What are possible causes: TPM light on after new tires installed
01-05-17, 05:23 PM
#32
Lead Lap
I'll try to load it on the laptop when I get some time so we won't be wasting time on that when or if you make it out here.
We are due for another Dallas meet up, aren't we.
We are due for another Dallas meet up, aren't we.
02-16-17, 03:34 PM
#34
Lead Lap
I read this thread with interest because I had new Michelin Sport A/S 3+ tires put on at Costco and then the TPMS light stayed on. Costco replaced the OEM sensors with VDO SE10002A sensors, but then could not register the sensors to the ECU. Their attempts also resulted in the TPMS light changing from being on constant to blinking with an audible alarm. At this point they gave up, but did not charge me for the VDO sensors.
I took the car to Lexus today and they could not register the VDO sensors to the ECU either so I had to pay dealership to replace the VDO sensors with OEM sensors and pay for the labor to break down the tire, replace the sensors, re-mount and re-balance. I knew it was going to be expensive, but I was shocked at a bill of $782.
Now I'm not surprised that the original batteries were very weak after 11 years and needed replacement. What surprised me was the dealerships labor. Costco charges $15/wheel to mount and balance a new tire. The same steps were done by the dealership as if they were installing a new set of tires with the exception of registering the new sensors to the ECU. How could they up the labor from $60 to over $500?
I took the car to Lexus today and they could not register the VDO sensors to the ECU either so I had to pay dealership to replace the VDO sensors with OEM sensors and pay for the labor to break down the tire, replace the sensors, re-mount and re-balance. I knew it was going to be expensive, but I was shocked at a bill of $782.
Now I'm not surprised that the original batteries were very weak after 11 years and needed replacement. What surprised me was the dealerships labor. Costco charges $15/wheel to mount and balance a new tire. The same steps were done by the dealership as if they were installing a new set of tires with the exception of registering the new sensors to the ECU. How could they up the labor from $60 to over $500?
02-16-17, 03:42 PM
#35
I read this thread with interest because I had new Michelin Sport A/S 3+ tires put on at Costco and then the TPMS light stayed on. Costco replaced the OEM sensors with VDO SE10002A sensors, but then could not register the sensors to the ECU. Their attempts also resulted in the TPMS light changing from being on constant to blinking with an audible alarm. At this point they gave up, but did not charge me for the VDO sensors.
I took the car to Lexus today and they could not register the VDO sensors to the ECU either so I had to pay dealership to replace the VDO sensors with OEM sensors and pay for the labor to break down the tire, replace the sensors, re-mount and re-balance. I knew it was going to be expensive, but I was shocked at a bill of $782.
Now I'm not surprised that the original batteries were very weak after 11 years and needed replacement. What surprised me was the dealerships labor. Costco charges $15/wheel to mount and balance a new tire. The same steps were done by the dealership as if they were installing a new set of tires with the exception of registering the new sensors to the ECU. How could they up the labor from $60 to over $500?
I took the car to Lexus today and they could not register the VDO sensors to the ECU either so I had to pay dealership to replace the VDO sensors with OEM sensors and pay for the labor to break down the tire, replace the sensors, re-mount and re-balance. I knew it was going to be expensive, but I was shocked at a bill of $782.
Now I'm not surprised that the original batteries were very weak after 11 years and needed replacement. What surprised me was the dealerships labor. Costco charges $15/wheel to mount and balance a new tire. The same steps were done by the dealership as if they were installing a new set of tires with the exception of registering the new sensors to the ECU. How could they up the labor from $60 to over $500?
Last edited by ShawnOk; 02-16-17 at 03:46 PM.
02-16-17, 03:48 PM
#36
The position of what sensor goes at what position on the car does not matter. The thing that matters is that a complete set of sensors ** 4 different colors} are installed on the car it will not matter if you want to rotate tires later as long as they were programmed once
02-16-17, 04:06 PM
#37
The position of what sensor goes at what position on the car does not matter. The thing that matters is that a complete set of sensors ** 4 different colors} are installed on the car it will not matter if you want to rotate tires later as long as they were programmed once
02-18-17, 05:13 PM
#38
I read this thread with interest because I had new Michelin Sport A/S 3+ tires put on at Costco and then the TPMS light stayed on. Costco replaced the OEM sensors with VDO SE10002A sensors, but then could not register the sensors to the ECU. Their attempts also resulted in the TPMS light changing from being on constant to blinking with an audible alarm. At this point they gave up, but did not charge me for the VDO sensors.
I took the car to Lexus today and they could not register the VDO sensors to the ECU either so I had to pay dealership to replace the VDO sensors with OEM sensors and pay for the labor to break down the tire, replace the sensors, re-mount and re-balance. I knew it was going to be expensive, but I was shocked at a bill of $782.
Now I'm not surprised that the original batteries were very weak after 11 years and needed replacement. What surprised me was the dealerships labor. Costco charges $15/wheel to mount and balance a new tire. The same steps were done by the dealership as if they were installing a new set of tires with the exception of registering the new sensors to the ECU. How could they up the labor from $60 to over $500?
I took the car to Lexus today and they could not register the VDO sensors to the ECU either so I had to pay dealership to replace the VDO sensors with OEM sensors and pay for the labor to break down the tire, replace the sensors, re-mount and re-balance. I knew it was going to be expensive, but I was shocked at a bill of $782.
Now I'm not surprised that the original batteries were very weak after 11 years and needed replacement. What surprised me was the dealerships labor. Costco charges $15/wheel to mount and balance a new tire. The same steps were done by the dealership as if they were installing a new set of tires with the exception of registering the new sensors to the ECU. How could they up the labor from $60 to over $500?
02-18-17, 05:23 PM
#39
Instructor
Gang
I had 2 sensors go out ( the other 2 was just replaced ) on my 02 and went to the dealers
to get them installed . The dealer charged me 2 hours labor at $400 and $250 for parts
They eventually discounted me down to $400 after I asked them to match the online
OEM price and discounted labor
I guess i am now good for 6-8 yrs but next time when it goes out,I am just unplugging
them from the dash using the tips on the board
I had 2 sensors go out ( the other 2 was just replaced ) on my 02 and went to the dealers
to get them installed . The dealer charged me 2 hours labor at $400 and $250 for parts
They eventually discounted me down to $400 after I asked them to match the online
OEM price and discounted labor
I guess i am now good for 6-8 yrs but next time when it goes out,I am just unplugging
them from the dash using the tips on the board
02-19-17, 04:40 AM
#40
Lexus Test Driver
Guys, for $30 you can program the sensors yourself! Open the attachment in post 21, complements of DiggerJim 2007-2010
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...-question.html
open the attachment in post 1. It shows all of the settings you can change, compliments of ShawnOK.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...-function.html
see post 192 for another set of TPMS programming instructions 2002-2006
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...-system-5.html
Where do I purchase TPMS sensors?
https://www.rockauto.com/m/mobilecatalog.php
I replaced one in my wheel with one from Rockauto and when I matched the OEM with the new one, the writing on each sensor was exactly the same.
Just google techstream, there are plenty of vendors, ebay, Amazon etc
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...-question.html
open the attachment in post 1. It shows all of the settings you can change, compliments of ShawnOK.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...-function.html
see post 192 for another set of TPMS programming instructions 2002-2006
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...-system-5.html
Where do I purchase TPMS sensors?
https://www.rockauto.com/m/mobilecatalog.php
I replaced one in my wheel with one from Rockauto and when I matched the OEM with the new one, the writing on each sensor was exactly the same.
Just google techstream, there are plenty of vendors, ebay, Amazon etc
Last edited by Bgw70; 02-19-17 at 06:31 AM.
01-31-18, 08:47 AM
#41
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2001 isn't a 2002!
Tmps light came on after having my new pioneer avh491 head unit installed. Went to tire shop after doing all that is advised here. 2001 cannot be reprogrammed by simple hand units but only accessed through the cars computer. After the stereo installer hooked up to the computer, he found 1 bad sensor. In the meantime he also connected the antenna to the power source of radio so when I power down radio the antenna goes down...great for car wash. Now, the vsc light as well as vsc off lights are now on! Can installation of a stereo and rewiring antenna, etc cause these new issues?
01-31-18, 09:06 AM
#42
There is a button switch in the glove box that allows you to have two different sets of tires programed position 1 for summer position 2 if you have winter tires . Check that button . Most likely the installers disconnected the battery you may need to have the codes reset , Also seats and windows need to be re-programmed .
01-31-18, 11:00 AM
#43
Pole Position
What kind of Lexus do you have? The reason I ask is the SC430 wasn't made in 2001 and you may benefit from posting in a forum designed for your car.
That being said, often times when you hook an OBD reader to the SC, it causes the VSC lights to go on. You need to calibrate the steering wheel sensor.
You can watch this video on how to fix it
WHAT CONCERNS ME IS, I DON'T KNOW IF THE PINS YOU NEED TO SHORT ARE THE SAME ON ALL CARS
So you want to do a search for your model to make sure you short the right pins
01-31-18, 12:10 PM
#44
Lexus Test Driver
Tmps light came on after having my new pioneer avh491 head unit installed. Went to tire shop after doing all that is advised here. 2001 cannot be reprogrammed by simple hand units but only accessed through the cars computer. After the stereo installer hooked up to the computer, he found 1 bad sensor. In the meantime he also connected the antenna to the power source of radio so when I power down radio the antenna goes down...great for car wash. Now, the vsc light as well as vsc off lights are now on! Can installation of a stereo and rewiring antenna, etc cause these new issues?
you can find them on eBay. I just replaced all of mine, I should have done them all at once.
you need to do the VSC reset procedure...short pins 4&14 in OBDII
turn key on until the lights blink rapidly
turn off key
remove the wires shorting pins 4&14.
VSC light should stay off.
your VSC light came on because your installer connected a code reader to the OBDII connector...it happens everytime
Last edited by Bgw70; 01-31-18 at 12:16 PM.
02-01-18, 10:15 AM
#45
Lead Lap
Actually, that is only partially true. The first SC430s were made & sold in 2001, they were just marketed as 2002 models. Some of the longer timed members still refer to their cars as 2001.