TPMS - new info
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2006
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From: DePere, Wi
I don't have this system on my 07 so I might be way off base but couldn't you guys just get some pipe or weld up a small box and intall the factory valve stems and an air fill valve, pump it up and keep it under the seat or something. Do the sensors have to see movement/rotation? I would think the sensors would always read correct then and you could run whatever wheel package you wanted. May or may not work just trying to help.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Plainfield, IN
Do you have to reflash the computer?
If I decide to just buy new sensors for my custom wheels because I want to
switch to my original wheels in the winter months do I have to get the
computer reflashed by the Dealer every time I switch my wheels/Tires?
switch to my original wheels in the winter months do I have to get the
computer reflashed by the Dealer every time I switch my wheels/Tires?
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: East Hampton, NY
Got a tip the other day and we are doing some testing.
STEP #1 Bring the Jeep in the shop with factory wheels and tires at an air pressure that satisfies the system - i.e. no alarm. (factory spec air pressure)
STEP #2 Jack and support Jeep, remove factory wheels and tires and haul them away. Not as in the back of the garage, but away. (we loaded them on the dually and hauled them home - 3 miles)
STEP #3 Install new wheels tires without TPMS sensors - just normal valve stems, remove stands and drive.
FWIW no alarms, bells, chimes or idiot light in the dash to date.
Bob
STEP #1 Bring the Jeep in the shop with factory wheels and tires at an air pressure that satisfies the system - i.e. no alarm. (factory spec air pressure)
STEP #2 Jack and support Jeep, remove factory wheels and tires and haul them away. Not as in the back of the garage, but away. (we loaded them on the dually and hauled them home - 3 miles)
STEP #3 Install new wheels tires without TPMS sensors - just normal valve stems, remove stands and drive.
FWIW no alarms, bells, chimes or idiot light in the dash to date.
Bob
Exactamundo!I had mine done professionally and thats what they did and yes the TPMS still works because I aired down to go on the beach over the weekend and the light came on. Plus
I even lowered my front tires down to 35PSI COLD and left the rears at 40 PSI COLD and it didn't trigger the light. Thanks RockYacht!
JK Super Freak
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Piscataway,NJ
Exactamundo!I had mine done professionally and thats what they did and yes the TPMS still works because I aired down to go on the beach over the weekend and the light came on. Plus
I even lowered my front tires down to 35PSI COLD and left the rears at 40 PSI COLD and it didn't trigger the light. Thanks RockYacht!
JK Junkie
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: apollo beach, fl