I guess 10 years is what a battery should last. Was quoted $320 to replace all 4.

 

Which TPMS brand and model replacement is being quoted and what is the speed rating ? Lexus OEM for 3RX is around $120 for each sensor, Shrader EZ-sensor 33700 rated for 200 mph is around $35.

 

Autel brand. We’re in our 60’s and I bet we will never go past 85 mph . Pretty sure a 200 mph is not needed.

 

The sensor just watch batteries that can be brought for a few dollars each, the sensors should be fine and if the tell you thaw y aren’t, you can buy a set Toyota/lexus ones on eBay for a set if 4 for about $60. You don’t want to pay to have the tires mounted and balanced twice, so ask the shop to pull a battery out of one, so you can and buy a set and then bring em back before the tires are reinstalled

 

Last time I checked (early July 2025), you could order a set of four Toyota 42607-33021 PMV-107J TPMS sensors on eBay for about $40 plus shipping. There are several forum members here who have done this during the past couple of years and reported no issues with them.

 

I looked at the YouTube video on how to change the battery. Ain’t happening.

 

Usually the tire shop will swap em out for u give them the batteries. But you can go with the other option , a set of new sensors will come with new batteries, you’ll spend less than $50 total for all 4 and then you just need to have the tire shop swap em next time you have the tires dismounted.

 

they still need to be programmed to the car right?

 

Yes they do, but the tire shop should be able to do that with no problem.

 

My local Discount Tire store manager allows customers to bring in their own new TPMS sensors. All he asks is that you call him first with the make and model number of your new sensors so he can check to see if they are on his list of ones he knows he can successfully program. Expect to pay $15 to $20 per sensor for the required programming.

 

The major factor is x4.

Labor + time to remove the wheel, break the bead, remove and install new sensor, inflate, balance and install
Cost of sensor
Programming the sensor

My personal learning is do the seniors along with the new tire installation [do it even if your sensors are old ~6 yrs ... expected is 8 yr life while bonus is 10 yrs of life].

If you are short of money, just replace the bad sensor. You hardly get a break for x2, x3 or x4 [they are all done based on book time for each]. Yes the life in service becomes harder to track. Check with the facility if they give you some break on x2,x3,x4 [usually it will be in the price of sensors]

Salim

 

I’m going to take it to the tire shop and see if they can figure out which one is bad. The tires are like new Michelins so they won’t be changed anytime soon. My wife drives the car 2-3 times a week to town and back.

 

My wife has the 2013 RX350 and her TPMS light has been on for over a year. We bought it in 2016 and as far as we know the sensors have never been changed. Now that I am retired with plenty of free time, I am trying to do car maintenance myself. I have never attempted a TPMS sensor change but looking at the videos, it seems feasible since I don’t have to rush it. Over the years I have done plenty of oil changes, plugged a few flat tires, change brake pads once, spark plugs, and basic maintenance like cabin and engine air filters, battery swap, and cleared codes through the obd2 port.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Otherwise, Wish me luck!

 

paid 45$ for my original toyota TPMS and paid 15$ for discount tire to program and install.

 

I don't know which video. You have to break the bead and pull out the sensor [inner end of the stem]. Then inflate the tire.
Balancing the tire would be the next ... there is a work around if you can keep the position of the tire on the wheel exactly where it was balanced before.

Salim