Originally Posted by
dedwards0323
Looks like a really slick way to replace TPMS sensors. With T30 diagnostic tool, one can copy the existing TPMS ID data & then "clone" the new TPMS sensor. Makes it simple to replace, eliminating the need to go thru the "learning process" and/or reprogramming. T30 diagnostic tool probably is a good long-term investment at $259, considering TPMS is going to be around for quite some time.
Great Find!!
I'd bet on this being the case. Proprietary program interface to program the OEM id code into the sensor. Now I guess it would come down to paying the dealer rate for another OEM type sensor to be "id registered to the ECU" or paying for the Orange T30 tool to clone and program their sensors.