TPMS Sensors
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From: ny
if you're going to go that rout, it's very easy to unplug the system and not have to look at the light. you might get the ring later on too, which is extremely annoying. here are the directions from the stickied thread:
- put shifter on N, screw off shifter
- open up center console
- pull the whole heated seat module straight up, it will come up. disconnect
- you will be able to pull up the "back" part of the shift plate area (close to center console)
- once it's up, the only point holding it are two clips right below the radio
- pull the shift plate towards the back of the car and a bit angle up. jiggle a bit and it will come off
- once it's out, you will see the TPS unit right below the radio
- unplug BOTH plugs, one small on the right and one bigger one on the left
- put everything back and enjoy
- put shifter on N, screw off shifter
- open up center console
- pull the whole heated seat module straight up, it will come up. disconnect
- you will be able to pull up the "back" part of the shift plate area (close to center console)
- once it's up, the only point holding it are two clips right below the radio
- pull the shift plate towards the back of the car and a bit angle up. jiggle a bit and it will come off
- once it's out, you will see the TPS unit right below the radio
- unplug BOTH plugs, one small on the right and one bigger one on the left
- put everything back and enjoy
Pole Position
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From: NM
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From: Ohio
Guys,
Thanks for your feedback on this, it has been really helpful. I haven't decided what direction I will go at this point. My plan was to swap out the old and install in the new. But knowing I have an 02' and they'll be dead soon may not be worth my time. I might just bite the bullet and buy new for new wheels given I really don't wont to go through modding anything.
The wheels should be in tomorrow for install. I'll post pics. 65 degrees and sunny tomorrow, I'm excited!!
Thanks for your feedback on this, it has been really helpful. I haven't decided what direction I will go at this point. My plan was to swap out the old and install in the new. But knowing I have an 02' and they'll be dead soon may not be worth my time. I might just bite the bullet and buy new for new wheels given I really don't wont to go through modding anything.
The wheels should be in tomorrow for install. I'll post pics. 65 degrees and sunny tomorrow, I'm excited!!
Pole Position
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,090
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From: NM
Guys,
Thanks for your feedback on this, it has been really helpful. I haven't decided what direction I will go at this point. My plan was to swap out the old and install in the new. But knowing I have an 02' and they'll be dead soon may not be worth my time. I might just bite the bullet and buy new for new wheels given I really don't wont to go through modding anything.
The wheels should be in tomorrow for install. I'll post pics. 65 degrees and sunny tomorrow, I'm excited!!
Thanks for your feedback on this, it has been really helpful. I haven't decided what direction I will go at this point. My plan was to swap out the old and install in the new. But knowing I have an 02' and they'll be dead soon may not be worth my time. I might just bite the bullet and buy new for new wheels given I really don't wont to go through modding anything.
The wheels should be in tomorrow for install. I'll post pics. 65 degrees and sunny tomorrow, I'm excited!!
Thread Starter
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Ohio
are you switching to non-runflat tires? the main reason we have tire pressure sensors in our cars is because you can't tell by looking if you have a flat tire with runflats. without the sensors, you'd drive until it was too late to repair the tire. with regular tires, it's pretty obvious when one is low. so there's not much need for the TPS. at least not enough to justify spending $400+ in my opinion. as far as "modding" goes, i wouldn't really consider unplugging the unit a mod. i was a bit hesitant to try it at first, but it's even simpler than the directions make it look. it's a 5 minute job.
Thanks for the heads up. Now that you say that I might actually try out unplugging it as im not doing runflats. $400 chucks is more than I want to throw away.
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From: ny
Thanks! You saved me on this one. I hate the tpms. Is this an easy DIY for a DIY idiot such as myself?
Pole Position
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From: NM
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From: tx
reviving this thread, did this method of dremeling and replacing the battery work for you? I tempted to try it this weekend between replacing my tires...
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Pole Position
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: NC
Replace the OEM system with this:
Orange Electronic P409S Retrofit Tire Pressure Monitoring System
on Amazon for $108. It has digital readouts for both temp and pressure.
Check pics in this link: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...ifes-02-a.html
on Amazon for $108. It has digital readouts for both temp and pressure.
Check pics in this link: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...ifes-02-a.html
Lead Lap
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 541
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From: Iowa
I've been running the Orange TPMS since this summer and they work flawlessly. I hardwired mine into the SC rather than using the power adapter plug (see link below). Any negative reviews I've seen are consistent with power interruptions when the power adapter wiggles in the socket. Works better than the stock system (I know which tire needs attention) at a fraction of the cost.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...elec-tpms.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...elec-tpms.html
Last edited by kjcole; Feb 2, 2012 at 07:19 PM.
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From: ny
I don't know if you're planning to but, if you're going to keep the old tires/wheels as winter tires, I'd suggest you keep the sensors in those and buy a new set for the new wheels. The SC430 is setup to handle 2 sets of TPMS sensors (there's a switch in the glove box to toggle between the two sets of sensors).
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From: ny
Another question, I searched the forum, but no threads came up....
Dealer tells me in order to check which sensor is bad, there is no computer orientated way of doing so. They said they must dismount the tire from the wheel and check the actual sensors. True?
Appreciate the help everyone. I hate the stupid warning light on now, but want to retain the system cause if I get a flat, it stills makes the beeping sound.
Dealer tells me in order to check which sensor is bad, there is no computer orientated way of doing so. They said they must dismount the tire from the wheel and check the actual sensors. True?
Appreciate the help everyone. I hate the stupid warning light on now, but want to retain the system cause if I get a flat, it stills makes the beeping sound.
Pole Position
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: NC
The toggle switch is designed with the idea of someone having 2 completely separate sets of tires (like a winter set and a summer set), with TPMS sensors in all wheels.
