(Part 2) Best replacement tpms sensors according to redditors
We found 72 Reddit comments discussing the best replacement tpms sensors. We ranked the 39 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
A new sensor for my car (a 2011 Subaru Outback) costs a whopping $38 on Amazon, complete with free two days shipping for prime members.
Obviously you need to need to get it replaced and programmed. Mitchell Guide calls this a 0.6 hour job. The local dealer has a $114 an hour labor rate which means you are looking at about $70 in labor and $40 in parts, or $110 total for the repair. Not bad for an item that needs replaced once every few years. My 2011 is still on its original set of four.
PSA #2: Get a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). They are a little pricey, but they can pay for themselves by saving you from costly repairs (or worse) due to blow outs. The RV Geeks just did a video on them. We have the same model they use and love it. However, I recommend getting the "pass-through" type, not the "anti-theft" ones. We bought the anti-theft ones and the security housing can be removed by hand, making the "special tool" for removal useless.
RV Geeks on TPMS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzFlCYknOUE
TPMS: https://www.amazon.com/EEZTire-TPMS-Pressure-Monitoring-System-TPMS10/dp/B009BFMUHQ/
FTR: No affiliations.
Wouldn't a more practical solution be an accurate TPMS system for the tractor which can be easily paired with sensors that are either installed inside the trailer wheel or add-on sensors that replace the valve cap? That way if dropping tire pressure is detected, instead of re-inflating a failing tire the driver can pull to the side of the road and either manually inflate the tire with a lithium battery powered compressor or call for a roadside tire replacement.
Considering that you can buy a 4 tire TPMS system for about 100 bucks it is amazingly cheap insurance.
The TPMS sensor is built into the valve stem inside the wheel. They're pretty inexpensive but replacing one requires dismounting the tire from the wheel. So if you need to have it replaced, the labor is equivalent to remounting a tire. Not something you can do yourself without a tire mounting machine. The system may just need to be relearned, which is something they can do in the parking lot in just a few minutes. You can do it yourself if you want, you just need a TPMS relearn tool, which is also pretty inexpensive.
TPMS CHEVROLET CRUZE RELEARN
acceptance of the process should display.
the receiver is in relearn mode and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on the
DIC screen.
to activate the TPMS sensor. A horn chirp confirms that the sensor identification code has
been matched to this tire and wheel position.
two times to indicate the sensor identification code has been matched to the driver side rear
tire, and the TPMS sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE LEARNING
ACTIVE message on the DIC display screen goes off.
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We used to use these at my shop all the time with no issues. They communicated just fine, and were accurate. I can't say 100% on battery life, but I know of a couple that were going on 5+ years with no problems.
$27.70 on Amazon.com US site.
You can't turn the sensor off, it's mandated by the government unfortunately. You can purchase a New sensor and have it installed at a local tire shop for around $25.
Yeah I have an 8 sensor one for my TV & TT, my TV has it already but I prefer to keep trans temp on the display, plus having everything monitored on the same system (and showing tire temp) gives me extra peace of mind.
Just a heads up, you can get sensors delivered from amazon.ca for $66 each. They need to be paired with your vehicle. This can be done by any dealership (generic system) or by someone who has the right kit. Amazon confirms they fit the 2015 RVR so you should be good to go.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00TPVZNUW/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_3?pf_rd_p=1977604502&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B007NK2NDC&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_r=2T1PVQVY05D9Y30HB96C
edit: I'm pretty sure tires need to come off rims for this to happen.
There's a pretty good kit that's a plug in play option. It just inserts into the 12v power plug and is a little LED display. The sensors just replace your valve stem caps. And are put on with a special tool so they can't be stolen.
Here's the link
https://www.amazon.com/Omega-Steelmate-SM-TP-71P-Pressure-Monitoring/dp/B00OOQINLY
These seem reasonably priced:
https://www.amazon.com/Mopar-68249197AA-TPMS-Sensor/dp/B00KQXBEW4/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=tpms+sensors+jeep&qid=1562025871&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011%2Cp_n_condition-type%3A6461716011&rnid=6461714011&s=gateway&sr=8-1
I found some on Amazon. Do you think I would need to go to the dealer to program them?
Ford 8C2Z-1A203-A TPMS Transmitter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H1O6HE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_8HWCCb3K1GVP2
None of the ones on amazon are verified but you can check the model numbers against the various ST forums and should be fine. Looks like they're cheaper than when I bought mine too. The low-cost tires shop I go to to get my tires fitted never gets it right and I got sick of going back to make them redo it so I just bought my own lol.
Sorry, I misunderstood what I saw before about TPMS on the Odyssey. It was actually related to the run-flat tire option and TPMS is tied into this so I had things mixed up.
As WindWalkerWoosh said, they're about $30/ea and that's for genuine Honda parts (https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Honda-42753-SWA-316-Sensor-Assembly/dp/B007S0ERWC). I'd buy them and take them to a tire shop when you get new tires. They shouldn't balk about installing "someone else's parts" when they're OEM Honda parts still in the original packaging.
I went with the Pacific Dualies PressurePlus.
A bit pricey, but when I was looking for TPMS systems a few years ago, I could only find one that would list every tire's pressure on screen at once, which was a critical requirment for me.
http://www.amazon.com/Dorman-974-039-Pressure-Monitor-System/dp/B003CW4ZOK/
http://www.carid.com/sunpro/sunpro-tpms-kit-16479893.html
I found these 2 links that were recommended on other forums. Amazon states that these wouldn't be compatible with the 2015 model, though?
On the 2010, I'd expect you to have a Schrader valve-stem mounted unit, like this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcraft-TPMS12-Remote-Pressure-Sensor/dp/B001TZSAJI
TPMS on Nissan vehicles is DIY-friendly. All you have to do is follow the TPMS reset procedure with your wheels inflated to the magic values for your model.
The correct values for a 2007 Altima are as follows:
Tire position | Tire pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
----|----
Front LH | 250 (2.5, 36)
Front RH | 230 (2.3, 33)
Rear RH | 210 (2.1, 30)
Rear LH | 190 (1.9, 27)
You will need four Schrader 28204 sensors. These are direct-fit replacements and do not require programming by the installer (they only require registration using the aforementioned TPMS reset procedure).
I had four new tires and Schrader sensors installed on my 2008 Sentra at Sam's Club earlier this year, and I was able to register the new sensors myself without any issues. Sam's charges $15/wheel for tire installation and includes lifetime balance, lifetime rotation, lifetime flat repair, and road hazard protection coverage at no additional cost. They're also running a good sale on a full set of Goodyear tires right now. Check out what they have available for your vehicle, and check Tire Rack for reviews of those models.
If you go this route, make sure to call ahead to your local store to confirm that they will use customer-provided sensors. They charge $5/wheel over the normal installation cost, and they will warn you that they are unable to program customer-provided parts, but keep in mind that programming (i.e. writing an ID number to the sensor itself) isn't required.