Disabling the Tire Pressure Monitor

georgekessel · 08-05-2006, 07:02 PM

For a while I had no problems but now I get that annoying yellow light on my dash saying I am having tire pressure issues.
This is because I put on custom rims/tires without the monitoring system on them.

Does anyone know how to disable the monitor?

**efusco** · 08-05-2006, 07:32 PM

I don't have an '06, but isn't there a button under the steering wheel that disables or resets it?

walt · 08-05-2006, 08:12 PM

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For a while I had no problems but now I get that annoying yellow light on my dash saying I am having tire pressure issues.
This is because I put on custom rims/tires without the monitoring system on them.

Does anyone know how to disable the monitor?
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what Evan says - on the 2006 - button under steering wheel - next to the "turn off SKS" button.

georgekessel · 08-05-2006, 10:27 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(walt @ Aug 5 2006, 05:12 PM) [snapback]298440[/snapback]</div>

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what Evan says - on the 2006 - button under steering wheel - next to the "turn off SKS" button.
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All that does is reset it - and then it immediately turns back on

I want to disable it somehow or is there a way to get to the bulbs to yank that one?

galaxee · 08-05-2006, 11:55 PM

electrical tape. put some over the indicator.

georgekessel · 08-06-2006, 10:36 AM

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electrical tape. put some over the indicator.
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To to that right I'd have to remove the plastic clear cover that is offset from the indicator, then put the tape over the indicator direct, then replace the clear plastic cover. Anyone ever done that?

David Beale · 08-06-2006, 12:20 PM

The other option (easiest but not least expensive up front) is to buy the valve stem senders from Toyota and put them in your custom wheels. Or just move the senders from the stock wheels over.
If you're going to start messing with the dash, this may be less expensive, as you may end up destroying an expensive part!

georgekessel · 08-06-2006, 12:37 PM

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(David Beale @ Aug 6 2006, 09:20 AM) [snapback]298620[/snapback]</div>

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The other option (easiest but not least expensive up front) is to buy the valve stem senders from Toyota and put them in your custom wheels. Or just move the senders from the stock wheels over.
If you're going to start messing with the dash, this may be less expensive, as you may end up destroying an expensive part!
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Too late, I had them on the factory rims/tires that I sold. Wouldn't know how to remove them anyway it seemed like they were part of the rim?

stanleyjohn · 08-06-2006, 01:37 PM

You bring up a good point Ecojosh!Im planning on getting snow tires for the winter and now it looks like ill need tires with pressure monitors.I Dont know how the whole thing works and how many tires have the monitor equiped.Is it built into the rim ,tire or both?Ill need to see if there is a cost factor and if only the dealer knows how to adjust them correctly.The manual has a section on the tire monitor.It does say non equiped tires disable the warning light.It also says other conditions may cause the light to be active.Hope you get an answer!i may be dealing with the same thing this winter!

jbarnhart · 08-06-2006, 02:06 PM

Lordy, whoever bought those tires and wheels got a steal. Those pressure monitors go for over $100 EACH. Yikes!

08-06-2006, 01:37 PM	#9
stanleyjohn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Higganum,Ct Posts: 269 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	You bring up a good point Ecojosh!Im planning on getting snow tires for the winter and now it looks like ill need tires with pressure monitors.I Dont know how the whole thing works and how many tires have the monitor equiped.Is it built into the rim ,tire or both?Ill need to see if there is a cost factor and if only the dealer knows how to adjust them correctly.The manual has a section on the tire monitor.It does say non equiped tires disable the warning light.It also says other conditions may cause the light to be active.Hope you get an answer!i may be dealing with the same thing this winter! __________________ Buy clean and effient to save the world. 2006 Prius,Package7,Driftwood Pearl extras!>window glazing,scotchguard and pinstripes Saw and Bought!on the spot June 17 2006

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georgekessel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 152 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Friends: 0	For a while I had no problems but now I get that annoying yellow light on my dash saying I am having tire pressure issues. This is because I put on custom rims/tires without the monitoring system on them. Does anyone know how to disable the monitor?

08-05-2006, 07:32 PM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 18,025 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 101 Thanked 492 Times in 267 Posts Friends: 41	I don't have an '06, but isn't there a button under the steering wheel that disables or resets it?

08-05-2006, 11:55 PM	#5
galaxee resident lab rat Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: south of lake Michigan Posts: 9,736 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 129 Times in 52 Posts Friends: 26	electrical tape. put some over the indicator.

08-06-2006, 12:20 PM	#7
David Beale Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 2,344 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: B Thanks: 4 Thanked 138 Times in 105 Posts Friends: 0	The other option (easiest but not least expensive up front) is to buy the valve stem senders from Toyota and put them in your custom wheels. Or just move the senders from the stock wheels over. If you're going to start messing with the dash, this may be less expensive, as you may end up destroying an expensive part!

08-06-2006, 02:06 PM	#10
jbarnhart Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 629 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 1	Lordy, whoever bought those tires and wheels got a steal. Those pressure monitors go for over $100 EACH. Yikes!