No TPMS sensors = No stability control?!??
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No TPMS sensors = No stability control?!??
Hey guys
I just got a set of wheels and opted out of getting the tpms sensors for them, which obviously triggers the light on the dash. I expected that. Someone at the local wheel shop told me that if I didnt put the sensors in that I would lose funtionality of the stability control as they are "tied in together".
Anyone know if theres any truth to this?? I have never heard of this.
Any info is appreciated..
Thank you
I just got a set of wheels and opted out of getting the tpms sensors for them, which obviously triggers the light on the dash. I expected that. Someone at the local wheel shop told me that if I didnt put the sensors in that I would lose funtionality of the stability control as they are "tied in together".
Anyone know if theres any truth to this?? I have never heard of this.
Any info is appreciated..
Thank you
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"The tire pressure monitors in most cars speak to the stability control systems (via wireless connection) to let the stability control know what the tire pressure is so it can make adjustments based off of that" - InsideLine.com
That makes complete sense. So I guess he was right.... that sucks
That makes complete sense. So I guess he was right.... that sucks
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well tkae it like this. i been running now TPMS now since july. no issues and i know guys that run them for even longer. either way the computer can tell when tires are slipping. so it kicks in. i've had it happen
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Can you take your TPMS off your stock steelies, and put them on your new rims for the summer, then remove them and put them back on the stock steelies for the winter? Or do I need to buy TPMS for each set of rims/tires?
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Going on on 2 years without my TPMS and everything works just fine. Stability control still works (it saved me once already) and traction control still kicks in.
Last edited by AAG; 10-06-2010 at 02:43 PM.
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u can swap but it will cost to have it flashed each time. i would buy my sensors and the alteq quick set tpms changer. then u got them in both sets and have nothing to worry a bout.
bottom line. wont affect traction or stablity controls. no way to turn light off
bottom line. wont affect traction or stablity controls. no way to turn light off
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Or you could save your money by not buying additonal sensors and place electrical tape over the light lol.
Worst idea ever was to make this system a requirement on all 2008 and up vehicles. The light will turn on way too often in the winter and when I installed my new wheels, the light didn't even turn on until after 40 miles of driving! Check your tire pressure on a regular basis and you'll be fine.
Worst idea ever was to make this system a requirement on all 2008 and up vehicles. The light will turn on way too often in the winter and when I installed my new wheels, the light didn't even turn on until after 40 miles of driving! Check your tire pressure on a regular basis and you'll be fine.
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Or you could save your money by not buying additonal sensors and place electrical tape over the light lol.
Worst idea ever was to make this system a requirement on all 2008 and up vehicles. The light will turn on way too often in the winter and when I installed my new wheels, the light didn't even turn on until after 40 miles of driving! Check your tire pressure on a regular basis and you'll be fine.
Worst idea ever was to make this system a requirement on all 2008 and up vehicles. The light will turn on way too often in the winter and when I installed my new wheels, the light didn't even turn on until after 40 miles of driving! Check your tire pressure on a regular basis and you'll be fine.
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PS. I really don't mind if the indicator is on through the winter months, but it is a helpful reminder during the rest of the year if I forget to check the tire pressure -- it does go down .
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