Willys

Hi,

Background: I upgraded my stock wheels to FJCruiser Rims and GY Duratrac's. The the tire shop moved my TPMS with no issues. However a month later I had a different tire shop upgrade my spare. While driving across country (moved from California to NY) my TPMS sensor came on. I called the shop and they forgot to transfer my TPMS to my new tire and promised to mail it to me.

Here is my problem: By the time my TPMS sensor came in the mail my light went from blinking to staying on solid. I called a local tire shop to see how much it would cost to install the TPMS sensor on my spare. He said that since my light went solid it would be necessary to do a "relearn" and that would cost $89.

Is this true?

Thom

chiph9

The GX does not auto-learn the sensors. They have to be programmed into the computer via the diagnostic connector.

Do you get servicing done at the dealer? I would pay the tire shop to mount the sensor, then ask the dealer if they could program it for you during your visit. If they won't do it for free, their shop rate will be similar to that $89, and you know it'll be done correctly.

Chip H.

Willys

Not sure you read my post correctly. This is the original sensor. It was just not in the vicinity of my car (under pressure) for a period of time. My question is..... Is it necessary to "relearn"?

Thanks!

chiph9

So, I don't have specific knowledge of your situation - I don't recall it ever happening in any of the car forums I've been on since they started using TPMS systems. It's a bizarre series of events.

Suggestion: Get it mounted on the tire and drive it for a couple of days to see what happens. If it doesn't "remember" the sensor, get the programming done.

Chip H.

Willys

So my wife took it in and the tire shop installed the TPMS unit on my spare ($20) and my dash light went out almost immediately.

Thanks for your help!

Thom