TPMS after Sears visit

Was the system initialized after the new tires were installed? You can do this following the procedure outlined in the owners manual using the switch located under the steering column.

To initialize the system, perform the following:

1. Park the vehicle in a safe place and
the hybrid system is off.
2. Adjust the pressure of all the installed
tires to the specified cold tire inflation
pressure level. (See “Tires” on page
434.)
3. Turn the “POWER” switch to “IG!ON”
mode.
4. Push and hold the tire pressure warning
reset switch until the tire pressure
warning light blinks slowly three times.
5. Wait for a few minutes with the “POWER”
switch selected in “IG!ON” mode,
and then turn the hybrid system off.

If you push the tire pressure reset switch
while the vehicle is moving, initialization is
not performed.

Are you sure Sears installed new TPMS sensors? Most tire shops service the existing sensors with a kit when they install new tires. I think mine cost about $2 per tire at Costco.

 

If Sears did replace the sensors then you will need to go to the dealer and have the new sensors programmed in the car. I believe another choice would be to change the serial numbers to match the original sensors.

 

Hold up.
While I only use genuine Toyota sensors I am pretty sure there are aftermarket ones that can be cloned to imitate the originals. I would try Sears if the initialization does not work. If the light stays off for a day I would imagine the system is working and you have a leak. If you re-initialize it after some air leaked out, the light would likely return after more air leaked out.

Could you please explain what exactly was changed and why?

Avi

 

The TPMS system is always looking for a signal from the sensors. If one signal is missing, the light will stay on. If the light goes off for a couple days I would imagine they are all working. $5 sounds more like a service kit, not an actual sensor. There is the possibility one of the sensors was damaged when the work was done? All the initialization does is set the pressure that causes the warning to come on.

Avi

 

Did they deny responsibility yet?

 

Yes! Any tire shop nowadays can replace/reprogram the sensors but it comes with a handsome price tag It will still be less than the dealership. If the sensors are just out of sync with the TPMS and need scan-tool intervention, plan on dropping $20-$60 at a tire shop. If any of the sensors are no longer working, plan on $40 per sensor or more, installed. At the dealer for the same service, those prices are easily 20-40% more than a tire shop.

DONT ask me how I know this....

 

I believe the tire company's only replace the seal and valve in the stem not tpm's. They charge for a little extra for this sevice. Sears will explain what they did. H

 

Doesnt work that way. Pulling the fuse will make the light stay ON.

 

Then there is the "Click & Clack" solution: Black tape (over the light)!

 

The problem on the scanner ID of each wheel set?

 

Prompt, on the steering column which work is performed? Thank you.