Cost For TPMS programming?
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Walmart??? 2011 gx460
I needed new tires installed on my GX 460, I called around and was surprised what it was going to cost to mount, install new TPMS's and balance. My local Lexus dealer (almost an hour away) was so high I am convinced they did not understand what I wanted. So I went to Walmart and they installed the 5 new tires, balanced them and installed the new sensors. All for less than a hundred bucks. They appear to have done a great job.
Problem now is programming. Walmart said prior to starting they doubted they could program them and they were correct. 4 tires show the correct 36 PSI. One showed 6 PSI when tire held 36. After driving for an hour it shows 22 PSI while the tire has 36 in it. SO, I either have a bad sensor (these were new genuine Toyota sensors) or the programming is off. Has anyone had any luck with Carista . Reprogramming these sensors?
Thanks Brian
and yes I have saved the codes.
Problem now is programming. Walmart said prior to starting they doubted they could program them and they were correct. 4 tires show the correct 36 PSI. One showed 6 PSI when tire held 36. After driving for an hour it shows 22 PSI while the tire has 36 in it. SO, I either have a bad sensor (these were new genuine Toyota sensors) or the programming is off. Has anyone had any luck with Carista . Reprogramming these sensors?
Thanks Brian
and yes I have saved the codes.
I think the trick is to buy the TPMS sensors that are direct replacements (i.e. same part number and brand or OEM equivalent). From what I understand, in that case, you just add the sensors to the car's TPMS ECU, and there is no "programming" -- any tire shop can do this. If the parts you got are not compatible, you will run into problems. You should confirm you got the right parts.
Last edited by nosurprise; Oct 4, 2025 at 10:23 AM.
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