Tpms

[marcinpisz]

A question about winter tires

Can the third generation of the vehicle, or even the second generation of the vehicle have a set of winter tires with separate rims be used for the winter. More specifically, I have read on the Internet that the vehicle can only be synced with a set of four tire pressure monitoring devices. If I am going to use a separate set of rims for the winter tires, is it possible on the generation three to be synced with the winter set of rims by doing it myself if I know the tire pressure monitoring device codes for all the wheels. Does the generation three need a dealer to sync these devices every time. Is there a device I can buy on the Internet that will allow me to sync these wheels myself every time I switch them for winter or summer. This is when you consider that the generation three cannot be easily reprogrammed by the driver for a lots of options. Has anybody had the opportunity to do this on the third-generation or even the second generation?

Thanks

[qbee42]

Only one set of TPMS per Prius.

Pleas don't shotgun post on several forums. It makes it hard to keep consistent threads.

Tom

[dc202]

Originally Posted by marcinpisz

A question about winter tires

Can the third generation of the vehicle, or even the second generation of the vehicle have a set of winter tires with separate rims be used for the winter. More specifically, I have read on the Internet that the vehicle can only be synced with a set of four tire pressure monitoring devices. If I am going to use a separate set of rims for the winter tires, is it possible on the generation three to be synced with the winter set of rims by doing it myself if I know the tire pressure monitoring device codes for all the wheels. Does the generation three need a dealer to sync these devices every time. Is there a device I can buy on the Internet that will allow me to sync these wheels myself every time I switch them for winter or summer. This is when you consider that the generation three cannot be easily reprogrammed by the driver for a lots of options. Has anybody had the opportunity to do this on the third-generation or even the second generation?

Thanks

A piece of paper and tape is all you need. Just make sure you check your tire pressure regularly.

[Pohaku]

FWIW, if all you want to do is reprogram TPMS sensors, there is a $150 device that will do just that:


DIY TPMS Programming - Tool to Program your Own TPMS Sensors - Toyota Scion Honda - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation

Revolution Supply Co. - ATEQ TPM Quicket Device

Keep in mind that you will need to be buying 4 new sensors for your winter rims. At @$106 each for the sensors, that's a bit pricey on top of the cost of the rims and tires. Personally, I'd skip the sensors in the winter rims and just live with the little yellow light.

[jburns]

Originally Posted by Pohaku

FWIW, if all you want to do is reprogram TPMS sensors, there is a $150 device that will do just that:


DIY TPMS Programming - Tool to Program your Own TPMS Sensors - Toyota Scion Honda - Toyota Forums :: Toyota Nation

Revolution Supply Co. - ATEQ TPM Quicket Device

Keep in mind that you will need to be buying 4 new sensors for your winter rims. At @$106 each for the sensors, that's a bit pricey on top of the cost of the rims and tires. Personally, I'd skip the sensors in the winter rims and just live with the little yellow light.

I know this is sacrilegious but I hate the TPMS. Nothing but added expense and complexity to do something that everyone did on their own for almost 100 years.

[direstraits71]

Originally Posted by jburns

I know this is sacrilegious but I hate the TPMS. Nothing but added expense and complexity to do something that everyone did on their own for almost 100 years.

Agree 100% Its too expensive considering you can't read the actual tire pressure. Real pressure readings might be worth it and would be something more to watch on the MFD!

[ceric]

Sure, if you pay more for a Lexus or Acura, you will see individual tire pressure numbers on MFD. However, in that case, even for a simple tire rotation you will need dealer to do it... That would cost $$$ also.

TMPS has its pros and cons. The other day it lits up on my Mazda CX9. The tire looked OK from outside. (I checked tire pressure every weekend). It turned out to be a nail causing a very slow leak. It serves me well, to put it that way.

[Airbalancer]

Is the TPMS on a separate fuse that you can pull so you do not see the light?

Never had a vehicle with TPMS this is why I ask