Who Has the Oldest, Original TPMS System that Still Works?
Re: Who Has the Oldest, Original TPMS System that Still Works?
Then, after a 80+MPH run to the next town on the interstate, it will go off again for days.
Black tape, here I go....
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Re: Who Has the Oldest, Original TPMS System that Still Works?
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Removed my sensors (and bypassed that garbage OEM TPMS) when I bought new tires. Too much of a headache to tear down, replace, and rebalance (not to mention but I will), EXTREMELY expensive and a hassle when the mechanic hasn't a clue). Put shortest 'stubbies' on the rims and just recently bought an aftermarket valvestem TPMS system that works GREAT. $ slightly over $20 (with tax), very happy, but this toy (aftermarlet TPMS solar charging) only suppliments the 'tried and true' tire pressure gauge. Old habits die hard!
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Removed my sensors (and bypassed that garbage OEM TPMS) when I bought new tires. Too much of a headache to tear down, replace, and rebalance (not to mention but I will), EXTREMELY expensive and a hassle when the mechanic hasn't a clue). Put shortest 'stubbies' on the rims and just recently bought an aftermarket valvestem TPMS system that works GREAT. $ slightly over $20 (with tax), very happy, but this toy (aftermarlet TPMS solar charging) only suppliments the 'tried and true' tire pressure gauge. Old habits die hard! .
Re: Who Has the Oldest, Original TPMS System that Still Works?
Re: Who Has the Oldest, Original TPMS System that Still Works?
Interesting tidbit if you didn't know, the old TPMS systems that sensed pressure have been replaced in most new cars with a TPMS system that utilizes the independent wheel speed sensors (which XF's have). By monitoring the wheel speed sensors the car can determine if one tire is turning ever so slightly faster than another as a tire running low on pressure will rotate just a little faster than a tire that is at proper pressure. A tire at full pressure will have a little larger diameter so it won't rotate quite as fast.
Re: Who Has the Oldest, Original TPMS System that Still Works?
Interesting tidbit if you didn't know, the old TPMS systems that sensed pressure have been replaced in most new cars with a TPMS system that utilizes the independent wheel speed sensors (which XF's have). By monitoring the wheel speed sensors the car can determine if one tire is turning ever so slightly faster than another as a tire running low on pressure will rotate just a little faster than a tire that is at proper pressure. A tire at full pressure will have a little larger diameter so it won't rotate quite as fast.
My old bmw's use the wheel speed sensor method. My new ones that have run-flats have TPMS.
