Hello All

new to the tC world, but not new to modding cars....but the whole TPMS crap is new to me....

question...can I run my new wheels and tires without TPMS sensors with no ill effects? Ive been running 205/40-16 tires on my 91 GTI for the last 25 years without needing a damn sensor on the wheel telling me my tire pressure is fine, I check my pressures once a week, so I don't need the TPMS stuff...but like I said, if the car senses no TPMS sensors, does it cut power, or throw a code, or anything like that? I can live with the TPMS light on, just want to make sure it wont affect the rest of the car....

 

just in case anyone opens this thread, has the same question, and wants some feedback, here is the multitude of responses to the same question on VWVortex, my old stomping ground....

VWVortex.com - TPMS sensors....

 

And just to answer your question, is not a problem at all, as long as you don't care to have the TPMS light on all the time, is not harm for your car.


Here in Canada TPMS is not a regulation, but the vehicles who have it, every time we change our winter tires, TPMS light is on all the time , until return the "all season" tires...unless you have the $$ to put TMPS valves on your winters.




new to the tC world, but not new to modding cars....but the whole TPMS crap is new to me....

question...can I run my new wheels and tires without TPMS sensors with no ill effects? Ive been running 205/40-16 tires on my 91 GTI for the last 25 years without needing a damn sensor on the wheel telling me my tire pressure is fine, I check my pressures once a week, so I don't need the TPMS stuff...but like I said, if the car senses no TPMS sensors, does it cut power, or throw a code, or anything like that? I can live with the TPMS light on, just want to make sure it wont affect the rest of the car....[/QUOTE]

 

Hi all, so after doing my research using Google and reading this thread, just wanna ask in order to replace the TPMS, we just need to hold the TPMS button until the TPMS light blinks 3 times?

I read something about buying a ODBII TPMS programmer ($200) and go all four tires to get the IDs from these sensors then connect the programmer to ODBII port and write the IDs into the ECU.
Is this step needed for our 2008 xB?

I am thinking about getting these which already have IDs so no need to program them?
https://a.co/d/5Je6zmC

 

Sorry for the late reply. Here's something a little cheaper than $200. It also doubles as a Toyota-specific DTS reader. It has typical functions for its price range. I know the TPMS function works well. I don't know how well the DTS reader works because the car never breaks down.

Autophix 7360 For Toyota All System OBD2 Scanner Diagnostic EPB TPMS BMS Oil | eBay

 

Thanks for the info. I found someone selling TPMS on Facebook marketplace then I asked him if he can do the programming. He has a Autel unit which can upload the TPMS IDs to the car. He did it for me for $20. I haven't mount the tires yet but I have finger Crossed.