TPMS Question

[Stevens08]

Gentlemen,

 

I have an interesting concern. On my 2011, I was unaware that
I had a tpms installed despite everything ive read. Nothing is listed in the DIC for it. So when I ordered
new tires, I opted not to have tpms installed. Now the first time I have ever seen
this, the tpms light came on in the dash with the warning light. Previously
with my old tires, I have rotated, and have done all standard maintenance but
have never had to ‘reset’ the tpms in the 35,000 miles i drove it. (which is what lead me to believe I don’t have
the tpms ) If I put tpms in my new wheel+tires, (500$ of money waste in my
opinion) would this fix the issue? Is there anyway to remove the error light without
doing this?

[NitroCherokee]

ALL the 11 trucks have TPMS, no you can not make that light go out without putting the sensors in your new wheels

[travis73]

the sensors are in your valve stems and should have been fine to reuse, the tire installer should not have removed them, I would go to them and get them back if I could, I have replaced three sets of tires on mine and have never had them replaced,were yours bad for some reason?

[travis73]

Oh I see now, you replaced your wheels too,yes you need sensors to make the light go out.

[waumo1]

When you rotated your old tires, the TPMS sensors were still working and therefore no warning light. They would have been reading the wrong physical position on the display but the TPMS receiver doesn't care as long as all the signals are received.

 

I bought aftermarket TPMS sensors for my winter wheels. They work fine and a set was about $175 if I remember correctly.

[superchargedss]

Could always keep a spare set in the other wheels. We sell sets of GM OEM sensors for $130 shipped.

[Mikeb52r]

Reading from you profile and post, I take it you bought new rims with tires. You can take you stock rims to a installer and they can pull your TPMS monitors out and install them in your new rims. Or if a better option if you live up north, get the TPMS set from Supercharged SS to install in your new rims and use the stock rims during the winter to prevent corrosion to the new rims.

 

To remove or install the TPMS from the tires only requires the deflation and the technician to break the bead at the valve stem to remove and install. They don't have to break the whole tire down or rebalance the wheel. I have done these a couple of times. Easy to do, so don't let them charge you too much for this service.

 

Also, every car or truck made since 2008 has TPMS, mandated from the government. You should see the TPMS light, light up every time you start you vehicle.

[Gurrzt]

You can purchase aftermarket TPMS from Discount Tires (Bosh 315mgh) for $65, or online for $45.

 

The company that you purchased your new rims and tires, SHOULD HAVE KNOWN your year vehicle had TPMS, so IMHO, they are on the hook to either:

 

1. Replace your TPMS that was part of your original valve stem.

2. Install the aftermarket Bosh units with the TPMS sensors attached, AT THEIR COST.

 

Do not let them off the hook, file a complaint with the BBB if you have any problems.

[superchargedss]

Why are they on the hook? OP opted not to have them put in.

[NitroCherokee]

Why are they on the hook? OP opted not to have them put in.

I agree, I am sure the tire buster asked if he had TPMS and as he stated didn't think he had it so he told them no. Tire buster shouldn't be on the hook for anything because the OP doesn't know what his truck is equipped with

[Gurrzt]

Why are they on the hook? OP opted not to have them put in.

 

 

I agree, I am sure the tire buster asked if he had TPMS and as he stated didn't think he had it so he told them no. Tire buster shouldn't be on the hook for anything because the OP doesn't know what his truck is equipped with

Why I believe this is that the Federal Government "Department of Transportation" mandated that " all vehicles sold in the U.S. starting from year 2007 MUST HAVE a TPMS.

 

IMHO, it does not matter what the customer thought, the shop that did the work should have been aware of this.

 

When I purchased my replacement tires and wheels for my 2013 Yukon, Discount Tire already knew I had a TPMS on the vehicle, THEY TOLD ME, I did not have to tell them.

[MikeNH]

Not all trucks will tell you tire info. If your truck does not have the DIC it will only warn when one gets low.

 

The tire shop doesn't owe anything. If they swapped wheels and never broke down the old ones they'd never know and considering most of those computer systems don't know any better they may well just ask yes/no for TPMS and not flag if you put in a wrong answer, especially since I don't think HD trucks have to have it.

 

 

As for what may or may not be still installed on he OPs truck or anyone else's for that matter, that's none of the feds business.

[Stevens08]

Thanks for the input. I opted to not have them put in as a. I didnt think i had any. and b. i didnt want to pay for new ones (i bought the wheels and tires as a kit from tire rack.) SO it is 100% my decision to not have them. I was merely curious. Now my next question is, will i need these for my truck to pass Pennsylvania State Inspection? I still have old wheels, ill just swap em for the inspection. Just curious..