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Old 02-14-2006, 12:46 AM
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Default Pressure sensors in the tires....

Are they physically in the tires..? can they be transfered to a new set of wheels..? If not, were are they located..?
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Old 02-14-2006, 01:34 AM
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Its actually the wheel speed sensors that are used for ABS that are also used for tire pressure monitoring. When a tire is low, that wheel will rotate at a different rate than the other wheels. After it gets past a certain point it will trigger the light. You should not have any problems after isntalling new wheels/tires. Just be sure to reset it to the new parts after you install them. The instructions on setting the system are in your owners manual.
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Great to know!... I had wondered about that... (if I was going to lose this as an option when changing my rims) Thanks guys!
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yes to confirm.. i've seen my wheels without the tires, and no sensors on the wheels.. it is all via the abs sensors..
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