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One of wheel TPMS sensors went bad. Reading 400 therefore bought replacement on Ali-express link below.
Told by my long time local mechanic needs to be programmed. Mechanic has no idea what type of aftermarket sensor it is. Also they don't last long and i should go with OEM sensor.
Anyone think or use these sensors in link. Been told they work for many models MDX, RL, TL models of same year. Also few Honda models as well.
Should i buy TPMS tool to program it before install. What procedure do i need before dismounting tire and old bad sensor.
Mechanic told me i could try to install it but won't work. Better off keep old OEM sensor.
I have never needed to programm the new sensors.Each mechanic was really surprised with it
Always bought OEM ones, refurbished. Replaced batteries in two myself - they are still working after 2 years, despite putting in standard batteries.
You don't necessarily need OEM but you need something pre-programmed for Honda TPMS frequencies.
If you buy the officially-recommended TPMS programming tool (ATEQ VT55 iirc) you'll also need to pay for an annual subscription with ATEQ. Probably not worth it if you're not running a tire shop.
And stay away from that no-name junk on AliExpress. Ditto for Amazon. Install nice or install twice.
nothing needs programming on a 2004-2008 Acura TL. Just make sure they are compatible with Honda/Acura and I think they are 315mhz.
. I bought some aftermarket sensors and they lasted 2 years. The OEM sensors were out of stock.. but I think they are back now
I bought these below but 1 thing is right. .they only lasted 2 years. So I would not buy them based on the 5 year warranty. I also emailed them about it.. and I got no response of course. CHina! https://www.ebay.com/itm/15424868445...ce72%7Ciid%3A1
Just a word of warning to anyone, I've had an issue getting a refund from acurapartswarehouse once. They only send me 1 of 2 parts I ordered and I got no response from the RMA email. I've been using https://acura.oempartsonline.com/ lately.
I was just using their site as a reference. I do like their drawings a lot. I have used several dealers. Usually if 1 has a part in stock, then they all do..
I purchased 4 new TPMS sensors when I replaced my tires for the first time on my '08 in 2019. Those sensors/tires are still on my TL and working fine. The car mostly sits in the garage and is driven very little (just passed 50k) so first set of tires were on there 11 years with zero cracking or TPMS problems (could have gone longer) and expect the same with this set.
What I did was purchase the TPMS sensors @ Advance Auto Parts. On this forum they said they were the same TRW ones you'd buy from Acura....just rebranded. No problems with them.
SchraderTire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor (315 MHz) - Honda, Acura
Part No 28981
Qty. 4
The part # on the Advance site is empty now and the other TPMS from that same brand all look different than they used to ? The ones I purchased looked identical to the butterfly sensors that the car came with. The ones now are straight units with no butterfly ? anyway...When I had them installed (purchased new Michelins @ TireRack and had my Honda dealer put them on) I told the guy don't program them because they'll just work on their own without doing anything so they didn't program them. When I picked up the car all 4 sensors just had a - for their pressures. I drove for about 500ft and all 4 pressures just popped up on the display.
Just an FYI, do yourself a favor and try and find any aftermarket part you purchase for the 2008 TL on RockAuto first, before pulling the trigger at a local convenient auto parts store.
You may save large $$; however, if you insist on giving them your hard-earned cheddar, then by all means.
These state that they need programming though; therefore, they probably won't suit your fancy?
I take that back, since it states 'follow OE relearn procedure' below?
Just an FYI, do yourself a favor and try and find any aftermarket part you purchase for the 2008 TL on RockAuto first, before pulling the trigger at a local convenient auto parts store.
You may save large $$; however, if you insist on giving them your hard-earned cheddar, then by all means.
These state that they need programming though; therefore, they probably won't suit your fancy?
I take that back, since it states 'follow OE relearn procedure' below?
That's a really good idea. I've purchased a lot from Rockauto (just bought the Aisin timing belt kit/thermostat/coolant from there last month) but never gave it a thought to do what you did. Thanks for the tip !!
Unless it is OEM, then buying a cheap aftermarket TPMS is like buying a new laptop battery from Microcenter vs buying a new battery from Dell. Nothing holds a charge like a high grade OEM battery.
I would be willing to bet a $25 TPMS sensor will last 2 years, like the ones I bought. If 2 years is ok with you, then go ahead and buy the cheap ones. But these TL's get a lot of miles. And 2 years can go by fast and next thing you know, your TPMS system will not be working. Then you have to open the tires again.. buy new sensors.. haha pita So if you save $100 on the first go around, in 2 years, you WILL end up spending more than $100 to get it all fixed again.. because the OEM should last10 years or so
But again if you plan on selling the car or trading.. and you just want to get it working for cheap.. then the cheaper sensors do work..But if you keep the car, then as long as the OEM price is $50ish, then you will wish you bought the $50 ones
That's a really good idea. I've purchased a lot from Rockauto (just bought the Aisin timing belt kit/thermostat/coolant from there last month) but never gave it a thought to do what you did. Thanks for the tip !!
If you end up going with those from rock-auto, please let us know how it goes! I need to get new sensors for my MDX and TL-S and have just been checking the pressure weekly for the last few weeks.
