tmps sensor battery replacement design flaw?!
#17
Thinking of giving it a try...Its less than 1/2 price of OEM...and this apparently being a 'consumable' item like tires and such I'll be happy if it holds up for more than a year.
http://oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sensors_...re-Sensors-SET
http://oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sensors_...re-Sensors-SET
Thanks
Yves
#18
Dealers can figure it out by the VIN. Called suncoast porsche they confirmed the 433 MHz.
Last edited by socialpro; 11-06-2012 at 01:11 PM.
#21
I can accept the $100 car battery replacement every few years -- but a $600-1000 tire pressure battery replacement where the entire sensor needs to be replaced 'feels' unjust. Had a C6 corvette owner today mention that the TPMS in that IS an actual battery replacement that pops in/out of the sensor. Im SURE that wouldn't have been too hard for the porsche engineers to devise - but hey they gotta make $ somehow
I hear you. But the cost of $600-1000 is more than just the sensors, its the unmounting of tires, remounting, balancing, etc. If you change the sensors when you get new tires mounted to replace worn ones, a lot of that cost disappears.
I'm sure Porsche looked at what brand of sensors to use for the car and came to a decision its more reliable/business beneficial to have non-serviceable TPMS sensors. Though I don't think the case was that they would make huge profits out of using the non-serviceable versions. If you want to replace the battery on the serviceable version, you would still need to pull the wheels, remove the tires, remount the tires and re-inflate.
#22
I hear you. But the cost of $600-1000 is more than just the sensors, its the unmounting of tires, remounting, balancing, etc. If you change the sensors when you get new tires mounted to replace worn ones, a lot of that cost disappears.
I'm sure Porsche looked at what brand of sensors to use for the car and came to a decision its more reliable/business beneficial to have non-serviceable TPMS sensors. Though I don't think the case was that they would make huge profits out of using the non-serviceable versions. If you want to replace the battery on the serviceable version, you would still need to pull the wheels, remove the tires, remount the tires and re-inflate.
I'm sure Porsche looked at what brand of sensors to use for the car and came to a decision its more reliable/business beneficial to have non-serviceable TPMS sensors. Though I don't think the case was that they would make huge profits out of using the non-serviceable versions. If you want to replace the battery on the serviceable version, you would still need to pull the wheels, remove the tires, remount the tires and re-inflate.
#23
TPMS Deactivation..
I too was frustrated by this very expensive "disposable" item-- tpms transmitters-- and not being to find any reasonable costing replacements. I read something someplace that indicated most TPMS transmitters were subject to such a harsh life-- vibration, bumps, moisture, heat, etc-- that they were "potted" in to preserve their function-- and of course there is always the liability thing going on..
Here in Phoenix I just had Don Jackson Junior (indy service) VAGCom disable the dispaly on my 2006 c2s-- no more warnings on the dash. I think 2006 is the last year you can legally get away with that. Cost me like $75 if I remember right. The tech was very effective and excited to do it since I think this was the first car they had ever done this on.
I religiously monitor my tire pressure anyway, so I don't feel the need for the TPMS system. When China starts making reasonable replacements-- I go that route....
Here in Phoenix I just had Don Jackson Junior (indy service) VAGCom disable the dispaly on my 2006 c2s-- no more warnings on the dash. I think 2006 is the last year you can legally get away with that. Cost me like $75 if I remember right. The tech was very effective and excited to do it since I think this was the first car they had ever done this on.
I religiously monitor my tire pressure anyway, so I don't feel the need for the TPMS system. When China starts making reasonable replacements-- I go that route....
#24
I too was frustrated by this very expensive "disposable" item-- tpms transmitters-- and not being to find any reasonable costing replacements. I read something someplace that indicated most TPMS transmitters were subject to such a harsh life-- vibration, bumps, moisture, heat, etc-- that they were "potted" in to preserve their function-- and of course there is always the liability thing going on..
Here in Phoenix I just had Don Jackson Junior (indy service) VAGCom disable the dispaly on my 2006 c2s-- no more warnings on the dash. I think 2006 is the last year you can legally get away with that. Cost me like $75 if I remember right. The tech was very effective and excited to do it since I think this was the first car they had ever done this on.
I religiously monitor my tire pressure anyway, so I don't feel the need for the TPMS system. When China starts making reasonable replacements-- I go that route....
Here in Phoenix I just had Don Jackson Junior (indy service) VAGCom disable the dispaly on my 2006 c2s-- no more warnings on the dash. I think 2006 is the last year you can legally get away with that. Cost me like $75 if I remember right. The tech was very effective and excited to do it since I think this was the first car they had ever done this on.
I religiously monitor my tire pressure anyway, so I don't feel the need for the TPMS system. When China starts making reasonable replacements-- I go that route....
#25
Socialpro,
seriously, instead of trying to disable the TPMS alarms on the dashboard, where do we stand with the replacement sensors? Did you get them installed? Is the system capable of reading the pressure correctly?
I am hoping to go the same route as you did and would love to hear from you.
Thanks in advance.
Yves
seriously, instead of trying to disable the TPMS alarms on the dashboard, where do we stand with the replacement sensors? Did you get them installed? Is the system capable of reading the pressure correctly?
I am hoping to go the same route as you did and would love to hear from you.
Thanks in advance.
Yves
#26
Socialpro,
seriously, instead of trying to disable the TPMS alarms on the dashboard, where do we stand with the replacement sensors? Did you get them installed? Is the system capable of reading the pressure correctly?
I am hoping to go the same route as you did and would love to hear from you.
Thanks in advance.
Yves
seriously, instead of trying to disable the TPMS alarms on the dashboard, where do we stand with the replacement sensors? Did you get them installed? Is the system capable of reading the pressure correctly?
I am hoping to go the same route as you did and would love to hear from you.
Thanks in advance.
Yves
Also - sensors arrived with no 'receipt' or indication of any sort that they have been programmed for the 911. Keeping fingers crossed that everything plays out fine.
#27
Disabling TPMS Daash error display....
Don Jackson Enterprises is on 19th ave between Hatcher and Peoria, if I remember right. Don Jr. runs the place and does great work for reasonable rates.
When I put on a new set of Hankooks all around, I just had Discount tire remove the transmitters and install metal valve stems. Discount told me that they would be unable to remove the transmitters if my c2s was a 2007 model-- due to the law.
One of the reaons 997's have the transmitters is because due to the extreme low bias of the tires, you can barely tell if your tire is really low on pressure or even flat. So if you pull the transmitters-- you have to be responsible to check your pressures and make sure they are safe.
PS-- I'm not happy with the Hankooks (v12)-- makes the car squirrelly-- more so than the P0's I had on before (but much cheaper...) Wouldn't do them again if I had known....
When I put on a new set of Hankooks all around, I just had Discount tire remove the transmitters and install metal valve stems. Discount told me that they would be unable to remove the transmitters if my c2s was a 2007 model-- due to the law.
One of the reaons 997's have the transmitters is because due to the extreme low bias of the tires, you can barely tell if your tire is really low on pressure or even flat. So if you pull the transmitters-- you have to be responsible to check your pressures and make sure they are safe.
PS-- I'm not happy with the Hankooks (v12)-- makes the car squirrelly-- more so than the P0's I had on before (but much cheaper...) Wouldn't do them again if I had known....
#28
It WORKED!!
Installed 2 left side sensors (front and rears) ... thats what was showing up dead on the dash...and after reset etc sensors are working/reading fine! No more errors etc. Will change up my other two in the near future but so far all are now working. Long term longevity? Who knows...but for $40/a sensor and plug and play cannot be beat.
These were the ITM aftermarket TPMS sensors, purchased from OEWheels.
Installed 2 left side sensors (front and rears) ... thats what was showing up dead on the dash...and after reset etc sensors are working/reading fine! No more errors etc. Will change up my other two in the near future but so far all are now working. Long term longevity? Who knows...but for $40/a sensor and plug and play cannot be beat.
These were the ITM aftermarket TPMS sensors, purchased from OEWheels.
Last edited by socialpro; 11-13-2012 at 10:37 AM.
#30
These are the ones I purchased. Make sure what frequency you would need with the Porsche dealer.
These came for <$180 shipped to my door for ALL 4!
http://oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sensors_...re-Sensors-SET
These came for <$180 shipped to my door for ALL 4!
http://oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sensors_...re-Sensors-SET