TPMS reading
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TPMS reading
I have some new wheels and thinking about buying some TPMS from ebay and put it on there as well. Is there a way for me to read my current stock TPMS serial numbers before I reprogram them to the new ones? Just so in case I need to swap back the stockies I have the data already without having the tires removed.
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I have some new wheels and thinking about buying some TPMS from ebay and put it on there as well. Is there a way for me to read my current stock TPMS serial numbers before I reprogram them to the new ones? Just so in case I need to swap back the stockies I have the data already without having the tires removed.
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The guy programming the car might be able to look up the "current" serials with the techstream programmer.
Note though- your car can hold 2 sets, so no need to erase your existing set to add a second one. You switch between sets with the multi-switch.
(the thing that looks like <o> to the lower left of the wheel)
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I'm not sure what you mean when you say "Is there a way for me to read my current stock TPMS serial numbers before I reprogram them to the new ones"?
You don't need to reprogram anything. When you buy the second set of TPMS sensors, get them programmed to your car as the "2nd set". Your car will automatically re-learn the TPMS sensors when you switch wheels.
You don't need to reprogram anything. When you buy the second set of TPMS sensors, get them programmed to your car as the "2nd set". Your car will automatically re-learn the TPMS sensors when you switch wheels.
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You can program 2 sets of TPMS. Just get them programmed as the 2nd set, then you can go back at any time. As for getting the ID codes without removing the tires, that can be done too. You can either get the ID codes out of the computer, or you can use a TPMS scanner to read the code from the wheel (this doesn't work 100% of the time, but I think most Toyota/Lexus dealers now have one of these readers).
EDIT: Too late. :|
Jeff
EDIT: Too late. :|
Jeff
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Does the dealership have to do the programming or is there someone else able to do it out there? Also curious on what others have paid for this service at the dealership. Thanks!
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Only Lexus/Toyota dealerships can program the TPMS for you. They have the software on their computers. You're better off going with Toyota since Lexus will more than likely charge you out the ace! I got mine done for $85 from Toyota. Lexus wanted $180...
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I don't think Toyota/Lexus are the only ones that can program them, I'm pretty sure some independents have the necessary tools to do the programming, at least around here, but I can't say for sure one way or the other. I've always just used a Techstream for mine. (Toyota dealership).
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If you want to get a look at what an aftermarket TPMS programming tool can do, check out this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10yYuEo73f8
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Originally Posted by Bichon
[...]Better at the job than the dealer's Techstream tool, since it can read the sensor codes without dismounting the tires from the rims.
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Just checked with my local Toyota dealer. They said they can do them, takes about 1 hour and the cost is $99.50 CDN (I'm in Vancouver BC). So I guess way cheaper than a Lexus dealership.