TPMS in a set of 2010 wheels
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TPMS in a set of 2010 wheels
Hi folks, I ran something over a few days ago and had a flat on the right rear. It ruined the tire so I looked at new tires... wow! I found a set of identical wheels/tires on craigslist nearby and it made sense to buy all four for the price of just two new tires.
These were take-offs from a 2010 F-150. I have a 2011 f-150. Funny thing, I bought them and put 3 in the back cab and one in the bed. I drove away and my TPMS light went off. I thought, that's nice. LOL The spare was still on, but I figured one of the tires was keeping the system happy. So I put two of the new wheels and tires on the rear. I went to have the truck relearn after driving a bit, about 10 miles to baseball and back. RF-Good LF-Good RR-nope.
tried a few times, nothing doing on the RR. I then put the old LR on the RR and then it worked. LR-nope.
So how long do the batteries in the sensors last? I have read around 7 years,but if the tires were in a garage under-inflated that would drain the batteries. I ordered the trigger tool on amazon, but until it arrives, any words of advice????
These were take-offs from a 2010 F-150. I have a 2011 f-150. Funny thing, I bought them and put 3 in the back cab and one in the bed. I drove away and my TPMS light went off. I thought, that's nice. LOL The spare was still on, but I figured one of the tires was keeping the system happy. So I put two of the new wheels and tires on the rear. I went to have the truck relearn after driving a bit, about 10 miles to baseball and back. RF-Good LF-Good RR-nope.
tried a few times, nothing doing on the RR. I then put the old LR on the RR and then it worked. LR-nope.
So how long do the batteries in the sensors last? I have read around 7 years,but if the tires were in a garage under-inflated that would drain the batteries. I ordered the trigger tool on amazon, but until it arrives, any words of advice????
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Scootchu ... I have read around 7 years,but if the tires were in a garage under-inflated that would drain the batteries.
After 15 minutes of not moving, the sensors stop transmitting. MEANING: No battery drain.
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Well apparently after some time idle the sensors will go into shipping mode and need to be reactivated. Deflated the tire entirely, let it sit for 10 mins, re-inflated, took it for a drive of 10 mins abaove 20, came back and did a re-learn and bingo. All four tires registered and no more dash light. 