| andrey |
| There are lot's of posts that claim that it's very-very easy, but I found none describing where are those TPMSs and how to detach it from stock wheel and attach it to a new wheel. Does anyone have pictures? :) |
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| iglesias |
quote:
Originally posted by andrey
There are lot's of posts that claim that it's very-very easy, but I found none describing where are those TPMSs and how to detach it from stock wheel and attach it to a new wheel. Does anyone have pictures? :)
The TPMS sender is part of the valve. The 2005 service manual mentions that you need to replace some of the parts (valve stem nut, valve stem, and a screw) when you pull the valve out of the rim. |
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| andrey |
quote:
Originally posted by iglesias
The TPMS sender is part of the valve. The 2005 service manual mentions that you need to replace some of the parts (valve stem nut, valve stem, and a screw) when you pull the valve out of the rim.
Awesome, thank you very much! :) |
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| locus |
do you have any idea how to reset the new TPMS sensor?
One of sensor just been replaced and I need to reset the sensor. |
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| A6Pilot |
You can either have the dealer hook up the HDS (Honda Diagnostic System), and probably charge you $100 or so, or just drive it for a day or two, and the system will eventually memorize the new sensor.
I'm assuming the new sensor was not replaced by the dealer. If so, the dealer should have memorized the new sensor as part of the repair. |
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| locus |
thanks for reply,
anyway, the pin (valve) got broke and I had to purchase a new senor for 1 wheel cause I knew it wasn't under warranty.
Actually, I searched all Honda forums all morning but they all said I have to bring it back to the dealer to reset the whole sensors.
I called the local dealer and being told they charge $120 for reset.
I guess I have to call and setup an appointment. |
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| iglesias |
quote:
Originally posted by locus
thanks for reply,
anyway, the pin (valve) got broke and I had to purchase a new senor for 1 wheel cause I knew it wasn't under warranty.
Actually, I searched all Honda forums all morning but they all said I have to bring it back to the dealer to reset the whole sensors.
I called the local dealer and being told they charge $120 for reset.
I guess I have to call and setup an appointment.
The 2005 service manual states that the TPMS will memorize the sensors (even if you replace one) if you drive for 40 seconds or more at 15 mph. $120 seems kind of high to just connect a computer to your Pilot and poke a few buttons. Probably takes less than 5 minutes... |
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| youbetcha |
| How do those things work in the wheel? Is there a battery in there and it sends a radio signal? Seems like it could sit in the tire for years. |
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| A6Pilot |
| The TPMS sensor is powered by a lithium battery that's rated for 10 years. The transmitter sends a signal to a receiver located in each wheel well. The receiver sends the info to TPMS computer that sorts out the info, and activates a light on the instrument panel if there is a problem. |
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| rocky |
| I got a full sized spare with TPMS and the system had no trouble recognizing it within seconds of start up. |
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| Jas |
This was my expereince with purchasing four new 2007 Honda Pilot OEM Tire Pressure Sensor (TPS) units that I installed in my winter wheels last fall.
Making sure I had the appropriate TPMS OEM Pilot wheels (ebay), I had my local tire shop install the TPS units and mount a set of Hakkapalita 5's, then balanced.
Afterwards, took off my summer wheels myself come winter, mounted the Hakka winter wheels, rolled out of the driveway and took off down the road for a minimum of 40 secs at 15 mph (per 2007 Honda Pilot Manual). All sensors automatically memorized without going to the dealer and having them connect HDS system. If one of the TPS units turned up faulty (not memorizing) I was ready to take the Pilot to the dealer though.
On a side note, just to be sure that the new sensors were working properly, I rolled back into the garage, lowered tire pressure one at a time until low pressure indicated on dash TPMS system indicator, then re-inflated to clear alarm and correct tire pressure.
I know our TPMS systems are still a mystery, but with enough of us posting experiences we can demystify this system and start feeling confident performing the simple tasks without wasting hard earned monies going to having this work done. I'll always keep an eye on these threads and input. |
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| youbetcha |
quote:
Originally posted by A6Pilot
The TPMS sensor is powered by a lithium battery that's rated for 10 years. The transmitter sends a signal to a receiver located in each wheel well. The receiver sends the info to TPMS computer that sorts out the info, and activates a light on the instrument panel if there is a problem.
So how does it know the difference between a spare sitting in the back of the car and one attached to the wheel?
If two similar cars drove next to each other down the highway, would their sensors get confused?
Just curious. |
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| youbetcha |
quote:
Originally posted by youbetcha
So how does it know the difference between a spare sitting in the back of the car and one attached to the wheel?
If two similar cars drove next to each other down the highway, would their sensors get confused?
Just curious.
Actually, I think I got the answers from the earlier posts in this thread (I didn't really understand them at first to remember them!) |
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| Erniedog |
iglesias,
I have a question about installing sensors on Wheels that do not have the TPMS sensor mark on them as in illustrationed 18-81
Can you still install the TPMS on them?
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| Jas |
Howdy Erniedog,
I would suspect, no you couldn't mount a TPM Sensor onto a non-TMPS wheel. What makes a TPMS wheel unique is the built-in/incorporated counter weight to offset the sensor itself. The sensor has some weight to it, unless you/someone could experiment with a wheel/s to incorporate the counter weight of a sensor, then it is possible, but... |
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| Erniedog |
That's a bummer. I was considering buying the Wheel/Tire set that one of our members is selling but now I'm not so sure.
I've been searching all morning for more info. but, No Luck.
Thanks |
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| TODD B |
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Originally posted by Jas
Howdy Erniedog,
I would suspect, no you couldn't mount a TPM Sensor onto a non-TMPS wheel. What makes a TPMS wheel unique is the built-in/incorporated counter weight to offset the sensor itself. The sensor has some weight to it, unless you/someone could experiment with a wheel/s to incorporate the counter weight of a sensor, then it is possible, but...
That sensor is very light, it does not take much lead to counter it. My aftermarket wheels did not have a couterweight and balanced with minimal lead. I wouldn't worry about that. |
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| Erniedog |
| I believe your right Todd. I've been online for 2 days now trying to find out as much info. on TPMS as possible and I haven't come across any articles on counter weights. The concept makes sense but TPMS seems to have a mystique to it still. Thats in regards to after market and TPMS compatibility. |
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| TODD B |
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Originally posted by Erniedog
I believe your right Todd. I've been online for 2 days now trying to find out as much info. on TPMS as possible and I haven't come across any articles on counter weights. The concept makes sense but TPMS seems to have a mystique to it still. Thats in regards to after market and TPMS compatibility.
Heh, than I'm sure you came across my thread: My trials and tribulations with aftermarket wheels & TPMS.
It was frustrating that most installers and tire/wheel dealers do not know much about TPMS either. In the end, I was provided the correct parts by DTD, but nothing seemed to fit like it should, and it was very hard to get answers. Now, I'll self proclaim myself an expert.;) |
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| Erniedog |
Well then I will post the news. Good or Bad when my Wheel and Tire package is delivered and mounted.
Their coming from Discount Tire Direct. 255/55/18 Yoko Geo's on WMD Enkei's.
Wish me Luck..:p |
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