pauljcl

About eight months ago, a first TPMS sensor needed changing. Now at least one more, and I'm changing them all: the first to fail was indeed not an outlyer..
For whomever is interested: My RX350 was built Jun 2008, sold Feb 2009 as a 2009 model. FL car, low mileage (60K miles). So the sensors will have lasted 9 years to first failure.
if your vehicle is approaching 9 years old and you are changing the tires, you may want to consider changing the TPMS sensors at the same time to save yourself a coming need.

mandyfig

Good information on the TPMS. Costco would check your TPMS and refurbish the seals when your new tires are installed. And if they detect the signal is faint on 1 of them, they will recommend that it be replaced. Good pricing too. Many years ago there were only a few places you can trust on working on your TPMS, nowadays, it is just part of the car and is reliable and predictable when it needs replacement. Sometimes, some things work, this is one of them. The Automotive industry has been a forerunner of technology and reliability, they do not have a choice. People can get hurt or get killed if they do not have redundant, reliable back up systems.

FloorJack

+1 for Costco...

That said, the cost of Tires at Costco can be a little steep compared to other shops. Definitely shop around.

ukrkoz

I had 4 TPMS changed on my Camry (11 yrs of service) at Discount Tire for $64 in about 25 minutes. beat that.

pauljcl

I'm having my new ones installed at Costco - around $60 a piece, incl. install. Except, I'm sure, for the dealer/stealer, I've got to believe indies all charge about the same.
And, with regard to a comment above - yes, the technology works, but there was an earlier technology that I had on my previous BMW: sensors would measure the rotational speed of the various wheels are flag if there was a problem. It also worked well, and did not need regular replacement.

ukrkoz

I just want to make sure I was properly understood.
$64 FOR FOUR SENSORS WITH LABOR. $15 a piece. Les Schwab wanted close to two hundred.

joeflores1

I replaced the battery ,and it worked just fine.They say it can't be done..it can ....

pauljcl

Wow! Yes, that IS a great price. I had understood $64 each. I wish there was a Discount Tire around here!

pauljcl

... yes, but it' a pita to do so and takes a while. I think, if you do your own mounting etc..., fine, but otherwise...... [And maybe the electronics have a risk of deteriortion over time?]

arnieosp

iTrader: (1)

I also replaced min, all 5 of them. Took me about 4 hrs in my garage. Of course, if I could get it done for $64 for all, I wouldn't mess with it. My lowest quote for 5 sensors was $208. Here is a video I used for a reference.

daddiojigg

Ya, just replaced all(4) of mine last month.One was bad but decided to do all at once.I like how you did yours Arnie. Was it hard to 'pop' the bead? How bad was it to reinflate? What steps? I ask this as i may try that on my spare. Thanks for the video!

arnieosp

iTrader: (1)

Instead of using a 2x4 to pop the bead (in the video), used a small vertical jack by sliding the wheel under the car, placing the base of the jack onto the tire next to the valve stem and "trying to raise" the car. I then pressed down about 1/2 of the tire enough to expose and pull the TPMS sensor out. Re-installing wasn't too hard either. I smeared some liquid soap onto the bead and pumped the air in BEFORE re-inserting the valve. You have to have a semi-decent compressor. Mine has a 17-gallon tank an holds about 125 lbs of pressure.