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Old 08-21-14, 09:28 PM
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Default I need TPMS sensors and don't want to pay Lexus my kidney

So my TPMS light is now on which I'm told means that one or more of the batteries in the sensors died. So as opposed to going to Lexus and paying $90 each plus labor, what other suggestions do you have? I've checked ebay but I want to make sure they're legit. I think I saw 4 on there for 180. Not Toyota OEM. Thanks in advance.
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Rebuild....
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I got mine from discount tire when I got my new wheels. you can probably get a set from them and have them program them. I think the sensors were $120 a set but I'm not sure of the labor because they were already doing my new wheels. I know they can program the sensors with their machine.
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Can you rebuild them? I thought they were a sealed unit and the battery couldn't be replaced.

Mine are going to be due in another year or so.
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Ebay. Super cheap
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ebay or tpmssource.com
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Problem with e-bay is that the oldest ones could have been around almost 10 years now and the batteries could be just about done. As these are not rebuildable, you need to find the cheapest new ones available. Check these out:

http://www.tpmsdirect.com/OE_TPMS_Li...ancy_a/283.htm
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Problem with e-bay is that the oldest ones could have been around almost 10 years now
I was referring to aftermarket not factory, so they're new. They are very inexpensive and have decent warranties.
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In the end I went to that site, tpmsdirect.com, saw they had one there for 40 each, did a search for that model, found it on amazon for 30 each and ordered 4 of them. I'll let you know how they work out. I have to replace all my tires so I thought I'd get this done beforehand.
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