earthrealm
Senior Member
so u were able to replace the old stem with the new stem u bought?...i though folks here said it is impossible?...
Damn! Seized valve stem cap problem
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YotaDriver
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Nope, it didn't work. When they broke the bead to remove the TPMS sensor, it was really a one piece unit and the replacement stem I bought wouldn't fit. We were able to get the other seized stem valve cap off using a torch and some pliers, but I did have to purchase the replacement TPMS sensor for $101.
Easy come, easy go, I guess.
earthrealm
Senior Member
ok, thanks for the clarification..cos i had the same probllem on my spare tire...tried pliers..it didnt work as i was very careful not to break the stem..what i did was spary wd 40 and left it for about 2wks while i applied wd40 abt every 3days...then i used a small saw to make a slight shallow vertical cut on the stuck cap, after which i then 'peeled' out the cap cover from the stem...thus saving myself the $101 tpms cost, inflated my spare tie to 40psi.and checked the other tires, they are on 37psi.yet the tpms ..then observed that my front right tire has a black rubber valve...not the metalic oem type, thus apparently the previous owner replaced the valves with the rubber type..which i suspect doesnt hv a sensor, thus am stuck with the lights on my dash
