TPMS Bypass for 5th gens.

[AlblineStar808]

5th Gen 4Runners only recognize up to four TPMS sensors so there is no need to put one on the spare wheel.


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i jus want one on there for when i need to swap out a wheel/tire

 

[AlblineStar808]

I was told by the guy at a Toyota dealer parts counter that they did. Guess what, they don't.



This.

After thinking I was being responsible and buying a 5th TPMS for my matching spare, which I put into the rotation I was told that 4Runners only accept 4.

Pretty much just pissed away $80 for not doing my research and relying on what a parts guy said.

damn. understood. i guess that jus sucks because if you swap it out that mean it won't read correctly on that 1 wheel/tire

 

[mAtTyGlaz]

Anyone figure this out yet? I had it done on my Taco and FJ. My stock wheels have the sensors in them and they're stored away at a storage facility. Ideally I'd just like to cut/modify a wire and be done with the stupid light.

 

[TheGrayBeast]

Nobody figure this out yet?! C'mon guys...

Did this on my 4th Gen before and it was easy as cake. I'd try it on my 5th Gen but would much prefer someone else experiment on theirs first

 

[Jixxer6]

Something to point out since it seems there its still misinformation about this.

-Typical threshold pressure before the lamp is set is about 27~28psi
-The batteries in the sensors last about 5~10yrs (How many devices do you own that last that long on a single battery?)
-The above range varies because below 27psi the sensor communicates far more frequently than its usual ping rate, this drains the battery.
-Pacific makes our TPMS Sensors, you can buy them cheaper than Toyota units and they program fine ( which you can do with a cheap eBay TIS TechStream)
- I have heard about sensors threat can be programmed with duplicate IDs, but I have not seen them personally, it was just a rumor I heard and have not gotten around to verifying.
- According to Toyota some models had switchable TPMS units that stored two sets of IDs for winter tires. Judging by the fact that we use roughly the same TPMS module for a lot of Toyotas, it may be possible to use a Dual Set TPMS in place of the factory unit ( would need to research this.)

How’s that research coming along?


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[BlackWorksInc]

Not sure honestly, I have been so busy these days. Also there's the whole 7 digit and 8 digit unit thing and different frequencies for some vehicles. It may not be a plug & play deal to get switchable TPMS modules working.