New vendor on the Corvette forum.. inquired on our cars...

Originally Posted by TitanTPMS
We do have "Pre Programmed" sensors for about 95% of the vehicles on the road today including 04 Chrysler Crossfire. We also have the ability to copy and clone old sensor id's (ie winter summer or even track tire swap) so you don't need to relearn the new ID's. The car already recognised the current id's.

Jon Cook
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Titan TPMS
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I have seen recently ads from companies that will sell you TPMS sensors that are OEM "clones". I'm not sure how they differ from aftermarket alternatives that arguably are a "clone" as well. Something new is happening in the aftermarket TPMS world that I would like to learn more about. Can anyone chime in with more knowledge?

 

I've seen ads for "programmable" sensors.. but figured your installer had best be able to program them.. which means track one down..jump over here..jump over there..

Being able to walk in with them in hand ready to go sounds a whole lot simpler. Doesn't make it foolproof.. but should increase the odds of success on the first shot.. LOL

 

I have ignored the lights for years now, but it would be nice to have them work, if it weren't a big hassle. What does he need to clone them? One of our old sensors?

 

Well mine are still kicking.. so I can get them read at a discount tire store and provide him with that information.
I "think" 180 had said at one point the ID was labeled on the sensor itself.. ?

Oh.. He quoted me a price of $200 shipped and ready to install. Guess that's not to far out of line when you consider a trip to dealer and that hassle..

 

Is that $200 EACH, or a set of 4 ?
( $50 each is not bad .... )

 

That's the full set.. and programmed and ready to drop in.

 

thanks, I will save his info... Getting ready to go under the knife and will be off the road for a few months, so the toys will have to wait for a few months....

 

Going in for the shoulder thing?

 

I've got a set of "new" style sensors coming in Friday that this company is offering along with the "pre programmed" sets. Basically I'm the test dummy here.. LOL.

Looking to get my wheels (Johns old wilhelm's) and sensors mounted up next weekend. These are a "set" ID and will require me to take a trip to the dealer for computer settings.

Since I'm not sure about the ID being labeled on the sensor itself, I look at this as an option for dead sensors (or "missing") where you can't retrieve the ID.

I've been given a price of $156 a set with free shipping on these.. option of black or chrome stems. Will let you guys know how things go on this.

Additional Information: Hurt my feelings with a 2 year warranty.. LOL..

also..... Sensor comes with a 2 year manufacturer warranty. Battery is not active until sensors is programed.

 

Great...hopefully this will be a cheaper alternative to replacing our TPMS sensors.
We won't know until they work with the DRB-III scan tool....

Keep us updated!

 

Good luck with this Doc, I hope it all turns out well for you.

 

It is just rotator cuff surgery. I have never had any kind of real surgery before or missed more than 2 weeks work in my life... I guess I am getting old... Thanks though... I could use some TPMS sensors for the '08 E-350 MB I just bought. I guess I should call the guy and see what they would cost...The XF can wait...as they just get driven to cars shows for the most part. Only been to the track once this year...

 

Here's you a link to the website Doc.. You sound a lot like me ... I don't even have a doctor per say.. LOL. Wife did list one on the health care stuff.. "could " get glasses for a song and dance.. probably could use them.. but I'll worry about that in another 10 yrs or so..

Titan TPMS | OE Replacement Tire Pressure Sensors

Good luck with the shoulder!

 

Thanks for the link...I'm sprucing up the calipers this evening, and putting on some Chinese knock off AMG style wheels... Don't tell 32Crazy...lol... Wouldn't want him to know the Chinese are making AMG stuff...