Honestly, just about everyone I know complains about them.
But, I like them. I drive a lot for work, and have been warned twice of a tire going down before I felt it, which is safer and if it's leaking slowly, can get it off the highway for change/repair.
Just a couple weeks ago, I had a "POW!!" No TPMS would help that one!
Only you can decide if it's 'worth it'.
A little piece of black electrical tape works great, and doesn't (usually) leave a residue. If a little residue is left, use a tissue with a bit of WD40 on it - that will remove it with no damage to the plastic gauge housing cover.
About the sensors.... I like having them functional. I bought a set of 5 from Amazon for about $60, and they work great (had them about a year now). Note that many tire places will not install sensors that the customer supplies, so do a little calling around first. I found a shop that installed them for $10 per wheel, including mounting and balancing the tires.
I don't have them in my wheels, and I'm not missing them.
Most calibration or programming tools can turn the TPMS system off, so that the nag light goes away. I have an AEV ProCal which includes that function. You'll probably want a calibration tool of some kind if you're moving to a larger than stock tire, as it will fix your speedometer to accommodate for the larger tire.
You may NEED them if they came on the vehicle when it was manufactured.
Most states require them to be on the vehicle and operational in order to pass their idiotic inspection rules.
Not needed in PA. Did not have them installed when I switched wheels. The biggest annoyance without them is the tire warning light on the dash's EVIC screen. Every time you start your Jeep it goes right to the tire pressure display. Normally it would go to the digital speedometer screen. I personally like the temperature/compass direction screen and only have to tap the information button once on the steering wheel, but it does get to be annoying... I'm thinking of having them re-installed now that my new wheels allow for them. Personally if you have the TPMS sensors just have the moved when new wheels are mounted.
I've had TPMS in all my cars since 2008.
Now I wouldn't want to not have them.
A couple of times they've saved my tire, where I had a slow leak from a nail or something in my low profile tires, and it alerted me to the issue before I drove around enough to damage the tire beyond repair.
I've never had issues with them.
Front license plates and mud flaps are required also, but I don't have either one. I got tired of the light constantly on and beeping everytime I air up and down. I had them on my old wheels and decided not to deal with it on my new ones. I'm not aware of anyone getting a ticket for not having them, but I'm willing to chance it.
They are a PITA on other makes that require you to have new ones reprogrammed by dealerships. You have to copy down long codes and they have to manually entered in to some expensive scantool.
On chryslers its $65bux for a set of 5 and no programming is needed. The computer auto learns the new ones. I really don't see a reason not to run them.
The manufacturer maybe required to install them, but as the consumer if I do not want them I should be able to have the dealership turn it off. In PA they are not required to pass state inspection so I should be able to request them turned off. It really doesn't bother me if I have them or not, but I ran into a situation when installing Pro Comp 7069 wheels where the TPMS's could not be installed. I have since had to live with the really annoying EVIC showing its TPMS malfunction. I have since moved to QT MOAB wheels that I understand will accept the TPMS sensors so I can either pay the dealer $200 to re-install them (actual quote) or buy a ProCal or Superships to disable it.... Or continue to live with it....
My light came on,after I did my 5 tire rotation.Aired the tires up.It wouldnt reset.Took it to the tire shop they said the sensors are all working.They couldnt reset it because their reset gizmo was out of service.So I just used my Procal to disable it.Next time I go back to the tire shop Ill have them reset it and see what happens.
I had one go out in my G35 a d it was 121.00 to replace, I about had a stroke. Damn imports
They have a 7 year life in the batteries they say. So soon. The other 3 will go.
He said the dealer wants 200 to install, the sensors may be under 100. But the balance is labor.
My reference was the cost of the sensor itself was 121. That is each, The Jeeps sensors are a lot cheaper.
Really? Apparently mentioning something not jeep related upsets you. I'll try to not make that mistake again. In my 4 years as a member here and over 4,000 posts I've never been reprimanded for mentioning a non Jeep vehicle. Enjoy your JEEP conversation, I'll move right along sir.
Can I ask a very dumb question? Why does this problem exist? In layman's (lady's) terms, please. Why, with aftermarket 35" wheels, does the EVIC show all my pressures but the sensor light remains on? I see from reading all the forums, that this is a problem for everyone. I can deal with the sensor light, or cover it up, but I want to know why it happens in the first place. I know ya'll think this is dumb but i'm knew to this and a new Jeep owner, so I get a pass this time
MyStory#1
Last summer, on the way to camping, I had the tire pressure warning light going off while driving. Pulled to the side and checked pressure in all 5 tires. They were all good. I thought f@k if I'm wasting a few hours of my sunny time in a dealership for this! On return, I visited the dealership (jeep under warranty). They said sensors are good, we believe the "tpms module" may be defective, we'll call you back when we receive it and we'll replace it. Two days later the light went of on its own. Called the dealership to let them know not to bother unless it happens again. Never had the light coming on since.
MyStory#2
When I got my Superchips programmer I've noticed the tire pressure warning threshold that the jeep came programmed with from factory was 56psi. That means the warning should've be on all the time anywhere below 56psi. Door jamb says 37psi and I run my stock KM tires at 38psi. Still, I never got a warning running 38psi or below.
My personal conclusion is that the tire pressure warning system is glitchy. Yes, it is very helpful to keep an eye on your tires' pressure, but it is not to be relied on as a real time warning for sudden loss of pressure or a flat.
You can move them to your new wheels. Few things to keep in mind though. How old are the TPMS sensors? Battery life is generally 5 years give or take a few. If you're going to be swapping them and they're very old you may want to get new ones when you mount the new tires. Also if new tires are a different size than old ones you'll want to flash the new information to the EVIC.
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