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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by Jerbear949, Apr 18, 2016.

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    Hey all... I'm having an issue with my TPMS... anyone in the OC have a techstream that can help me out?
     
    #1 Jerbear949, Apr 18, 2016
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    will pay someone for their services if need be?
     
    #2 Jerbear949, Apr 19, 2016
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    You know you can get on Amazon for about $20 then you need a computer. Everyone says laptop but I put an old desktop on the front seat, works for me.
     
    #3 wjtracy, Apr 19, 2016
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    What problem are you having with your TPMS? I'm always around OC
     
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    ...by the way, there is always the black tape method to blackout the light, on Gen2 anyways
     
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    Yeah unfortunately all my Computers have Windows 7-10 and it seems like a pretty difficult issue to get the techstream loaded... at least it over my head! lol...
     
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    one of of TPMS's was replaced and is not reading... i have a blinking tire message on my dash... :) i have all my sensor numbers after geting them scanned at the local tire shop but they dont have a way to reprogram, they can only to test to see if they can be read...
     
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    How can a tire shop replace a tpms sensor and not program it to the car? It sounds absurd
     
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    I agree, they instructed me to go to the dealership... ahahahahaha o_O
     
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    I just got new wheels and tires, and I'm having the same issue.

    @Jerbear949 - if you find someone, I'd like to get my TPMS serial number added to my Prius as well.

    @JC91006 - Apparently you need Techstream software to add the new TPMS serial number to the list of supported TPMS's in the Prius. And not all tire shops have this software, as it is Toyota specific. I found this info on: How to get TPMS to relearn with new sensors | PriusChat

    Z.
     
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    I'm sure there are apps available for your smart phone to connect to the car to add tpms. It's such a basic thing to do nowadays.

    Techstream is the cheapest and most complete tool if using the minivci option.
     
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    If there are smart phone options that would be great! I'll look into it. It'll eliminate the need to find someone with Techstream or buying the software on my own.

    Z.
     
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    still looking for someone... anyone? :)
     
    #13 Jerbear949, Apr 27, 2016
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    I have a thread over on on Gen2 about using Techstream to manage TPMS.

    I paid $40 for my Techstream from China via EBay- was supposed to work for Windows 7/8 etc.
    However, I was shocked to find my spare DELL Vista OS computer was actually XP3 32bit so I did not try the Win7 install yet.
     
    #14 wjtracy, Apr 27, 2016
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    Located in Buena Park if still interested!
     
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    and you have a Techstream? interested!!! sent you a PM...
     
    #16 Jerbear949, Apr 28, 2016
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    If anyone else is interested please DM

    Best investment Ever :) :D
     
    #17 RightOnTime, Apr 28, 2016
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