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Sep 25, 2016 | 07:05 AM

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TPMS Sensor

I posted a issue with my TPMS system a week ago. So I took it to Lexus yesterday and they found a aftermarket replacement sensor in my front passenger wheel. The cost to put a OEM sensor is $320.20 total..

I did some homework and I found that they are trying to overcharge me. I found the OEM part #, brought it online for $60 on eBay from a Lexus dealer. Next I will take it to Discount tire to swap out for $20. This should do it unless I'm missing something. I cant justify paying $320 when I can pay 1/4 of that if I do my own footwork.

Sep 25, 2016 | 11:56 AM

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dealer is way over priced for that

Sep 25, 2016 | 01:59 PM

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After you install those sensors, Lexus has to program them to your car... Hence why its so much.

Sep 25, 2016 | 03:12 PM

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You can buy techstream and the cable for $25 or less and program yourself

Sep 25, 2016 | 03:39 PM

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Hey can you please elaborate on this? I am facing a problem regarding this switching from my summer to winter setup now. I know i hook it into the OBD port under the driver dash. Can you also provide a link to the tech stream is there a toyota specific one i need? Basically hook it up and I'm guessing theres an option to reprogram the new TPMS and it should work?

Sep 25, 2016 | 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by shivad87

just search techstream obd on Amazon or eBay and you'll find it. The ateq quickset is another great tool. That's what I use but it costs more. It's about $150 but real simpler. Just gotta press one button and you can swap between two different sets of tpms.

Sep 26, 2016 | 03:32 PM

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I had Discount Tire installed new TPMS sensors for my 2IS and they programmed all 4 sensors for free. No need to buy techstream unless you install sensors and tires yourself.