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Chrome Valve stem covers ok on the 2006?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Accessories & Modifications' started by windstrings, Feb 10, 2006.

  1. windstrings

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    The 2006 has the transmitters that report air pressure to the computer. Does anyone know if the Chrome valve stem covers will affect the transmitters since they are metal?
     
    #1 windstrings, Feb 10, 2006
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    Mine have been on since day one. My 35/33 psi is holding; I've had no TPMS messages and no flat tires. I guess is't's working; maybe I should let some air out of a tire to test when/if the TPMS warning comes on?
     
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    Good... I guess I'll get some too..... btw.. I run mine at 42 in front and 41psi in rear. I have had not warning messages or alerts. Its been running in the high 30's to low 50's here.

    In fact when I got both of mine from the dealer... they were up to 40F and 38Rear.. but I raised them more.
    I've wondered if I would get an alert after along time on the highway and tires heating up.... I guess if that happens, I'll worry about it then.
     
    #3 windstrings, Feb 10, 2006
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    Transmitters?!?!?! Seriously?

    What's the frequency, Kenneth? (I've always wanted to say that famous Dan Rather line.)

    Every low-tire-presure system I'm faintly familiar with uses the rotation counter of the ABS computer system.

    Wheel spins greater than the calibration point = low tire presure.

    Any Prius genius care to enlighten me?
     
    #4 priusham, Feb 10, 2006
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    http://priuschat.com/official-TPMS-info-fr...nice person-t15228.html
     
    #5 efusco, Feb 10, 2006
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