too bad this process is so difficult and now expensive.
I started with wanting to create a winter tire set whereby I would not have to dismount tires ever 6 months. I bought a new set of cool looking black rims including a spare (5 tires) and new sensors. From now on I would save the $120 per swap and break even over time. I was led to believe a $69 tool would put the sensor into learn mode but now it looks like I need to either pay the dealer $139 each time or buy a different tool for almost $400. What a racket!!

Does anyone have actual experience configuring the new TPMS sensors in the 2016 Tacoma?

Questions are:
1. What tool did you use?
2. Did you have to plug into the car's computer port?
3. Were your new sensors new or an aftermarket model, if aftermarket which brand?

 

Huf Intellisens UVS3031 is a new product, and supposedly works on 3rd gens. These are what I have (recommended by Dustin from FN), but my wheels have not arrived yet for me to confirm.

 

My tire dealer told me the same thing. That clone sensors suck, and to save the hassle just go buy from the dealer. Apparently it has something to do with them now being position sensitive. Older gens were not, but just registered a low tire pressure. Now the sensors are position sensitive and transmit a psi reading. To save myself the trouble of dealing with all that shit, I upgraded my tires to light truck Duratracs. Great tire and have the snowflake on them, saving me from having to have 2 sets of tires. Bought them at Canadian tire on sale and had my tire shop mount and balance them. Now whenever I rotate my tires I just stop by the shop afterwards and they scan them right in the parking lot. Takes 3 minutes and I didn't have to pay for more rims or sensors. Just my two cents, but OP it sounds like you already spent some coin. Hope it works out for ya.

 

TPMS sensors can only be programmed with a factory scan tool or aftermarket TPMS tool(and they aren't cheap)

Aftermarket sensors work most of the time, especially the clonable ones, as they can run the same ID numbers as the originals and you won't need to reprogram the computer. If they are not reprogrammable, then the computer still needs to be programmed to accept the new sensors.

Each sensor has a ID code on it, that is what the vehicle needs to be programmed in to look for.

If you plan on running two sets of wheels(summer and winter), then make sure to get a copy of each set of TPMS codes and keep it with the set of wheels. Each time you swap them out, they'll need to be programmed back in.
The land cruiser and some Lexus models can store two sets of codes, but not the Tacoma.
Some other vehicle makes are not set up this way and can auto-detect sensors.
Not toyota, unfortunately.

They'be only been a pain in my ass since the 2004 4Runner. (Yes, I'm a toyota tech)

If anyone you know has the techstream lite, (home version of the dealership scan tool) they can program your sensors.


If anyone is local, I'll hook you up. But the odds are not good. Haha