Is there anyway my independent mechanic can recalibrate the TPS in tires?
I have an allergy to chrysler dealers and have to avoid them as much as possible.

It seems there should be a reset button so one could simply diy but noooooo...

 

A search resulted in this thread... you'll find your answer there.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...ight=reset+tpm

 

I also did a search before posting...the post does provide some info but not the answer.

Let me clarify:
I was hoping to find out if the tpm system is outsourced by Chrysler.
I would assume that it is not exclusive to the crossfire.
If it is manufactured by independent supplier as so many of the parts are ie: (radio by becker, infinity etc., etc.) then the calibration as well as parts should be avail. to the major tire chains?
Anyway, it would seem that the tpm system is used by many other manuf.

 

I was at Town Fair tire here in CT and they knew about this system and could recalibrate if required.

 

Does anyone know the manufacturer of the system?

 

Optional Factory Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Does your vehicle already have a tire pressure monitoring system? Here are the three most common direct tire pressure monitoring systems currently being offered as optional equipment on select U.S. vehicles.

BERU
Audi/Volkswagen
BMW
Land Rover
Mercedes-Benz
Porsche SCHRADER
Ford
Chrysler
GM
Nissan/Infiniti

PACIFIC
Lexus
Standard on SC430

 

I have had several problems with my TPMS. Just a note the TPMS should only go on when there is a 25 lbs pressure loss (approx. 8 lbs.), this can be 1 tire or several tires. When filling the tires have the car running or in the "ON" position. Fill and check all tires (the TPMS light will not go out unless all tires are at the proper pressure), shut the car off and then wait 2 - 3 minutes and restart the car the TPMS light should go out. Also if you have aftermarket wheels this may cause the TPMS light to trigger.

 

I'm sure the same TPM is used by other mfg's, however the transmitter frequency is integrated into the crazy maze of computers in the car. I have the schematics and trouble shooting manual for the system, but it appears that you cannot do ANY repair without a DRBIII scan tool... It's a dealer GOTCHA unless you want to buy or rent the DRBIII... Purchase of the DRBIII is a meager $7,000 +/- and rental is $150 per day from the manufacturer... Another GOTCHA!!!

Sorry for the bad news... Just take it to the dealer and tell them to fix the problem, your car can't be out of warranty yet!!!

 

It seems to be a Schrader system used on the Chrysler:

"DaimlerChrysler AG will offer the system on six car lines either Mercedes-Benz or Chrysler".

I would ignore the tpm light and just use a tire gauge until other issues arise to combine for a dealer trip!

 

Why ignore it when the car is still under warranty?

 

Ben47 - it is not worth the time and aggravation for just that alone.

I am from the dealers should be avoided at all costs school.

As i said, if and when there are other warranty issues that warrant it, then i would probably have the tps checked.

 

Drop it off on the morning, get your free loaner and pick it up on the way home. It's not rocket science recalibrating the TPM sensors and why drive around with a warning light on? I have caught a couple of slow leaks that the TPM warned me about thus saving the tire from possible destruction.

I don't know what makes a lot of Crossfire owners so paranoid about taking in their car for service, it's almost laughable reading some of those posts.

 

I agree! Most dealers are on the up side of good. I have had no issues with mine and I have brought it there twice, piece of molding was missing and they got it in one day, a transmission leak that was defined in a TSB, fixed in less than 3 hours.

 

Laughable... so ludicrous as to be amusing?
Do you really believe those posts you refer to are almost absurd and ridiculous?

 

Yes, a lot of them are... when/if you have the time, go back to earlier posts on this forum and check out them out. From the very begining many people were skeptical. It seems as newer folks come aboard and the old ones faded away, you just get the same fear all over again.

As I said, I don't know what it is about the Crossfire that makes people so afraid of taking it in for service. Many of them act as if they are driving a high priced exotic, hey, it's only an old MB with new skin. If people are so afraid or have little faith in the Chrysler brand/service, why did they buy it? They knew up front that the Crossfire was being sold and serviced by Chrysler the moment they saw it on the lot.

My solution is to relax, it's only a car, a nice one but still a car. It doesn't matter if you drive a Ford knock-about, they too deserve good care and service from their dealership. If you get bad service, make complaints to Chrysler, talk with the service manager and owner of the dealership and file complaints with the BBB. Heck, if it's that bad get a local TV station consumer watchdog involved or seek legal help. If all else fails, find another dealer. It's a no brainer and isn't that what you do in other aspects of your life where you get crappy service???

 

ben47 this is well said, I also feel that it is about the same 4 or 5 people doing all the complaining. I think sometimes this site is like the 6:00 news, instead of people getting together and sharing stories about the Crossfire, it is just bad news and complaints. We need a major thread for this because it is useful. But it should be maintained to one area in the forum. It will be easier to search and find issues that come up. If i was looking at a Crossfire and saw most of these postings I probably would of bought the 2006 Miata. But I am glad I did not.

 

Napasanaoma and ben47

Sorry but I have to disagree with you assessment of the situation geographical location play a major role in what your options are available to you. I am in a location where there are only two Certified Crossfire technicians within a 250 mile radius and when I have taken my car in for service they are not even the mechanics that work on it. I have had the wrong oil installed, weather stripping, door seals and drivers side door handle ruined while under service. I have complained to the Manager, Owner, and Regional to no avail. Fortunately after two years I have finally found a decent dealership who not only sales and services Chrysler but also BMW and Audi and has finally resolve all of the other garage’s induced damage. I have been to numerous Dodge/Chrysler dealerships and do believe that many of them do not have the tools or skills to work on European cars. I know for a fact that the use of a torque wrench eludes most of them. I have had my Crossfire since March 2004 and I now perform all my own routine service.

 

I guess living near a larger city has its advantages. I think that the service I get is great and I would not want anyone else to work on my but Jake Sweeney Chrysler. They are a very large complex and also sell BMW, Mazda, Chevrolet, Saturn and of course Chrysler. These guys also work on Vipers. They understand people that really are concerned for their cars.

 

I also go to Sweeney's in Cincinnati. On every occasion, they've taken good care of me. Like Napasanaoma said, I think the larger auto dealer groups that also have other high-end brands tend to give better support for cars such as our Crossfires.

 

A dealership that sells new Crossfires is required to have two Crossfire trained technicians, BUT you can not expect and will not find trained techs changing oil or doing other "simple" maintenance tasks. That kind of work is usually farmed out to the young oil change kid or apprentice mechanic being paid far less than what a certified tech makes.

I thought you said there were only two Crossfire techs within 250 miles of you? The decent dealership you speak of, is it selling "new" Chrysler, BMW and Audi vehicles or one that sells used vehicles and has mechanics with some experience on various German brands?

I’m not being argumentative here, but you don’t paint a pretty picture of Chrysler techs in your area. That’s a pretty far fetched statement you made concerning their use of a torque wrench. Any mechanic has that knowledge way before they even graduate from tech school. You must be dealing with some good ole boys working out of their backyard chugging too many Bud Lites while they're working.

While everyone is free to express their own ideas and voice opinions, your story just doesn't sound for real... if it is, remind me not to break down anywhere near there.

Just an FYI... every Chrysler dealership that opted to sell the Crossfire had to shell out $$$ to train at least two techs, parts inventory and special tools and equipment needed that are Crossfire specific. I doubt seriously the dealerships you spoke of had techs as dumb as you make them sound.

Oh, and what about warranty work on your car? Are you doing that yourself too?