TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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Tire Pressure Sensor worked!
I know a lot of people hate them....but let me say, the other morning as I got into my car in the garage......I noticed the sensor came on...I had a nail in one of my tires that I must have gotten just before I came home the night before.
With all the rushing around of the morning commute...I would have been driving around on a flat without that nice notification.
I could have been a real headache...a blowout/flat/shreaded tire in Atlanta rush hour traffic!! And I have only made 1 payment on this baby.
I for one...am glad it is there.
My 2 cents!
With all the rushing around of the morning commute...I would have been driving around on a flat without that nice notification.
I could have been a real headache...a blowout/flat/shreaded tire in Atlanta rush hour traffic!! And I have only made 1 payment on this baby.
I for one...am glad it is there.
My 2 cents!
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I know a lot of people hate them....but let me say, the other morning as I got into my car in the garage......I noticed the sensor came on...I had a nail in one of my tires that I must have gotten just before I came home the night before.
With all the rushing around of the morning commute...I would have been driving around on a flat without that nice notification.
I could have been a real headache...a blowout/flat/shreaded tire in Atlanta rush hour traffic!! And I have only made 1 payment on this baby.
I for one...am glad it is there.
My 2 cents!
With all the rushing around of the morning commute...I would have been driving around on a flat without that nice notification.
I could have been a real headache...a blowout/flat/shreaded tire in Atlanta rush hour traffic!! And I have only made 1 payment on this baby.
I for one...am glad it is there.
My 2 cents!
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Fordman, be aware, several guys with vettes that run the track have been blowing out the rubber gasket that seals then in the valve stem hole. The rubber cant take the heat build up. Most have gone to an aftermarket band system like the Mustangs n such.
Also we found out the hardway the factory band is not reusable once removed. The replacement band kevin mentioned are like a big hose clamp.
Also wheels can be mounted without the sensors, not illegal. What is illegal is to deactivate the light on the dash. This goes for tuners.
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Kevin, do you have pictures of these sensors and straps? What parts need to be replaced when swapping wheels, as I may do a wheel swap with someone who has an '07 so I am wondering what he will need to keep his TPMS (same diameter rim)
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good Info! Bump!
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Fordman, be aware, several guys with vettes that run the track have been blowing out the rubber gasket that seals then in the valve stem hole. The rubber cant take the heat build up. Most have gone to an aftermarket band system like the Mustangs n such.
Also we found out the hardway the factory band is not reusable once removed. The replacement band kevin mentioned are like a big hose clamp.
Also wheels can be mounted without the sensors, not illegal. What is illegal is to deactivate the light on the dash. This goes for tuners.
Also we found out the hardway the factory band is not reusable once removed. The replacement band kevin mentioned are like a big hose clamp.
Also wheels can be mounted without the sensors, not illegal. What is illegal is to deactivate the light on the dash. This goes for tuners.
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Good Info Bump!
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I just got new wheels for my car, WedSport TC005's from Tire Rack. The tech said I could use the original sensors but would have to buy new bands. The bands from tire rack cost $219.96 for four. This was for an 18 inch wheel. If I went with four new sensors and bands it would have added an additional $455.96 to the price of the wheels.
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So, anyone figure out how to get this worthless crap off of the car? I know I don't want it on my 07. I have a $.99 tool that does this for me.
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That .99 tool is also a worthless piece of crap. Do yourself a favor and get a nice digital pressure gauge. Far more accurate and they dont wear out or are affected by the environment like a mechanical gauge is.
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Does anyone know if you can program 8 sensors to one car. I am getting new wheels and would like to put sensors in them and use the originals for winter time without having to change them back and forth.
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a good tire pressure gauge is a good investment
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FYI, The OE Straps Which Come on the Car are Not Reusable. They Are Banded. The Service Replacement Straps are a Worm Gear and Can Be Reused. I had Never Seen The OE Straps Until a Local Customer Brought His in Looking For New Straps.
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Got these links from a friend who is a soon-to-be Mustang owner. May help some...
TPMS Overview
http://home.ptd.net/~safari/mustang/fsm/TPMS.pdf
Sensor Training
http://home.ptd.net/~safari/mustang/fsm/Training.pdf
Sensor Details
http://home.ptd.net/~safari/mustang/fsm/Sensor.pdf
Strap and Cradle Details
http://home.ptd.net/~safari/mustang/fsm/Strap.pdf
TPMS Overview
http://home.ptd.net/~safari/mustang/fsm/TPMS.pdf
Sensor Training
http://home.ptd.net/~safari/mustang/fsm/Training.pdf
Sensor Details
http://home.ptd.net/~safari/mustang/fsm/Sensor.pdf
Strap and Cradle Details
http://home.ptd.net/~safari/mustang/fsm/Strap.pdf
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Those are the pdf's that I provided and recently posted at;
http://www.grabberorange.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=444
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http://www.grabberorange.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=444
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