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Old 01-13-08, 08:51 AM
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did u make a set of 4 tpms? or u just 2 and record the ID twice on the 2nd set?
Old 01-13-08, 09:58 AM
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Originally Posted by makalan
did u make a set of 4 tpms? or u just 2 and record the ID twice on the 2nd set?
Good question. I was going to ask the same thing. Can we get away with just 2 sensors instead of 4?
Old 01-13-08, 10:48 AM
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I think you win the CL "McGyver" award for 2008.
Old 01-13-08, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dappy
Good question. I was going to ask the same thing. Can we get away with just 2 sensors instead of 4?
I was thinking of doing that but instead just program 1 sensor and if that doesn't work program the 1 sensor on all 4. I'll try that on Monday if I have time and I let you guys know. That way you don't have to buy 4 sensors.
Old 01-13-08, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Lama
I think you win the CL "McGyver" award for 2008.
Thanks man.
Old 01-26-08, 01:45 AM
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update...does it work
Old 01-26-08, 02:03 AM
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It does work but getting some problems. I had to add more zip ties to keep the pressure on the sensor. I think the most reliable way is to do the pipe bomb or put the sensors in your spare tires.
Old 01-26-08, 12:02 PM
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Anyone got a ball park price for the Tacoma TPMS?
Old 01-26-08, 01:14 PM
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I think its about over $100 each sensor.
Old 04-24-08, 09:46 AM
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how tight do the zip ties have to be? and if it's too tight, does it make the lights go on again?
Old 04-24-08, 11:02 AM
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So did the lights come on again?
Old 04-24-08, 07:03 PM
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another option I don't see alot of is actually "banding" the sensors back into the new aftermarket wheels. that way they actually work, and let you know if your tire is low.
Old 07-30-08, 09:22 PM
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"banding" might be a bit too risky. If they shift they will throw the wheel out of balance. if they fall of, then your sensor's probably gonna be trashed.
Old 07-31-08, 09:40 AM
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It works, I zip tie mine.

I used 3 zip ties, two to tie TPMS together, and one orthogonal to the other 2 to hold the 2 zip ties in place. The light came on about 2 weeks after the first time I had it, I tightened it, and it came on again after 2 weeks, I tightened it a lot, now it haven't come back on for months.
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any pics? the original OP's pics seems to be lost


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