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Old 05-01-2022, 07:47 AM   #1
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TPMS, and/or How I Avoided a Costly Mistake

Gang,

Short version, has probably happened to others but if not, take an extra moment to be sure:

Got in car at end of work day and info system said LR tire was flat. Hmmm, hadn't necessarily noticed; got out, looked fine, like a good doober even threw a gauge on it and all OK at 38psi cold.

Got back in car, went to pull out but just before doing so, and for some miraculous reason, I thought, "WAITAMINNIT -- check the other side". Got out, checked RR, bingo! Flat. (Luckily I work for a construction company and we have tire changing equipment on-site, so no major inconvenience issues there.)

The car received a brand-new set of tires just before I bought it, so they must have switched the wheels when they mounted the new set. What made me decide to look I have no idea, but boy am I glad I didn't pull out and trash the RR wheel, and who knows what else!

Will probs not bother with that "re-learn tool" I've seen mentioned elsewhere, now that I know the rears have been switched.

(FWIW was also very impressed with how light the wheel/tire combo was, once off the car.)
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Old 05-01-2022, 07:58 AM   #2
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Good catch.
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Old 05-01-2022, 06:58 PM   #3
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Damn, now I'm worried, I just had my summer wheels put on lol
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Old 05-01-2022, 08:05 PM   #4
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the scanners are not expensive and so simple to use. I teach my own when every I change sets of tires.
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Old 05-01-2022, 09:03 PM   #5
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I think about $15 on Amazon.I will be getting one.My new tires are general g max rs.They are not runflats.
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Old 05-01-2022, 10:07 PM   #6
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Awesome tip from The Chief on double-checking other wheels, thanks

By the way, I bought the $15 relearn tool and have used it a few times, it's a simple and smooth 1-minute process. While it would nicer to have the car autodetect TPMS sensor positions, this really isn't a big deal IMO.
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Old 05-02-2022, 07:14 AM   #7
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Gang,

Will probs not bother with that "re-learn tool" I've seen mentioned elsewhere, now that I know the rears have been switched.

(FWIW was also very impressed with how light the wheel/tire combo was, once off the car.)
The tool cost $12 shipped on Amazon. Process took me less than a minute. Could also swing it by some where like discount tire or even do the classic amazon use+return.
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Old 05-02-2022, 07:56 AM   #8
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i got 4 new tires last month, had always check TPMS to make sure they are all in the correct location...well, all 4 of them were in the wrong spot, thanks discount tire.
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Old 05-02-2022, 11:29 AM   #9
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i got 4 new tires last month, had always check TPMS to make sure they are all in the correct location...well, all 4 of them were in the wrong spot, thanks discount tire.
I got my tires at discount tire 2 weeks ago.Pretty sure they are not set in right spot.
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Old 05-02-2022, 10:47 PM   #10
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I had the exact same thing happen to me a few years ago on a Yukon, I always re check / reset myself after a dealership / shop rotation.
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Old 05-02-2022, 11:27 PM   #11
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I don't think Discount will usually reset the monitors unless you ask them. I always do, but got the re-learn tool anyway. Helps if you do a rotation after new brake pads or some other maintenance.
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Old 05-03-2022, 04:20 AM   #12
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My dealer will do the TPMS for free. All I have to do is drive in, and they do it in about 3 min, no waiting.
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Old 05-04-2022, 03:55 AM   #13
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the scanners are not expensive and so simple to use. I teach my own when every I change sets of tires.
Agreed.$13 on Amazon and they've come in handy more than once. Super easy too.
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Old 05-07-2022, 09:45 PM   #14
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The tool cost $12 shipped on Amazon. Process took me less than a minute. Could also swing it by some where like discount tire or even do the classic amazon use+return.
Get the tool. The last time Discount Tire mounted new tires for me their fancy tool wouldn't read some of my TPMS sensors. I was stuck with a service TPMS message on every seat up and a flashing TPMS light but my tool fixed it in 1 minute with a relearn.

I also know of someone who got a flat on track and checked the indicated side in hot pit and saw nothing wrong then proceeded to go back on track with a flat on the other side and blow it out. This thread is very good advice.
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