Aftermarket TPMS sensors for new wheels

[Bigcee]

Hi all,
What aftermarket sensors have you picked up and used? I'm seeing several sets of 4 on ebay. I am assuming these are not programmed and will need to be?

Have you done this yourself? I have a Foxwell NT650 Elite, but I don't believe it's capable enough to handle TPMS programming

I understand that the default response from most is, get a tire shop to do it. I'm trying to see the DIY way of getting this done before calling around and getting quotes.

Thanks!

 

[L8Shift]

I use an Autel TPMS scanner to upload sensor IDs to the vehicle's ECU.

I use Denso TPMS sensors, Dill sensors also are good.

 

[riceandpho]

Denso 550-0103 you can use those if the wheels will take them, i just bypass mines. i do regular air check up tho.

 

[rwh963]

i'm finding OE on ebay for $25-$35/ea. why not just get them? and don't forget to get a fifth for the spare.

 

[AuSeeker]

i'm finding OE on ebay for $25-$35/ea. why not just get them? and don't forget to get a fifth for the spare.

Post some links, unfortunately Ebay has many that say it OE but most are in fact Chinese knock offs, if it's not from a reputable seller/dealer my guess is not worth the risk!

 

[rwh963]

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one possibility?: TPMS (For Toyota 2003-2019)(OE# 42607-33012)(Includes No Leak Seals) | eBay

 

[AuSeeker]

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one possibility?: TPMS (For Toyota 2003-2019)(OE# 42607-33012)(Includes No Leak Seals) | eBay

That's definitely not a OE sensor but may work fine, or not.

That being said I would rather spend another $6 to $10 each at many places and get Denso 550-0103 sensors which are definitely an OE sensor, or even better yet get them from RockAuto for $1 more each ($35.79) than the ones you posted from Ebay, of course there's no free shipping but it's worth it IMHO.

2004 TOYOTA 4RUNNER 4.7L V8 Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor | RockAuto

 

[rwh963]

or this?: 4pcs NEW TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor FOR Toyota Lexus 42607-33012 | eBay

 

[rwh963]

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are the Denso ones the same as the ones in the Toyota box from the dealer? rather not pay 60-90 from the dealer. also, if i am putting on new tires, will there be a large to install the new sensors, or is that typically included in the mount and balance?

 

[OopsIBrokeIt]

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are the Denso ones the same as the ones in the Toyota box from the dealer? rather not pay 60-90 from the dealer. also, if i am putting on new tires, will there be a large to install the new sensors, or is that typically included in the mount and balance?

Denso makes the OEM sensors, they're a safe choice.

It's hard to say whether or not your shop will charge to install the sensors since they're not all the same, but mine did not charge extra to swap the sensors while they were already doing the mount and balance.

 

[rwh963]

Denso makes the OEM sensors, they're a safe choice.

It's hard to say whether or not your shop will charge to install the sensors since they're not all the same, but mine did not charge extra to swap the sensors while they were already doing the mount and balance.

i was more concerned about a programming cost for new sensors. i would replace all five since they are original to my '07.

 

[ArthurKotb]

I use an Autel TPMS scanner to upload sensor IDs to the vehicle's ECU.

I use Denso TPMS sensors, Dill sensors also are good.

Which model of scanner do you use? I see prices from $149 to over $1200

 

[L8Shift]

Which model of scanner do you use? I see prices from $149 to over $1200

I've been using an Autel TS501 for a few years.
It has not let me down, I updated the firmware on it last year.

It works like an old Coleco Football handheld.. :mullet:

I swap wheels between trucks now and then.

 

[zguy1]

Hi all,
What aftermarket sensors have you picked up and used? I'm seeing several sets of 4 on ebay. I am assuming these are not programmed and will need to be?

Have you done this yourself? I have a Foxwell NT650 Elite, but I don't believe it's capable enough to handle TPMS programming

I understand that the default response from most is, get a tire shop to do it. I'm trying to see the DIY way of getting this done before calling around and getting quotes.

Thanks!

I picked up a used set of OEM sensors off a 5th gen when I upgraded my wheels last year. I don't have any experience with aftermarket ones but a lot of folks run them and most shops sell them when buying aftermarket wheels.

I programmed them with an Autel TS501. It was super easy and took about 10 minutes. I think technically you use the "relearn" function for OEM sensors and "programming" for aftermarket ones. I only mention that since those tools use that terminology and the "relearn" function is needed for OEM ones.

I would not pay a shop $160 to do this and would rather buy a tool instead.

 

[ArthurKotb]

I've been using an Autel TS501 for a few years.
It has not let me down, I updated the firmware on it last year.

It works like an old Coleco Football handheld.. :mullet:

I swap wheels between trucks now and then.

Coleco - Wow, haven't heard that name in forever. (CO-LE-CO = Connecticut Leather Company) I see they went bankrupt in 1988, revived in 2005 when Hasbro bought them.

So with the Autel you don't need the Techstream software? The 'relearn' feature of the Autel will do the job?

My 2004 has 1 bad sensor. The others are still reporting. I've been to several shops and none of them will install Denso TPMS because none of them have Techstream. I'd like to get the Denso from Amazon and have a tire store install it, then I can activate it, if the Autel can do that. Amazon has the Autel TS501 for $200. Toyota dealership wants $400 a tire and all of mine should be replaced.

 

[L8Shift]

So with the Autel you don't need the Techstream software? The 'relearn' feature of the Autel will do the job?

.... Toyota dealership wants $400 a tire and all of mine should be replaced.

The Autel does not require anything else. Scan, relearn/upload, done.
You will be the nerdy TPMS guy in the neighborhood.

The Toyota Dealership (at the time) advised me they needed to break down each tire to get the sensor IDs for TechStream to upload.

I advised them otherwise, and said they needed updated Technology.
(Their way of billing hours for 15 mins of work).

 

[ArthurKotb]

The Autel does not require anything else. Scan, relearn/upload, done.
You will be the nerdy TPMS guy in the neighborhood.

So I got the Autel and a new Denso sensor. My local tire store installed it for $30 plus tax; a bargain. I got home and used the Autel on it and it read the new code. Great! I then went to each tire and read the info, went into learn mode and as I was pressing Y that everything was good, I see that the R/F has taken the new sensor code and written it to the ECU. Now, even with the ignition off, the old sensor shows the ID for the new sensor and the new sensor reads duplicate. (This was also happening with all the original sensors in place before the new one was installed. I just didn't understand why it was showing "D".)

I began writing down sensor IDs and assuming the weak batteries had something to do with it, I found Autel was reading different tires than the one I was scanning. That was very confusing.

I'm ordering the other 4 sensors today and will have them installed. That will eliminate the problem with the old sensor getting the new sensor's ID. I plan on getting the sensors installed, going home, then taking the tires off and 10' away from the T4R before scanning them into Autel.

The good news is that the blinking light is no longer blinking, so I got that going for me.

 

[L8Shift]

So I got the Autel and a new Denso sensor. My local tire store installed it for $30 plus tax; a bargain.
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The good news is that the blinking light is no longer blinking, so I got that going for me.

Hold Up!

After scanning, go to the ----> TPMS Diagnostic

"Upload Scanner IDs".. is what you are looking for... ?

This is not intuitive, I get it wrong just about every time, and it's at this step.

(Doing this from my forgetful memory)

 

[ArthurKotb]

Hold Up!

After scanning, go to the ----> TPMS Diagnostic
"Upload Scanner IDs".. is what you are looking for... ?
This is not intuitive, I get it wrong just about every time, and it's at this step.

I found the upload area, but when it asked me if everything was okay, I answered Y. The problem is the F/R wheel, when scanned, picked up the ID from the new R/L sensor. I'm guessing because its battery was weak and the Autel found the new sensor and put its code on the old sensor.

I should have answered N. Then I probably could have corrected it. As of now the TPMS has no flashing light because it can read all the sensors (bad one is on the workbench). UPS is delivering 4 more sensors today so the weak ones shouldn't be a problem. I'm going to label all the tires with the sensor ID and document it in my laptop.

I hope that's not confusing. Bottom line is that if a sensor battery is weak, Autel will pick up any sensor it can read, so you have to be careful. If you're getting D when reading then Autel has picked up another tire's sensor.

 

[ArthurKotb]

Today I took the other 4 tires off and away from each other. The Autel reads all of them correctly, except the dead one of course. I think the problem is the low battery in the old sensors. New ones arrived. I hope to get them installed tomorrow. and then I'll do the write to the ECU.