Write-up: How to Disable (Bypass) the TPMS
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Sporin
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So that whole box, that whole harness, is all for JUST the TPMS?
That I do not know, I meant just cut those two wires, connect them together. You could also try and strip the plastic back, solder them together, cover with black tape or protection of your choosing.
subspd
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Seems like it. I have had it disconnected for a week and not noticed anything other than the light being out.
brucemoose2
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I unplugged the harness and jumped the two pins with a short piece of wire. Light is out! Thanks all!
Did it too on my 2007 SR5. No light at all. Here in Europe they force car makers to install this useless TPMS in every new model.
Thanks txt4r, are you by chance an electrician or IT expert? I'd like to change the MPG to l/Km, and F to Celsius and couldn't find any solution on the forum, .. but this is a different story.
Thanks txt4r, are you by chance an electrician or IT expert? I'd like to change the MPG to l/Km, and F to Celsius and couldn't find any solution on the forum, .. but this is a different story.
Sporin
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Getting new tires installed next week and now that I've done the bypass—and knowing that at least one of my in-wheel sensors is fubar—can I just have them pull out all the sensors and install plain old valve stems? Any chance the tire place (a chain, Town Fair Tire) wont' do that because of some law?
EDIT: hmmmm.... well, I can ask, but it depends on the shop I think http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/a...ons-answered-by-technical-editor-dave-cappert
EDIT: hmmmm.... well, I can ask, but it depends on the shop I think http://www.vehicleservicepros.com/a...ons-answered-by-technical-editor-dave-cappert
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wadle5
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For some there sensor is bad or dead and the light won't go away. This is cheaper than a new sensor and for others we dont need the light as we just check our tires
Sporin
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Exactly. My truck is a 2005 with 156k on it, I'm not gong to start replacing sensors that I neither need, nor want. I've been checking my tire pressures regularly for 25 years.
Easier just to kill the idiot light.
jreask
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This is how I changed my 2000 from Celsius to Fahrenheit. Don't know if the 4TH gen works this way or not but if it does its a simple solution. Here's the link:
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/engin...5451-changing-outside-temp-f-c-display-4.html
Also, I have aftermarket rims and to have my sensors put in it's an extra $30-$60 per tire. I don't want it, don't need them, and also I run tire beads to balance my tires instead of wheel weights which won't work with the tpms sensors. If you have two sets of tires for your truck you would have to switch and reprogram sensors every time you change to the other set or put up with the light. Added expense for nothing.
MandAtaco
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Weird... changed over to a different set of wheels and tires off a 14 FJ Cruiser (all 5), figured the light would come right on but it hasn't. Been 3 days!
If it does, I'll be doing this mod. Not going to mess with changing over the sensors. The new wheels are balanced and ready to go!
If it does, I'll be doing this mod. Not going to mess with changing over the sensors. The new wheels are balanced and ready to go!
Az636
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Fixed. Pink/Black w/ White/Black.
I had to actually use another wire and jump the two together Vs. using the Scotchlok wire connector. Tried w/ blue & red and it wouldn't hook. Exposed the wire in the 2 wires and tapped them w/ a 3rd, and walla!
Thanks!
Sporin
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Had my tires put on today and asked Town Fair to pull out the sensors and replace with new valve stems. They confirmed that there were no lights on and that them pulling the sensors wouldn't change that and then had no problem doing it. I guess they can't alter the system in that *they* can't disable your system for you, but you can.
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