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Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:48 AM
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i was wondering which rim would fit the tire pressure sensor
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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uhmm... mostly every one?
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Yea I think a better question would be which rims don't fit the sensors since a good number will
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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i have an 05 tC...i'm curious as to how the tire pressure system works on my car. B/c i ball b.s. my tires were between 3-4 PSI off and nothing. infact after checking manually and inflating to correct pressure, my mileage also went from 24/31 to 26/33
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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AFAIK, 07+ have actual sensors in the wheels where the 05-06 models use the ABS(?) system to check if all wheels are moving at the same speed
Old Aug 24, 2007 | 06:27 AM
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ok i just wanted to be sure...i wanted to get some rims but idk which ones didnt fit...
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by kld04g
AFAIK, 07+ have actual sensors in the wheels where the 05-06 models use the ABS(?) system to check if all wheels are moving at the same speed
Yep, in 05-06 if the pressure drops evenly all around you will not get the light. On the 07+ I believe a drop in any single tire of 2 lbs will trigger the light.
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 03:07 AM
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well i have rims that don't fit the sensor and now my light is on... haha....i want rim that would fit it so that the light would turn off...i was thinking the Yokohama Advan RG2
Old Aug 26, 2007 | 04:53 AM
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How much do the sensors cost?
Old Aug 27, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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btw i have an 07 tc that come with the sensors on the rims
Old Nov 18, 2007 | 10:12 PM
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if your having a questions or problems with ur Tire Pressure Sensors.. or light check out my thread.. it will help. if not just PM me

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...757&highlight=

hey i saw ur post.. would u like to save time and money and buy 4 more sensors 2 put in ur 2nd set of wheels.. i have 4 of them new for sale $200 and there urs.. let me know
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