Fixed tire sensor problem
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Fixed tire sensor problem
I'm sure you guys have figured this out already but I finally got my tire sensor lights off after switching to aftermarket winter rims and tires.
I still had to buy all four sensors from Lexus which was the expensive part but after that it was simple. All four sensors are taped inside my spare tire. Works great!!
I still had to buy all four sensors from Lexus which was the expensive part but after that it was simple. All four sensors are taped inside my spare tire. Works great!!
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Originally Posted by Jimmer350
I'm sure you guys have figured this out already but I finally got my tire sensor lights off after switching to aftermarket winter rims and tires.
I still had to buy all four sensors from Lexus which was the expensive part but after that it was simple. All four sensors are taped inside my spare tire. Works great!!
I still had to buy all four sensors from Lexus which was the expensive part but after that it was simple. All four sensors are taped inside my spare tire. Works great!!
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No faking required. The system doesn't care WHERE the sensors are - as long as it detects them it will read them. I have the smaller "donut" or "compact spare" and still have it at 60psi in case I might need to use it sometime. Just took my car to Lexus after installing them in the spare and they programed the system as my 2nd set.
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Originally Posted by tqlla3k
He didnt. He put the sensors in his spare tire, which has the correct pressure.
So those sensors dont work on aftermarket wheels. Its a Shame
So those sensors dont work on aftermarket wheels. Its a Shame
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Originally Posted by Jimmer350
No faking required. The system doesn't care WHERE the sensors are - as long as it detects them it will read them. I have the smaller "donut" or "compact spare" and still have it at 60psi in case I might need to use it sometime. Just took my car to Lexus after installing them in the spare and they programed the system as my 2nd set.
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Originally Posted by Jimmer350
I've been told by my Lexus dealer in the city that no one has found a aftermarket rim that will accomidate the sensors. They claim ONLY OEM rims will work.
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The sensors do work in aftermarket wheels, just not all aftermarket wheels. Not sure why you bought 4 new sensors. Your car is reading the sensors in you now useless spare. It is not reading the new sensors. The new sensors are not doing anything. I made a similar mistake in buying 4 new sensors. The computer can only read one set.
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Originally Posted by SilverBolt
The sensors do work in aftermarket wheels, just not all aftermarket wheels. Not sure why you bought 4 new sensors. Your car is reading the sensors in you now useless spare. It is not reading the new sensors. The new sensors are not doing anything. I made a similar mistake in buying 4 new sensors. The computer can only read one set.
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Correct, I didn't want to do through the hassle of changing the 4 orig. sensors from my summer wheels and tires to my winter ones every season.
TimbolS: I like your idea of just buying one sensor and entering the same ID # but was told this would not fool the computer and the warning lights would still be on (and that the computer probably wouldn't even let you enter the same number again). I hope you're not correct and I didn't waste $300....
They are taped to the inside of the spare tire and not just thrown in loose. Yes, probably over a long trip of driving on the spare they will come loose but I'd never use the "compact spare" in that way. It would simply be a drive to the nearest wheel shop to get the flat fixed.
TimbolS: I like your idea of just buying one sensor and entering the same ID # but was told this would not fool the computer and the warning lights would still be on (and that the computer probably wouldn't even let you enter the same number again). I hope you're not correct and I didn't waste $300....
They are taped to the inside of the spare tire and not just thrown in loose. Yes, probably over a long trip of driving on the spare they will come loose but I'd never use the "compact spare" in that way. It would simply be a drive to the nearest wheel shop to get the flat fixed.
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Originally Posted by Jimmer350
I like your idea of just buying one sensor and entering the same ID # but was told this would not fool the computer and the warning lights would still be on (and that the computer probably wouldn't even let you enter the same number again). I hope you're not correct and I didn't waste $300....
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No money wasted guys. Well maybe you wasted a few dollars. 
I am here to buy your "extra sensors" if you don't need them. I need four. Good advice in this thread, but I'd rather mount them (if I can) rather than trick the system, that's not necessary at this point. Send me a PM if you have "like new" sensors you don't need, thanks. 
BTW, my aftermarket wheels work with the sensors just fine.
I am here to buy your "extra sensors" if you don't need them. I need four. Good advice in this thread, but I'd rather mount them (if I can) rather than trick the system, that's not necessary at this point. Send me a PM if you have "like new" sensors you don't need, thanks. BTW, my aftermarket wheels work with the sensors just fine.
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