TPMS question
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TPMS question
I was in a pinch and had to use some fix-a-flat to hobble home. At the time, I wasn't aware that it would cause my TPMS to go wacky (...and it didn't for a couple of weeks), but what's done is done.
My question is two-fold:
1) can this be remedied by the purchase of a single $50 TPMS sensor alone?
2) if so, can it be installed by my local low-tech tire shop? I'm just wondering if it involves any diagnostic voodoo or particular expertise that might be better handled by the dealership.
Thanks!
My question is two-fold:
1) can this be remedied by the purchase of a single $50 TPMS sensor alone?
2) if so, can it be installed by my local low-tech tire shop? I'm just wondering if it involves any diagnostic voodoo or particular expertise that might be better handled by the dealership.
Thanks!
1) I didn't know fix-a-flat could mess with your TPMS. But, yes, all you need is one, if the TPMS is truly malfunctioning.
2)Yes, anyone, including yourself can install TPMS. It's basically like tightening a nut to a bolt.
2)Yes, anyone, including yourself can install TPMS. It's basically like tightening a nut to a bolt.
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TPMS is pretty common now. Any tire place can replace them. If you are worried, there is a July 2008 Acura ServiceNews that explains this procedure.
To properly install a TPMS valve stem, you’ve got to
tighten its mounting nut to spec. And to do that, you
need a precision torque screwdriver that can be set
to 36 lb-in (that’s the torque spec).
If your shop doesn’t already have such a tool, CDI
Torque Products makes one that’s just the ticket. It’s
the Torque Screwdriver (Model No. CDI401SM). This
tool has a unique positive locking adjustment knob
that you can set from 5 to 40 lb-in. To set the torque,
just pull out the adjusting knob to unlock it, turn it to
the setting you want using the easy-to-read window
scale, then push the knob back in until it clicks. The
trilobular grip fits nicely in your hand, and it’s molded
in cool metallic blue. Snap on a 1/4-inch drive
adapter and an 11 mm deep socket (both
commercially available) and you’re good to go.
Not that you need to know this now, but the owners manual advises against the fix a flat.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a flat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Have the flat tire repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible.
To properly install a TPMS valve stem, you’ve got to
tighten its mounting nut to spec. And to do that, you
need a precision torque screwdriver that can be set
to 36 lb-in (that’s the torque spec).
If your shop doesn’t already have such a tool, CDI
Torque Products makes one that’s just the ticket. It’s
the Torque Screwdriver (Model No. CDI401SM). This
tool has a unique positive locking adjustment knob
that you can set from 5 to 40 lb-in. To set the torque,
just pull out the adjusting knob to unlock it, turn it to
the setting you want using the easy-to-read window
scale, then push the knob back in until it clicks. The
trilobular grip fits nicely in your hand, and it’s molded
in cool metallic blue. Snap on a 1/4-inch drive
adapter and an 11 mm deep socket (both
commercially available) and you’re good to go.
Not that you need to know this now, but the owners manual advises against the fix a flat.
Never use a puncture-repairing agent
in a flat tire. If used, you will have to
replace the tire pressure sensor.
Have the flat tire repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible.
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