TPMS (tire pressure) malfunction (?) on 2015 Prius V

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Perhaps the Costco Tire Employee I talked to doesn't know this, or maybe just not at our Costco Location. I'll try calling out there again.
Thank you for this info..

 

Most likely they don’t want to program the ecu for your supplied sensors. They sell virtually the same sensors for a reasonable price with tires but probably want $60 a wheel to install theirs without a tire purchase.

A small roadside shop run by hardworking 2nd generation immigrants is a better idea.

 

They did say they could sell me the sensors and I believe it was $60 per wheel, tho when I looked for new TPMS's online I questioned if that was $60/wheel, or if I mis-understood and it was $60 for a set of 4.. after seeing your note, I think I was probably correct in that he said $60 per wheel.

HA!! I tend to agree/believe this this is (sadly) likely true.. I bought tires for a 40' motor coach while out in Las Vegas and I watched them change those by hand.. those guys are pretty darn good and work hard.. the one told me he's been doing it since he was a little kid.

 

I just talked to NTB around the corner (on the phone) They actually appear to have the best prices for tires by far that I've been quoted.
He said they replace just the sensors that are bad... assuming that's what it is.. they use an aftermarket sensor if they have to replace and it's $89.. I asked if they could program new OEM Toyota Sensors and he said probably not.. do not all programmers program the OEM sensors? I'm a bit confused how they can put in an after market sensor with any remaining OEM sensors and program that to work?
I can get a set of 4, new for $50.. assuming I can get them programmed.. (and not sure about the dealership costs)

 

You don’t program the sensors - you simply take the unique serial number “id” that is printed on it and write that id into the car’s ecu. See posts 12-14.