How to disable Low Tire Pressure Monitor LIGHT?

DallasTitan · 06-17-2004, 04:33 PM

I'm looking to purchase a Wheel/Tire combo(already mounted and balanced) from one of the Internet stores. Since the tires have already been mounted with regular valve stems, I presume if they're installed on the truck, the low pressure light will stay on.

Does it have a fuse to pull so it'll stay off or are there any other factors involved that I should know about?

I didn't want to take the dash apart to get rid of the light bulb so if there's an easier way please let me know.

Thanks,

DT

Austin · 06-17-2004, 04:53 PM

Buy a set of tire pressure sensors from your dealer - $200 (Or have them removed from your OEM tire/wheel combo.)

Have a local tire shop unmount your new tires, install the tire pressure sensors, then mount and balance the combo again. $60-80.

I think having an idiot light on the dash telling you your tire pressure is low and you're in danger of imitating a Ford Exploder is well worth the $60-$300 it may cost you.

z3axv · 06-17-2004, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Austin

Buy a set of tire pressure sensors from your dealer - $200 (Or have them removed from your OEM tire/wheel combo.)

Have a local tire shop unmount your new tires, install the tire pressure sensors, then mount and balance the combo again. $60-80.

I think having an idiot light on the dash telling you your tire pressure is low and you're in danger of imitating a Ford Exploder is well worth the $60-$300 it may cost you.

That little light and alarm saved me in the North Georgia mountains. Seems I caught a nail between the treads. The alarm sounded and I figured it was a malfunction, the tires looked OK. Once I arrived at my destination I checked the pressure and indeed one tire was at 25 psi and night was beginning to fall. Had I not had the monitor I would have had to change a completely flat tire the next morning on a gravel driveway with a steep incline.

DallasTitan · 06-17-2004, 09:41 PM

Thanks guys,

I think it's worth the little extra cost.

DT

Austin · 06-17-2004, 09:43 PM

Great decision!

Farmer Fred · 06-18-2004, 09:43 AM

My light comes on after driving 30-40 miles and the tire pressures are all ok. What a PIA.

Austin · 06-18-2004, 12:59 PM

The trip for the low tire pressure warning light is 28psi. If all your tires are above that pressure, then you likely have a malfunctioning sensor.

That's covered under warranty, so let the dealer plug their consultII in, verify the bad sensor and replace it.

AF-Medic · 08-17-2007, 03:22 AM

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BuckyBadger · 08-20-2007, 02:25 PM

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Back on topic, will the TPS light some on when the pressure is too high?

Duner49 · 08-20-2007, 03:44 PM

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Damn Russians

Back on topic, will the TPS light some on when the pressure is too high?

I have had 80psi in my tires once and the light did not activate. Its just a low pressure warning system.

jaho1979 · 11-25-2007, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Farmer Fred

My light comes on after driving 30-40 miles and the tire pressures are all ok. What a PIA.

Mine too, completely worthless.

Titan671 · 11-27-2007, 08:38 PM

Since getting a set of aftermarket rims, I have not had a problem with the low pressure sensor light turning on. I had originally installed the OEM sensors on the aftermarket rims, but due to the angle of the OEM stem valve, I couldnt use them. I inquired from the tire shop if that would set off my sensors. The tech informed me that since the OEM spare tire still had a sensor, the ECU will still read it as if I still had my OEM wheels on. I didnt believe him, but its been a year now and the low pressure sensor light has not turned on. I was kinda suspicious so I reinstalled my OEM wheels. After running them for a week, I ran over a nail and started a slow leak. After a day or two, the low pressure sensor light turned on. I refilled the tire with air about 40 psi and the light turned off after driving it for several minutes. I guess the tech was right..it worked for me.

bigfinderman · 11-29-2007, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Titan671

Since getting a set of aftermarket rims, I have not had a problem with the low pressure sensor light turning on. I had originally installed the OEM sensors on the aftermarket rims, but due to the angle of the OEM stem valve, I couldnt use them. I inquired from the tire shop if that would set off my sensors. The tech informed me that since the OEM spare tire still had a sensor, the ECU will still read it as if I still had my OEM wheels on. I didnt believe him, but its been a year now and the low pressure sensor light has not turned on. I was kinda suspicious so I reinstalled my OEM wheels. After running them for a week, I ran over a nail and started a slow leak. After a day or two, the low pressure sensor light turned on. I refilled the tire with air about 40 psi and the light turned off after driving it for several minutes. I guess the tech was right..it worked for me.

Hmmm. I had my little 17 in chromies put on when i bought my truck and they were also designed to were i couldn't use my sensors.. And my dam light has been on ever sense.... It irritates the sh*t out of me...

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MuskyHunter · 01-01-2008, 11:55 AM

When using two different sets of wheels, each with its own sensors, is there a programming involved when switching between wheels?