Alright so I just called a local tire shop to see how much it would cost to have my sensors switched over from my old rims to the new ones for the winter. The total was $152. Plus you need to have the band on the new wheels, an additional $70. There is a lack of a good guide to the TPMS so I'm going to try to make one.

First off, if you want to keep your old wheels and tires intact, you will need new sensors. Go to ebay and type in "mustang TPMS" or "ford tpms". You can buy them new at ford, but they will cost more. The part number is 6F2Z-1A189-A.

Next, you will need new bands. You get these at americanmuscle.com for $17 each. link below.
http://www.americanmuscle.com/universal-tpms-bands.html

And last you will need a TPMS sensor reset tool. Search ebay for "tpms tool". They come in the glove box of Ford E series vehicles. Part number 8C2T-1A203-AB.


Installation:

The brackets mount with 3M double sided tape. They go 180 derees around the wheel in relation to the tire valve stem. There are two ends on the bracket, one is a two pronged claw and the other is just a a flat piece with a rectangle cut into it. One of the edges on the sensor has to mount towards the outside of the rim. To do this, on the PASSENGER side wheel, the claw side faces the FRONT of the vehicle. On the DRIVER side, the claws face the REAR of the vehicle. See pics below.

Passenger:


Driver:


After you have the brackets taped in place, you slide the band through, measure how much excess to cut off, then use some aviation snips (shears) to trim off the excess. Tighten the clamps enough to keep them firmly in place. You can use a flat head screwdriver or a 5/16 wrench. The screw part mounts by the valve stem.

Next, the sensors pop in place and the brown clip secures them.


HOORAY! YOUR SENSORS ARE MOUNTED!! Now go get the tires mounted and balanced at a local shop. MAKE SURE THEY MOUNT THE TIRES WITH THE PROPER DIRECTIONS PER WHEEL. I labeled the back of my wheels with front left, front right, etc.

After the are mounted follow these directions from powermod on another forum:

Here is the very simple procedure for training TPMS sensors using this tool or equivalent(aka "resetting the tire light", etc.):

NOTE: The tire pressure sensor training procedure must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without radio frequency noise and at least 1 m (3 ft) away from other vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Radio frequency noise is generated by electrical motors and appliance operation, cellular telephones, remote transmitters, power inverters and portable entertainment equipment.

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then press and release the brake pedal.
Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
Press and release the brake pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if the training mode has been entered successfully. If equipped, the message center will display TRAIN LF TIRE.
NOTE: It may take up to 6 seconds to activate a tire pressure sensor. During this time, the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool must remain in place 180 degrees from the valve stem.

Place the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool on the LF tire sidewall opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem. Press and release the test button on the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the SJB.

Within 2 minutes of the horn sounding, place the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool on the RF tire sidewall opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem and press and release the test button to train the RF tire pressure sensor.

NOTE: Do not wait more than 2 minutes between training each sensor or the SJB will time out and the entire procedure must be repeated.

Repeat Step 7 for the RR and LR tires.
The procedure is completed after the last tire has been trained. When the training procedure is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE.
For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure will be verified by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position without the horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when the switch is turned to the OFF position, the training procedure was not successful.

And your done. You didn't touch your old wheels so you are free to switch back any time you like, for free. All you have to do is reprogram the sensors for the car.

heres some additional tpms info from ford found by member 05stangkc
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/attach...5&d=1219180554
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/attach...6&d=1219180554
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/attach...7&d=1219180554

 

Great info, thanks. I just ordered a set of GT500 new takeoff rims and tires for my '08. I assume I will need to go through the sensor training procedure when they arrive. I will need to find one of those sensor reset tools too.

 

they can be picked up at your local ford parts dept for about $10-$15.

 

Great write up.

 

STICKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Very good write up. Having this sticky will save a whole bunch of posts in the future.

 

That's what Im hoping for. I had to look around for alot of the information and I figured i would make it easier for people looking to upgrade in the future by compiling the info I found.

 

+1 on the stickie. Great information thanks.

 

Dont you guys have Les Schwab where your at? The only charge you have is paying for the bands, which they have in stock.

Other than that, nice write-up.

 

Nice Write up

 

Got my tool from ford today, Less then $16 bucks !

8C2Z-1A203-A

 

this is perfect! I plan to do a wheel upgrade soon and this will make the task simple and eliminate any unnecessary costs.

 

Guys,

I'm going to be putting my stock 18" polished bullitts on sale very soon. I'm not sure how to handle the TPMS issue. Would it be easier to sell them with the TPMS and just get a new setup for my new wheels? Or should I take them off and switch them over?

What would be the cheapest and/or fastest?

 

well, that depends. on ebay, you can get used sensors for about $60-$80... maybe cheaper if you get lucky. then you gotta buy bands. american muscle sells them for $30 a set of 4.

so are you going to sell the tires mounted on the rims too? if so, then you are going to have to remove the tires, remove the sensors and bands, then pay to remount the tires and re-balance them. i know military guys here can get a great deal on mounting and balancing, but i lost my privelages once i got out, so it wasn't worth it. i just sold my rim and tires with the sensors still on. then i bought used sensors and the bands for my new set-up.

if you can get all that done for under $60-$80 or so, then it might be worth it for you to take them off. remember also, that the stock bands are one-time use only, so you will need new bands regardless.

i think if you do re-use your sensors and you have them in the exact same tire arrangement as before, you will not have to reset them. not exactly sure about that part,though.

sorry if i am making things confusing.

 

In doing research for my pending wheel/tire upgrade I found this deal on ebay for the sensors (4 for $58) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=290264352481

 

not confusing, very helpful.. thanks

 

I'm not sure I understand what exact same tire arrangement means? I've rotated my tires without any problems.

BB
Semper Fi

 

idk. when i rotated my tires, i had to reset them, because i got the error message. that is why i wasn't sure about that part, because i have heard that some others didn't have to.

 

Did you do a straight front to rear on the same side or a crossover? A crossover will change rotational direction and that may be the difference. My tires are directional so I could only swap front to rear on the same side.

BB
Semper Fi

 

at the time, i had the stockers, so it was a criss cross switch..

my set up now is uni-directional and staggered, so no more rotating for me.

 

Rotated my tires in every direction and my lights never came on...