kennyw

Tire Pressure System light stays on due to a faulty sensor. Should I replace the sensor or can I disconnect the light?

Mulestang

You'll have to replace the faulty sensor. That, or try to ignore the light. Depending on the year of your truck plus the average life expectancy of those sensor, you may be well served to just go ahead and replace them all.

kennyw

The truck is an 08. Thanks for the reply.

scobar

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I ignore the light. No TPMS here.

redfishtd

Some build a pvc containment put sensors in it and put inside vehicle . Never again have to face dismount charges etc .
This government mandated bs causes more grief than good . That's what I would do until they design a less costly system .We don't all make 500k a year .

Mod (Ret.)

The battery life in those sensors has most likely reached its life span. A tire sensor will run you about $35.00 a piece, and whatever a tire shop will charge to remove the tire, install new sensor, remount the tire and balance it. Being honest withyourself, if you're one of those that do not check your tire pressure often, then I'd keep the sensors, and get them replaced when needed. You wont need to make 500K a year for that I'd think.

I've noticed a lot less shreaded tire debris on the roads these days. Maybe because of these sensors, better tire technology, or because of run flat tires. Something has gotten better.

I do agree though that this is yet another mandated feature added to a vehicle because folks are simply too lazy to check the air pressure in their tires, along with checking oil level, etc.

Eagle

Just my 2 cents worth: It's a safety device, replace it. Checking your tire pressure is very important. This will NOT help you if you picking up a nail or screw on the road. Early warning is the key to being safe. Small price to pay to keeping your Family safe.
One last thing... The sensor is probably less expensive than your deductible! Always play it safe.

redfishtd

Most tire failures are not caused by under inflation . Most is road hazards or poorly designed or made tires . Separation of tread from tire or blow out .
I survived the 500 firestone failures on my corvette at 5k miles , damaged my car and settled out of court in 1974 then it broke in the news later .
A lot of tire rubber on the roads were due to old tires and recaps on trucks , people now realise they won't accept a new tire that is 5 years old on the rack .
I doubt that fleets accept recaps now .
Perhaps if the engineering used a well on the rim that could hold the sensor and could be removed without dismounting tire it would not be so bad . I run michelins at $ 250/per each and I have visible pressure indicators on each valve .I have three compressors to handle all my trailers easily at different locations but I am not too cheap to use a pay station .
But my wife's new explorer has it , I will cross that bridge and let her decide , she won't want to pay for the dismount way .