@@jimthecarguy Hello, I’ve been having this issue for two weeks now. I have brought my car to the shop fourtimes. They have changed the sensor and reinitialized it and the light goes off. This has happened four different times and I saw the readings on the tires myself. The next day, the TMPS light comes on and blinks then goes solid. II do not have a spare in my trunk so it cannot be that. Is it an issue with the cars computer? Can you provide any answers to this please? I have looked everywhere online and I cannot find any answers to this. I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra.
That was the most comprehensive review of tire pressure system. I’ve ever watched. You did a wonderful job of explaining in very plain English and demonstrating as you went along. Thank you so much for the experience and the knowledge of how the TPS works.
Great the best explanation, I wish all mechanics were like you, unfortunately 95 % of them are bad mechanics, you are in the 5% of good ones. Wish you long live and healthy . God bless you.
Wow what a pro I had a mechanic like that and he decided to give up his wrenches and become a math teacher and a local school hated to lose him but thank you Jim amazing amazing job
Hey Jim. You answered my question early on the In the video but I watched the whole thing because it was so great and informative. You have a great ability to walk through things in a a step by step way that makes it easy for people to learn. Thanks.
Very well explained. My TPMS light came on yesterday in my 2008 Honda Element would not have thought it was that entailed. I checked the air in all four tires for the light to go off. But learning from your vid the sensor could very well be going out. Thank You!
We drove on our Toyota Tundra with this horseshoe symbol on for about 6 days as it turned out there was a nail in one of the tires. So thank God we were safe. But I have the same problem with my Honda Accord if the light goes on it's difficult to get it to turn off. The symbol on your dashboard often means the center has gone out and it's too expensive to replace it. So I just checked my pressure of my tires every so often
Extremely thorough and informative. Still going to have to visit a tire repair shop because I don't have the tools and equipment necessary to do this job, but at least you diagnosed the problem for me. Thanks for posting. Great job.
Most of the time sensors are the problem not the tires this is another brilliant way of thinking by the car manufacturer on how to squeeze more money from you and of course the mechanics loves this idea. From adding air to spending hundred of dollars. Is this what we called advance technology?
Excellent ! I have a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fee with this problem ! I did not know about the battery in the sensor and the "tip" on marking the tire was awesome. Very well done sir !!!!!
Maybe READING is beyond your ability !!! 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE! !!!! People like you would not know which button to push on a two story elevator !!!!! You would stand on 4 in Blackjack too too !
I agree.... Well explained & cleared lot of questions I had regarding these TPMS. A question though: I replaced two tires the other day.... Up came the TPMS light..... I went back, & they said my wheel NEVER had a sensor fitted! I said, well how come the TPMS light was off until I left here? They took the tyre off: and said "Look, there should be a metallic tape here... ....It never had one." !!! After watching this video, I now know that is a complete & utter lie. Bullshit. I am never going back to that shop. And none of my friends will either. Jeeze..... You pay top dollar for decent tyres and get this kind of service.
@@jimthecarguy Jim, I bought a used car with TPMS lights on all original tires and sensors were replaced but not reprogramed, where do I get the numbers from to reprogram them?
Jim……my 2009 Honda CR-V, one of the TMPS sensors was bad, my tires were questionable, 6 months later I got new tires & new sensors, the car was 9 years old when the first one went, about 110,000 miles. I bought sensors on eBay (4 for $43, not $43 dollars each) and they were installed and programmed by Discount Tire. I only paid for the tires. Thanks….Jim
Wow. You got a sweet deal. My sensor(s) went bad a couple years ago. I was researching local replacement and installation and the sensor replacements alone were in the hundreds. I just said "forget it" and simply check my tire pressure every few weeks.
If the government wants to mandate these things they should also mandate a reasonable cost for them. I recently bought my first car with TPMS (my treasured 2004 Honda got totaled). I then purchased a second set of wheels and winter tires. When they told me how much it would cost for TPMS to be installed and programmed in the winter wheels I was shocked! Almost doubling the price of the wheels! Not a chance! I asked several friends who swap out wheels for winter, and not one has had sensors installed in their winter wheels. What good is a safety feature that is inoperative 5 months out of the year?
Jim, Good video! Being sensor battery life is 8-10 yrs, & CRV is 2008, all 4 sensors are at the end of their battery life, perhaps best to install all 4 NEW sensors.
NTB wanted $250/tire for 3 sensors. More than the 4 Michelins on the car. I have been driving 55 years and this is the 1st I've heard of Tire sensor. This is another item to brake for dealer profits. I kept on driving and within 1K miles the lights went out. As my father told me, "don't fix it right away, It'll correct itself or stop on side of the road." good advise in my humble opinion.
As a mechanic I fully agree. Just another thing to charge the unknowing customer for. Like nitrogen in tires, nitrogen in tires is only beneficial for aircraft and race cars (any tire traveling 200mph or more) yet they still think it's needed in the average drivers car lol
Very well done indeed Jim! Just subscribed and I or we appreciate your very important step by step n did NOT skip any details! Ths n many kudos 2 U sharing with UR tire knowledge and skills! Excellent job and I am sure those who did not comment all are thanking to you, I am sure!
Can u use your spare tire sensors and put it on your regular rim to save some money? Also how much do they cost on average I have a Toyota tundra thanks Jeff
Hi Jeff No that will not work because the TPMS system needs to check the pressure for all 5 tires if it has one on the spare tire. To replace one sensor approximately $100.00-$150.00.
Great informative video. When your video went on I sensed we are of one mind in your procedures. That part where you used your tire iron to gain access to remove and reinstall was so cool!. You saved a lot of time and work.
thanks jim , i was unclear how these worked but now i know , i have them on my 2013 RAV4 ,now i know i can expect them to go bad in the next 2-3 years . cheers fellow .
I got installed the new tires and now I start getting this TPM light . I had no issue before what so ever, I Checked the tire pressure which was ok. Every time it resets when I turn off and restart my vehicle but pops up again while driving on highway.
additional question for this subject that is new for me. I assume any given auto mostly is designed to only support 4 TPMS sensors. So if one has a 5th wheel (of exact same style for emergency tire replacement usage) - I assume that will also require the TMPS sensors to be swapped by a mechanic so you can get a proper dash reading? and how would the car know which of the 5 sensors are the 4 sensors the car is actually driving with?
So here is my question. What happens 3 years later when the sensor you replaced goes bad. How do you find the sensor number because it's not printed on the replacement sensor,
You know You are right .I never thought about that.I will in the future make sure to put the number on the customers bill Thank you for pointing that out.
Perhaps find a way to mark it on the sensor itself as well - Most customers aren't going to keep that bill for more than a few days. Great video! I really appreciate the information.
@@jimthecarguy In that case, you can either buy an OEM sensor or get an aftermarket one that fits the vehicle and you won't have to program it, so you won't need that number. Since you're using blank "clonable" units that can be programmed to fit various models, you have to have the information in order to clone the new unit. That's a smart way to cut down on inventory and still be able to give quick service. I enjoyed your video very much... very well done... you're the kind of mechanic everyone wishes for.
You are so amazing at explaining things thoroughly. I love to ask questions but you answered all the questions i had . Thank you for doing these vids. I wish you were in miami; you’d have a customer with me . Thanks again !
Great Video! Clear and Concise! It also shows me I need to take it to the dealer, but at least I now how the knowledge to talk with them intelligently!
Thank you very much. I have a 2008 Saturn VUE, the vehicle is in excellent condition, the only thing is that sensor I didn't know about until now. Thank you so much for your very valuable video, I really appreciate it.
Very well explained with good work ethics 👍 Thanks ! I guess I am very lucky so far, going for 14 years with original TP sensors on my Honda Ridgeline, I just jinxed myself 🤣
Great vid! We had new tires and sensors put on for all 4 tires on our 2007 Honda CRV. The “TPMS” steady light went out but now a TPMS tire pressure light is blinking and it is in the shape of a tire with an exclamation symbol in the middle of it, that now stays blinking, even after driving 30 minutes on Highway at 45 mph. How do I get it to go off?
Thanks Jim for that knowledge. My problem.. When the car starts the TPMS light in my 2006 toyota prius base flashes for 1-2 min then its solid. I had it checked at Town Fare Tire and as soon as he checked the left frt tire, the light whent out. All the batteries ok. He said if he replaced the battery on the left front, thers no guarantee the light will go out. So no changeout. A few days later the light is flashing again then solid. I made sure the tires were at correct psi. The reset button when pushed will slow the flashing to get the recommended 3 flashes in a row, but it continues to flash afterwards and goes solid. I know the car must be in the on position, thats key in with 2 taps on start button, no brake. Now, do I wait for the flashing to stop and go solid, before I push and hold the reset button? Or push button while flashing? Thanks for your patience.
Tire sensors on Amazon $15-$30. Most tire stores will break the bead and install the new sensor for $10 (Tire Kingdom here in Florida). Programming a new sensor is easy, either by cloning, which was shown here, or relearning, which the vehicle relearns the new sensors which would be faster. An easier tool to use is the Autel TS508 or 408. Some auto parts stores will rent the tool or let you use it for free. Also note there are two types of TPMS systems. Those that have sensors in the wheels are called “direct” TPMS. And vehicles that do not have sensors in the wheels are called “indirect” TPMS, like the newer Honda Accord. It uses the ABS system to calculate tire pressure.
This tire pressure system is a major pain in ass just something more to go wrong with your car. I'm not paying over 100 dollars to replace a damn sensor. I'll just keep my eye on my tires.
Yes thanks good stuff/ i got same issue 2009 toyora coralla / heard you try to re-set first do they have a re-set botton?/ first its blink on and off then now on all time.
Hi Jim - Good repair - Starting in what years did they start to install tire senors Suppose a person wants a tire rotation will that hand held device show what tire sensor goes on what side of the car ?
Jim talks about the battery going bad. if its a dry cell battery, that'd be pretty severe, as he's expecting it back for one of the other 3 tire sensors
Great explanation. Thanks. I have a 2004/2005 Touareg with the TPMS warning on. Was time to get new tyres and inflated to spec its psi level. Lights still on. Looks like I need sensors!! (haven't re set it though!). I saw that not al sensors are the same!!? Any guidance?
Jacksplace: I agree with your sentiment: "Idiot light" ... more to go wrong etc. But when said light is not "ON" when you replace tyres...WTF should you accept it being "ON" after paying damn good money for replacing tyres? Huh?
Hi jim, thanks for the video..... I changed two tpms in a 2011 scion xb.... Reprogrammed the computer using the lexus/ Toyota software. This vehicle has a reset button under the dash for the tpms light... Would know procedure for killing the warning light?... Thanks.
Does the new tpms get its own number or not? If it gets its own number, can we use it. Did the motor computer already have the tpms numbers for respective wheels such like LF, RF, RR, and LR. Can you explain for me. Very interesting
Would you say it's advisable to have all the sensors replaced when adding new tires, particularly if it occurs at a time of expected end of battery life?
I need to check the tire sensors on one vehicle which I have to put a new battery in and hope all is fine with them. The last time I had one of the lights come on while driving the vehicle with the sensors in them it was a tire which had low air pressure and I solved that problem easily.
Hi! 2010 Honda Fit Base model. Today, I drove to the destination and all was good. Coming back the TPMS light(as in the video) lit up. Came home and scanned the car. Scan tool showed ID 34 DTC-Tire2 Pressure Sensor Signal Failure. I don't know which tire is 34. I do know that Fit IDs as 32, 34, 26 and 38. My assumption is that one of the sensors(34) didn't respond to TPMS Control Unit. I don't have a dedicated tool which you used in the video. Tire pressure seems good. I erased TPMS and light went away. Will need to drive in the morning and test. Maybe you know the ID designation and may help which tire is in question?
Before you go to all of this trouble, you should add the correct amount of air to all 4 tires plus the spare tire in the trunk, then drive for 20 minutes and the light should go off, just remember to check the spare tire and add air if needed, bc the spare tire has a sensor inside of it also. Most people forget to check and add air to the spare.
You want to know why there isn't a stand-alone self charging design? Because someone patented that idea some time ago and has sat on that patent ever since. I know about it only because I looked it up and stumbled across a patent for it.
thank you. i really have this issue a lot of time. when i want the machanic we have at the town he told me you have to change all 4 sensors. and i have One bad sensor but today i figure out that there’s no necessary to change all sensors. thank you for your time
Great video. I really like the way you explained clearly and step by step from start to finish. wonderful job. I will watch more of your videos. Please keep posting more. Thanks.
Hi Jim we have 2011 Honda 4WD CRV. Just got 4 new tires put on & the TPMS light was on when we got home with the car , i did not notice as i was driving. This light was never on before . Was there supposed to be a setting , that was not reset from the tire garage when they installed the 4 new tires . Thank You . Bill
YOU MADE IT LOOK VERY SIMPLE THATS THE SIGN OF A REAL PRO. i HAVE ONE QUESTION FOR YOU. DOES THE SCANNER YOU USE TELL YOU WHAT FREQUENCY THE SENSOR IS ?
My 2011 Honda Accord has both the low tire pressure (horseshoe with !) and “TPMS” indicator lights. The horseshoe light keeps flashing but not the “TMPS” light. I took it to two service shops & both confirmed the sensors are good & performed a re-learn procedure. I drove it for several days & it still flashes.
Thanks, that was awesome, you really handled ll the details and I appreciate your video, your experience, your professional and easy to follow and super complete - love it, Keep it up!!!
Very professionally done so gratifying and satisfying to watch gained a lot of knowledge and learning thanks so much for your sharing. Excellent articulation very clear with all your pronunciation so happy to watch your presentation again thanks so much
@@deeneyugn4824 You are missing the point with your flippant remark: There is good new technology and there is ridiculous new technology. TPMS falls soundly into the latter category. Simply pointless.
Thanks Jim for a detailed explanation of the TPMS warning light. I get this light sometimes and by pressing the brake and reset button, the light goes off. I am not sure whether changing the all season tires from winter without balancing the tires will trigger this? Car is Corolla 2006.
Sir thank you for the good explanation. I have a Toyota Camry 09 I send it to America's tire change all 4 tmps they said with in 30 miles the light on the dashboard tmps will turn off. My car run over 70 miles but the sensor is still on. What is the problem Sir. Thanks.
Great video Jim!! I did learn a lot I'm amateur but you are a pro, could you help me with the front and rear windshield washer of my Honda CR-V 2008 it doesn't work, thanks
@@derpherpp Many electronic systems use sensors that do not contain batteries. They're referred to as RF tags. One example is the chips they implant into pets to identify them. Another is the anti-theft devices you see on some store purchase items. They get their energy from the electromagnetic field being radiated by the transmitter the vet uses or, in the case of the stores, located at the exit doors. It's a shame that auto manufacturers can't make use of that sort of technology for the TPMS sensors.
It's magic, Centrifugal force is movement that creates heat, the heat creates a current and the current produces electricity that powers the sensor. Simple ?
@@mousetowndude A radio-frequency identification system uses tags, or labels attached to the objects to be identified. Two-way radio transmitter-receivers called interrogators or readers send a signal to the tag and read its response. RFID tags can be either passive, active or battery-assisted passive. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-frequency_identification
@@jumpercable20 "Centrifugal force is movement" Nope CF is NOT 'movement.' Neither does CF 'create heat;' nor does 'heat create current;' and 'current produces electricity' is als false.
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@@jimthecarguy Hello,
I’ve been having this issue for two weeks now. I have brought my car to the shop fourtimes. They have changed the sensor and reinitialized it and the light goes off. This has happened four different times and I saw the readings on the tires myself. The next day, the TMPS light comes on and blinks then goes solid. II do not have a spare in my trunk so it cannot be that. Is it an issue with the cars computer? Can you provide any answers to this please?
I have looked everywhere online and I cannot find any answers to this. I have a 2013 Hyundai Elantra.
Good job
This is the kind of guy I want as my mechanic! Detail-oriented and honest; tough to find these days.
Thank you for watching . Don't forget to subscribe.
@@jimthecarguy u r really a nice person. Be honest and helpful to everyone. God will give u reward for this. May i know where r u from sir ?//? 🙏✔
@@jimthecarguy You would be a very good teacher. Very nice and clear voice. I ♥like your English accent.
That’s the reason I sub about a year ago, because of how he details everything so you’ll have a better understanding. 👍🏼
@@MK-73starsHe sounds like a New Yorker I could be mistaken.
I can not believe that the tire shop has never mentioned these sensors. This is awesome information. Thank you so muchI
Thanks Jim, great video and very clear. Delighted to see a mechanic who still takes the car on a road test.....
Thank you for your help. As a widowed Mom of 2, I need this kind of free information.
Truly a knowledgeable mechanic with great understanding and a gift to explaining to novices.
I appreciate that!
That was the most comprehensive review of tire pressure system. I’ve ever watched. You did a wonderful job of explaining in very plain English and demonstrating as you went along. Thank you so much for the experience and the knowledge of how the TPS works.
Great the best explanation, I wish all mechanics were like you, unfortunately 95 % of them are bad mechanics, you are in the 5% of good ones.
Wish you long live and healthy .
God bless you.
This is the best how to video I have ever seen. A real pro telling us how to perform the repair. Thanks.
Wow what a pro I had a mechanic like that and he decided to give up his wrenches and become a math teacher and a local school hated to lose him but thank you Jim amazing amazing job
I really appreciate you time teaching us new things that we can take care ourselves but not only that, we stop thinking of not worry about it.
Hey Jim. You answered my question early on the In the video but I watched the whole thing because it was so great and informative. You have a great ability to walk through things in a a step by step way that makes it easy for people to learn. Thanks.
MaryAdele Revoy Appreciate the comment, thanks for watching my video.
Very well explained. My TPMS light came on yesterday in my 2008 Honda Element would not have thought it was that entailed. I checked the air in all four tires for the light to go off. But learning from your vid the sensor could very well be going out. Thank You!
We drove on our Toyota Tundra with this horseshoe symbol on for about 6 days as it turned out there was a nail in one of the tires. So thank God we were safe. But I have the same problem with my Honda Accord if the light goes on it's difficult to get it to turn off. The symbol on your dashboard often means the center has gone out and it's too expensive to replace it. So I just checked my pressure of my tires every so often
Extremely thorough and informative. Still going to have to visit a tire repair shop because I don't have the tools and equipment necessary to do this job, but at least you diagnosed the problem for me. Thanks for posting. Great job.
I do a live stream Sunday night at 7:00 PM (EST) I will talk about this problem.I hope you can stop by.
I wish Jim was my mechanic. He looks honest and diligent!
Most of the time sensors are the problem not the tires this is another brilliant way of thinking by the car manufacturer on how to squeeze more money from you and of course the mechanics loves this idea. From adding air to spending hundred of dollars. Is this what we called advance technology?
You a very good mechanic. Very nice and clear voice. I love your English accent.
Easy to understand. Thank You.
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Thank you very much!
Excellent ! I have a 2018 Hyundai Santa Fee with this problem ! I did not know about the battery in the sensor and the "tip" on marking the tire was awesome. Very well done sir !!!!!
Ahahahahaha. Hyundai Santa has no battery sensors. 😂
Maybe READING is beyond your ability !!! 2018 HYUNDAI SANTA FE! !!!! People like you would not know which button to push on a two story elevator !!!!! You would stand on 4 in Blackjack too too !
Check the spare. Brilliant! That's the type of problem that would drive us shade tree types crazy. Great instruction.
I learned something new today, battery powered wheels! How did we ever live without them? Great video through, thanks.
Clear and accurate real time repair information. Your channel is a class above most and delivered with a humble attitude - keep up the great work.
Thank you for watching and your kind words
I agree.... Well explained & cleared lot of questions I had regarding these TPMS.
A question though:
I replaced two tires the other day.... Up came the TPMS light.....
I went back, & they said my wheel NEVER had a sensor fitted!
I said, well how come the TPMS light was off until I left here?
They took the tyre off: and said "Look, there should be a metallic tape here...
....It never had one." !!!
After watching this video, I now know that is a complete & utter lie. Bullshit.
I am never going back to that shop. And none of my friends will either.
Jeeze..... You pay top dollar for decent tyres and get this kind of service.
@@jimthecarguy Jim, I bought a used car with TPMS lights on all original tires and sensors were replaced but not reprogramed, where do I get the numbers from to reprogram them?
Finally, a video that actually explains the important details. Good job.
Jim……my 2009 Honda CR-V, one of the TMPS sensors was bad, my tires were questionable, 6 months later I got new tires & new sensors, the car was 9 years old when the first one went, about 110,000 miles. I bought sensors on eBay (4 for $43, not $43 dollars each) and they were installed and programmed by Discount Tire. I only paid for the tires. Thanks….Jim
Wow. You got a sweet deal. My sensor(s) went bad a couple years ago. I was researching local replacement and installation and the sensor replacements alone were in the hundreds. I just said "forget it" and simply check my tire pressure every few weeks.
If the government wants to mandate these things they should also mandate a reasonable cost for them. I recently bought my first car with TPMS (my treasured 2004 Honda got totaled). I then purchased a second set of wheels and winter tires. When they told me how much it would cost for TPMS to be installed and programmed in the winter wheels I was shocked! Almost doubling the price of the wheels! Not a chance! I asked several friends who swap out wheels for winter, and not one has had sensors installed in their winter wheels. What good is a safety feature that is inoperative 5 months out of the year?
Excellent description on how to solve the problem of TPMS step by step. You are really a pro. God Bless.
Jim, Good video! Being sensor battery life is 8-10 yrs, & CRV is 2008, all 4 sensors are at the end of their battery life, perhaps best to install all 4 NEW sensors.
You’re a great teacher, and an honest good mechanic if I was in New York or Jersey I will only go to you but the problem I’m in Virginia😊
This guy its very prefesional. He know what he is doing. The best explanation that ever had. Thank
I'm happy to help.
You gotta check the air in the spare also. My spare has gone low before and triggered the dash light.
Truly a knowledgeable mechanic with great understanding and a gift to explaining to anyone . Wish you lived near me in South Jersey .
NTB wanted $250/tire for 3 sensors. More than the 4 Michelins on the car. I have been driving 55 years and this is the 1st I've heard of Tire sensor. This is another item to brake for dealer profits. I kept on driving and within 1K miles the lights went out. As my father told me, "don't fix it right away, It'll correct itself or stop on side of the road." good advise in my humble opinion.
As a mechanic I fully agree. Just another thing to charge the unknowing customer for. Like nitrogen in tires, nitrogen in tires is only beneficial for aircraft and race cars (any tire traveling 200mph or more) yet they still think it's needed in the average drivers car lol
All you haters wish you knew what this man has already forgot.....listen to him, he can save you $$$$$$$ it cost $50 bucks for what he"s doing!
What does one of those TPS programmers cost? Are there specific programmers for any specific sensor/car make?
Very well done indeed Jim! Just subscribed and I or we appreciate your very important step by step n did NOT skip any details! Ths n many kudos 2 U sharing with UR tire knowledge and skills! Excellent job and I am sure those who did not comment all are thanking to you, I am sure!
i'M A MECHANIC TOO, VERY,VERY USEFUL VIDEO,THANKS i GOT THE SAME TPMS TOOL STILL LEARNING HOW TO USE IT
Jimthecarguy is also jimthe-cameraman-guy, jimthe-sound-guy and jimthe-videoproducer-guy. Excellent video all you guys. Very well done.
Thank you so much for this educational video. My car has exactly the same problem and I’m so grateful for your kind sharing of knowledge.
Can u use your spare tire sensors and put it on your regular rim to save some money? Also how much do they cost on average I have a Toyota tundra thanks Jeff
Hi Jeff
No that will not work because the TPMS system needs to check the pressure for all 5 tires if it has one on the spare tire. To replace one sensor approximately $100.00-$150.00.
@@jimthecarguyok thanks for the info I appreciate it keep the videos coming 👍🇺🇸
Great informative video. When your video went on I sensed we are of one mind in your procedures. That part where you used your tire iron to gain access to remove and reinstall was so cool!. You saved a lot of time and work.
thanks jim , i was unclear how these worked but now i know , i have them on my 2013 RAV4 ,now i know i can expect them to go bad in the next 2-3 years . cheers fellow .
chris90 Thank you for your input Usually they will last 5to 7 years
I got installed the new tires and now I start getting this TPM light . I had no issue before what so ever, I Checked the tire pressure which was ok. Every time it resets when I turn off and restart my vehicle but pops up again while driving on highway.
Got same signal at high way. I became passed up
additional question for this subject that is new for me. I assume any given auto mostly is designed to only support 4 TPMS sensors. So if one has a 5th wheel (of exact same style for emergency tire replacement usage) - I assume that will also require the TMPS sensors to be swapped by a mechanic so you can get a proper dash reading? and how would the car know which of the 5 sensors are the 4 sensors the car is actually driving with?
So here is my question. What happens 3 years later when the sensor you replaced goes bad. How do you find the sensor number because it's not printed on the replacement sensor,
You know You are right .I never thought about that.I will in the future make sure to put the number on the customers bill Thank you for pointing that out.
Glad to help, I was scratching my head over that.
Perhaps find a way to mark it on the sensor itself as well - Most customers aren't going to keep that bill for more than a few days. Great video! I really appreciate the information.
@@jimthecarguy In that case, you can either buy an OEM sensor or get an aftermarket one that fits the vehicle and you won't have to program it, so you won't need that number. Since you're using blank "clonable" units that can be programmed to fit various models, you have to have the information in order to clone the new unit. That's a smart way to cut down on inventory and still be able to give quick service. I enjoyed your video very much... very well done... you're the kind of mechanic everyone wishes for.
I enjoyed finding out why my 2009 Honda Civic had this light on. I appreciate this was very informative. Great video. Thanks
You are so amazing at explaining things thoroughly. I love to ask questions but you answered all the questions i had . Thank you for doing these vids. I wish you were in miami; you’d have a customer with me . Thanks again !
Great Video! Clear and Concise! It also shows me I need to take it to the dealer, but at least I now how the knowledge to talk with them intelligently!
I like the old fashion tire sensor ,thump,thump, thump,thump,works every time ! And didn't have to pay 250 bucks to and fix a dam dash light ! 👍🏼
Not a damn dash light they are called " idiot
They are call "idiot lights"
Thank you very much. I have a 2008 Saturn VUE, the vehicle is in excellent condition, the only thing is that sensor I didn't know about until now. Thank you so much for your very valuable video, I really appreciate it.
Very well explained with good work ethics 👍 Thanks !
I guess I am very lucky so far, going for 14 years with original TP sensors on my Honda Ridgeline,
I just jinxed myself 🤣
Thanks for watching. Im happy to help. Don't forget to subscribe.
Great vid! We had new tires and sensors put on for all 4 tires on our 2007 Honda CRV. The “TPMS” steady light went out but now a TPMS tire pressure light is blinking and it is in the shape of a tire with an exclamation symbol in the middle of it, that now stays blinking, even after driving 30 minutes on Highway at 45 mph. How do I get it to go off?
Great video, it covers all possible issues related to TPMS, thanks.
Thanks Jim for that knowledge. My problem.. When the car starts the TPMS light in my 2006 toyota prius base flashes for 1-2 min then its solid. I had it checked at Town Fare Tire and as soon as he checked the left frt tire, the light whent out. All the batteries ok. He said if he replaced the battery on the left front, thers no guarantee the light will go out. So no changeout. A few days later the light is flashing again then solid. I made sure the tires were at correct psi. The reset button when pushed will slow the flashing to get the recommended 3 flashes in a row, but it continues to flash afterwards and goes solid. I know the car must be in the on position, thats key in with 2 taps on start button, no brake. Now, do I wait for the flashing to stop and go solid, before I push and hold the reset button? Or push button while flashing? Thanks for your patience.
Hi Jim very good job you are very honest and clear in explaining your work.Thank You.
Tire sensors on Amazon $15-$30. Most tire stores will break the bead and install the new sensor for $10 (Tire Kingdom here in Florida). Programming a new sensor is easy, either by cloning, which was shown here, or relearning, which the vehicle relearns the new sensors which would be faster. An easier tool to use is the Autel TS508 or 408. Some auto parts stores will rent the tool or let you use it for free. Also note there are two types of TPMS systems. Those that have sensors in the wheels are called “direct” TPMS. And vehicles that do not have sensors in the wheels are called “indirect” TPMS, like the newer Honda Accord. It uses the ABS system to calculate tire pressure.
Great info that it can be replaced and relearned without any reprogramming.
Hey Jim , thanx for the info . Great job . Where did you get that meter you used and how much . Thanx
True mechanic,this guy is who I will take my car to.
This tire pressure system is a major pain in ass just something more to go wrong with your car.
I'm not paying over 100 dollars to replace a damn sensor. I'll just keep my eye on my tires.
Liu: Exactly....just as I've been doing for 50 years...before this nonsense came along.
Now I have a taped-over TPMS warning light!
My kind of mechanic honest n not trying to pull a scam
Another fine job Jim! Keep up the good work.
The Disgruntled Mechanic thank you Mike
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Yes thanks good stuff/ i got same issue 2009 toyora coralla / heard you try to re-set first do they have a re-set botton?/ first its blink on and off then now on all time.
Hi Jim -
Good repair -
Starting in what years did they start to install tire senors
Suppose a person wants a tire rotation will that hand held device show what tire sensor goes on what side of the car ?
Pete Moss I'm not positive but the sensor became very common around 2004 on most cars
Ok thank's Jim
2007 mandatory
Jim talks about the battery going bad. if its a dry cell battery, that'd be pretty severe, as he's expecting it back for one of the other 3 tire sensors
I found a rebuild kit for tpms schrader valve on ebay :TPMS Programmable Sensor Service Kit Schrader Automotive 20018. For $2.84 on 7-7-2018.
Does this work for the opposite problem? Where the light doesn't come on ever though the tires are low?
Hi Jim, a true mechanic!
Thanks for your time and this fine DIY video. Just looked at Amazon and put Smart Sensor in my cart.
Once again thank you!
Michael Miller did you also get the tool with the sensors?
Jim, the unit on your Amazon tool list. But, I read the description and I still do not know. Cost was $199.00
Guess I will find out then.
Michael Miller you will need the sensors also. I just put another whole kit on my Amazon store check it out
OK Jim,
I will obtain those too.
Thanks again & CUL.
@@MichaelMiller-od6pu did you get the right thing?
Great explanation. Thanks. I have a 2004/2005 Touareg with the TPMS warning on. Was time to get new tyres and inflated to spec its psi level. Lights still on. Looks like I need sensors!! (haven't re set it though!). I saw that not al sensors are the same!!? Any guidance?
very Informative Jim seeing as they never put them in the new winter wheels I guess now its time for electrical tape over the idiot light
Jacksplace: I agree with your sentiment: "Idiot light" ... more to go wrong etc.
But when said light is not "ON" when you replace tyres...WTF should you accept it being "ON" after paying damn good money for replacing tyres? Huh?
Hi jim, thanks for the video..... I changed two tpms in a 2011 scion xb.... Reprogrammed the computer using the lexus/ Toyota software. This vehicle has a reset button under the dash for the tpms light... Would know procedure for killing the warning light?... Thanks.
Thanks for the time & effort you put into this video. Very informative.
Does the new tpms get its own number or not? If it gets its own number, can we use it. Did the motor computer already have the tpms numbers for respective wheels such like LF, RF, RR, and LR. Can you explain for me. Very interesting
Would you say it's advisable to have all the sensors replaced when adding new tires, particularly if it occurs at a time of expected end of battery life?
Thanks for this video, I just broke a customers tpms over a $13 tire change. how many types of sensors are there? I noticed you had 2 to choose from
jim i hit a curb and my lite came on and the right front sensor came up on dash and said low pressure . Is a sensor replacement required ?
If the light is still on after putting air in it then you probably need a new sensor
Those dopey sensors are always crapping out!
I need to check the tire sensors on one vehicle which I have to put a new battery in and hope all is fine with them. The last time I had one of the lights come on while driving the vehicle with the sensors in them it was a tire which had low air pressure and I solved that problem easily.
Thank you for being so detailed. You're the best
I'm happy to help. Thanks for watching. Don't forget to hit the bell for notifications when a new video is posted.
Hi! 2010 Honda Fit Base model. Today, I drove to the destination and all was good. Coming back the TPMS light(as in the video) lit up. Came home and scanned the car. Scan tool showed ID 34 DTC-Tire2 Pressure Sensor Signal Failure. I don't know which tire is 34. I do know that Fit IDs as 32, 34, 26 and 38. My assumption is that one of the sensors(34) didn't respond to TPMS Control Unit. I don't have a dedicated tool which you used in the video. Tire pressure seems good. I erased TPMS and light went away. Will need to drive in the morning and test. Maybe you know the ID designation and may help which tire is in question?
Before you go to all of this trouble, you should add the correct amount of air to all 4 tires plus the spare tire in the trunk, then drive for 20 minutes and the light should go off, just remember to check the spare tire and add air if needed, bc the spare tire has a sensor inside of it also. Most people forget to check and add air to the spare.
Thanks for watching.
Thanks for info. I didn't know that shit
sometimes the spare is monitored also, how do I know if it is included or not. thanks, great video on ow to change the sensor.
Yeah, replace a $65 sensor rather than a $3 battery. Gotta LOVE the corruption......
You want to know why there isn't a stand-alone self charging design? Because someone patented that idea some time ago and has sat on that patent ever since. I know about it only because I looked it up and stumbled across a patent for it.
thank you. i really have this issue a lot of time. when i want the machanic we have at the town he told me you have to change all 4 sensors. and i have One bad sensor but today i figure out that there’s no necessary to change all sensors. thank you for your time
Thank you for watching
Great video. I really like the way you explained clearly and step by step from start to finish. wonderful job. I will watch more of your videos. Please keep posting more. Thanks.
Jim, can you just use a lighter or darker "Majec Marker" on the clone?
Excellent job !!! ...From 1 to 10 scale , I give you 1000 !!!
what is reader is it.what name and where do you buy thank jim
Hi Jim we have 2011 Honda 4WD CRV. Just got 4 new tires put on & the TPMS light was on when we got home with the car , i did not notice as i was driving. This light was never on before . Was there supposed to be a setting , that was not reset from the tire garage when they installed the 4 new tires . Thank You . Bill
Straightforward and precise video. Thanks for the info!
Question : can we check the. Tpms conditions with a regular scanner ?
Great, informative video, and easy to follow. I won't be doing it myself, but I can ask intelligent questions of the mechanic.
Hi Jim
Thanks for your instructions on how to correct the TPMS . Please send me the name of the TPMS scanner.
I have the tool in my Amazon store. Here is the link.Here are some of the tools that jimthecarguy uses
www.amazon.com/shop/jimthecarguy
Love the way you take the time to explain what you are actually doing or looking for. Thank you for your videos!....subscribed!!!
YOU MADE IT LOOK VERY SIMPLE THATS THE SIGN OF A REAL PRO. i HAVE ONE QUESTION FOR YOU. DOES THE SCANNER YOU USE TELL YOU WHAT FREQUENCY THE SENSOR IS ?
Excellent. Great information. Thanks Jim....
My 2011 Honda Accord has both the low tire pressure (horseshoe with !) and “TPMS” indicator lights. The horseshoe light keeps flashing but not the “TMPS” light. I took it to two service shops & both confirmed the sensors are good & performed a re-learn procedure. I drove it for several days & it still flashes.
Thanks, that was awesome, you really handled ll the details and I appreciate your video, your experience, your professional and easy to follow and super complete
- love it, Keep it up!!!
Im happy to help. Thanks for watching.
Very professionally done so gratifying and satisfying to watch gained a lot of knowledge and learning thanks so much for your sharing. Excellent articulation very clear with all your pronunciation so happy to watch your presentation again thanks so much
Thank you for your input and feedback
My grandpa lived 98 years without a tire sensor.
Ha ha ha, same as Fred Flintstone, heck his mobile didn’t need brake either.
@@deeneyugn4824 You are missing the point with your flippant remark:
There is good new technology and there is ridiculous new technology.
TPMS falls soundly into the latter category. Simply pointless.
@pan af Yeah...My tyre supplier wrecked one of mine and denied doing so. Until I asked why that one tyre now had a new valve stem installed. Mmm?
Patagualian Mostly why are you salty?
@@patagualianmostly7437 When the battery dies in the sensor the tire must be dismounted and remounted. totally ridiculous.
Thanks Jim for a detailed explanation of the TPMS warning light. I get this light sometimes and by pressing the brake and reset button, the light goes off. I am not sure whether changing the all season tires from winter without balancing the tires will trigger this? Car is Corolla 2006.
More digital crap to go wrong. A $65 part plus labor? No wonder people are buying fewer new cars.
Sir thank you for the good explanation. I have a Toyota Camry 09 I send it to America's tire change all 4 tmps they said with in 30 miles the light on the dashboard tmps will turn off. My car run over 70 miles but the sensor is still on. What is the problem Sir. Thanks.
They need to program the car to recognize the new sensors.
@@jimthecarguy thank you sir for your reply.
WHAT A VERY NICE MAN ! GREAT VIDEO ! THANK YOU VERY MUCH !
Great video Jim!! I did learn a lot I'm amateur but you are a pro, could you help me with the front and rear windshield washer of my Honda CR-V 2008 it doesn't work, thanks
Very informative, thank you for detailed video. Greatly appreciated.
Well, now I know and the info is very much appreciated.
Now I can my my 2008 G35 fixed without fear of being ripped off.
Great video! I didn't know the sensors have a battery in them.
Jackie Freeman how did you think electronic suppose to works without battery?
@@derpherpp Many electronic systems use sensors that do not contain batteries. They're referred to as RF tags. One example is the chips they implant into pets to identify them. Another is the anti-theft devices you see on some store purchase items. They get their energy from the electromagnetic field being radiated by the transmitter the vet uses or, in the case of the stores, located at the exit doors. It's a shame that auto manufacturers can't make use of that sort of technology for the TPMS sensors.
It's magic, Centrifugal force is movement that creates heat, the heat creates a current and the current produces electricity that powers the sensor. Simple ?
@@mousetowndude A radio-frequency identification system uses tags, or labels attached to the objects to be identified. Two-way radio transmitter-receivers called interrogators or readers send a signal to the tag and read its response. RFID tags can be either passive, active or battery-assisted passive. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radio-frequency_identification
@@jumpercable20 "Centrifugal force is movement" Nope CF is NOT 'movement.' Neither does CF 'create heat;' nor does 'heat create current;' and 'current produces electricity' is als false.