TPMS module issue on a 2018 4Runner
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JAXJeremy
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I think that's what most tire places do. They won't touch anything not from their store and I guess it makes sense if they have to warranty it.
JAXJeremy
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Dropped my vehicle off yesterday to have the sensor swapped out. That was early in the AM..Wasn't in any rush, called late afternoon and they said it was about to go in the bay and would take maybe 30 minutes, so I figured I'd head over..Long story short, even after swapping in the new sensor the light was still popping..
This was new sensor they put in - DVT-PRO DVT-PRO DUAL BANDED
The tech said he was going to try one more thing and enter the code for the sensor manually to see whether that would work and it did..The light went out..He went for a long test drive and the light had stayed out and it hasn't come on again since, but I'm not convinced..Still think there might be a problem with the TPMS module. If it pops again, I'm taking it to toyota just to have them diagnose.
Thanks.
This was new sensor they put in - DVT-PRO DVT-PRO DUAL BANDED
The tech said he was going to try one more thing and enter the code for the sensor manually to see whether that would work and it did..The light went out..He went for a long test drive and the light had stayed out and it hasn't come on again since, but I'm not convinced..Still think there might be a problem with the TPMS module. If it pops again, I'm taking it to toyota just to have them diagnose.
Thanks.
ArthurKotb
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The places I called or visited said they didn't have the Techstream software that Toyota uses, so they couldn't install Denso sensors. I bought a device for $200 and just had the store install the new Denso sensors, then I used the device to write the IDs to the ECU. I think it's just an excuse to sell their own products but I know the Techstream software is expensive; $5699. There is a "lite" version (Toyota approved, not a knock off) for $1545 now. On top of that, there is a yearly subscription $1295.
Techstream does more than install Denso IDs to the ECU but that's all I needed it for.
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1000MPH
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Even Amazon sells the cable used to connect with TechStream, comes with a probably not totally legit version of TS. It is BS that they don’t have the tools at tire shops, but I understand that at high volume places it’s not worth their time to screw around with stuff that might not be plug n play. Costco will swap Winter tire sets and reprogram TPMS for us. I do have another set of rims so I could take that approach as well. Probably easier just find a local gas station or do it DIY with some wood and a scissor jack.
ArthurKotb
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On Amazon they sell the cable and software for $100. It been hacked and I don't see how Amazon lets them do this or why Toyota doesn't shut them down. Another example of how China is creating knock offs of so much USA stuff. Reviews I've read will say that when they try to install the software their antivirus says it has a virus. The reply from the vendor is to turn off the antivirus software.
So no, there's no way that's authentic and I wouldn't be installing it or hooking up anything to my OBD port. I understand why independent garages don't want to deal with it. There's probably lower cost solutions than Toyota OEM that don't require special software and subscriptions. I'd go with another brand of TPMS sensor before I got the Chinese knock off stuff. Dill is good second choice.
So no, there's no way that's authentic and I wouldn't be installing it or hooking up anything to my OBD port. I understand why independent garages don't want to deal with it. There's probably lower cost solutions than Toyota OEM that don't require special software and subscriptions. I'd go with another brand of TPMS sensor before I got the Chinese knock off stuff. Dill is good second choice.
