Starting to look into snows for our 2021 Camry. Not sure if I need a scan tool to register a new set of sensors? To rotate tires I need to do some procedure (in the manual, already forgot it) which makes me think it could learn a new set of sensors?
Camry TPMS
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Are you getting new rims, with new TPMS sensors? If you are putting snows on current rims, with the tpms sensors that are already installed, it should be a simple swap and fill with air, then reset tpms using the menu on the cluster.
EDIT: even on my 09 elantra, i had to take to dealer to have the new sensors synced up and "relearned" to the car.
- Select the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu and then press and hold the OK button
- Select TPWS
- Select SET PRESSURE
- Press and hold the OK button until the TPMS indicator blinks 3 times
- Run and drive your car
EDIT: even on my 09 elantra, i had to take to dealer to have the new sensors synced up and "relearned" to the car.
My Highlander has the tire change option to learn a new set of sensors in the TPMS menu
Just bolt on the winter wheels and tires and go.ignore the light until spring when you put normal wheels back on.Much cheaper and less headaches that way
Done that for years, thought i’d be nice to the wife and not have her staring at an idiot light for 3+ months. New car and all.
My car, nope, wouldn’t pay 8 cents to turn off the light. Driven last 8 years or so ignoring the light.
Have to be careful, some cars (Honda?) won’t let you disable TC if TPMS says there is an issue.
Techstream (ebay pirate version) actually sucks for TPMS. It reads codes and data but is very hit or miss for writing info like new sensor numbers. TPMS uses a different pin on the OBD connector vs nearly everything else, and not all cheezy dongles connect.
I would look into Carista. $20 gets you a dongle and free trial of their software. If you have an old burner android smartphone you can dedicate it. What sucks is you have to pay carista every time you use it, unless you're unethical, LOL.
My prii takes Pacific brand sensors that are made for Denso/ Toyota that come 4/$40 on ebay. They work great aside from activation hassles.
If you want steel rims instead of alloys or vice versa pay very close attention to what sensors you order, they come in different thicknesses for wheel material. And I had some cheap universal "TPMS ready" 5x100/5x114.3 rims that were in fact NOT TPMS ready as the valve stem rubbed on the center part of the rim, causing loss of air. May be best to find some OE camry rims-- there are a billion out there.
As always I'll plug the harbor freight tire changer, which is great for dumb stuff like popping a bead to change sensors without disturbing the balance.
If your car uses different pressures front and back, you might have to push a button under the dash to reset the 80% of PSI threshold that triggers the light after rotation. (Hits at about 28 PSI. +/-) I would consider that optional TBH.
PS Discount tire direct has a $60 rebate on snows if you use their synchronicity card. Got my own car a set of 4 Champiros for $189 all in.
I would look into Carista. $20 gets you a dongle and free trial of their software. If you have an old burner android smartphone you can dedicate it. What sucks is you have to pay carista every time you use it, unless you're unethical, LOL.
My prii takes Pacific brand sensors that are made for Denso/ Toyota that come 4/$40 on ebay. They work great aside from activation hassles.
If you want steel rims instead of alloys or vice versa pay very close attention to what sensors you order, they come in different thicknesses for wheel material. And I had some cheap universal "TPMS ready" 5x100/5x114.3 rims that were in fact NOT TPMS ready as the valve stem rubbed on the center part of the rim, causing loss of air. May be best to find some OE camry rims-- there are a billion out there.
As always I'll plug the harbor freight tire changer, which is great for dumb stuff like popping a bead to change sensors without disturbing the balance.
If your car uses different pressures front and back, you might have to push a button under the dash to reset the 80% of PSI threshold that triggers the light after rotation. (Hits at about 28 PSI. +/-) I would consider that optional TBH.
PS Discount tire direct has a $60 rebate on snows if you use their synchronicity card. Got my own car a set of 4 Champiros for $189 all in.
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Toyota TPMS, unless it’s on a 2018+ Tundra/Sequoia or a 2019+ Avalon is a “dumb” system that can’t do a automatic or stationary relearn, you need to do an OBD-based relearn with Techstream(or the Toyota diagnostics in a Autel/Launch/Snap-On tablet or Carista) if you know the sensor IDs via the TPWS registration utility, or a OBD-capable ATEQ/Autel/Bartec tool via sensor actuation and rewrite of the TPMS ECU. If the TPMS light on a Toyota or Lexus goes off for any reason besides low tire pressure, DO NOT press the TPMS SET button, or you risk getting the TPMS ECU in an infinite loop.
I’ve used an Autel Maxisys to rewrite my sensor IDs. That’s easy. Breaking tire beads to install the new ones wasn’t. I ordered Denso sensors, same Pacific sensors as OE.
I’ve used an Autel Maxisys to rewrite my sensor IDs. That’s easy. Breaking tire beads to install the new ones wasn’t. I ordered Denso sensors, same Pacific sensors as OE.
I think this is what I did on our GS. Dash icon is whack and I never see the 4 tire pressure values. Just dashes.
Any advice?
Some TPMS tools can “unlock” Toyota TPMS ECUs, Bartec makes a fancy jumper that shorts two pins(TC and GC) in the OBD connector as directed by Toyota but you have to program the new sensor IDs ASAP.
Registering a new set of sensors is in the owner's manual
Toyota screwed this one up royally: I can't read the tire pressures in the car, but the wife got an app and can read them on her phone. That's... insane (there's a non-PC word I'd rather use since they had to do this one deliberately).
Anyhow. That is for cars with a display function. Mine doesn't have it. The prior page appears to be correct, and it's not helpful. It reads like I need to go to a dealer (or get a scan tool).
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You joking? Finally catching up 15 years later, as usual.
You can get a Carista OBD-II Bluetooth dongle and download the app, but it's an advanced function, that you need to pay a subscription for
That's minor inconvenience. Companies choose where they want to be leading in technology.
Compared to a walnut blasting due to Intake Valve deposits on the TSI engine... which can be costly if you don't have an affordable VW/Audi specialist near by.... when Audi was introducing the BPY engine in 2005... Toyota already came out with their D4-S with direct and port injection... so, while the industry was recognizing intake valve deposits as a byproduct of GDI, Toyota already had a solution for its Lexus models in the US. About a decade later, Audi introduced the 3rd gen EA888 with Twin Injection, VWAG decided to punish US/Canada VW owners, as they are not worthy of it.
By the way, did your Tiguan come with the parking light position from the factory on the headlight switch? A simple technology VW has denied US/Canada owners until about 2015 with the MK7's.
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They recognized on one engine. Other one (250) was bigger offender than VW.That's minor inconvenience. Companies choose where they want to be leading in technology.
Compared to a walnut blasting due to Intake Valve deposits on the TSI engine... which can be costly if you don't have an affordable VW/Audi specialist near by.... when Audi was introducing the BPY engine in 2005... Toyota already came out with their D4-S with direct and port injection... so, while the industry was recognizing intake valve deposits as a byproduct of GDI, Toyota already had a solution for its Lexus models in the US. About a decade later, Audi introduced the 3rd gen EA888 with Twin Injection, VWAG decided to punish US/Canada VW owners, as they are not worthy of it.
By the way, did your Tiguan come with the parking light position from the factory on the headlight switch? A simple technology VW has denied US/Canada owners until about 2015 with the MK7's.
But yes, nothing says “technologically behind” like lack of parking switch, to let’s say, mandatory brake booster replacement
This is an aftermarket radio using an iDatalink Maestro RR interface module flashed with Toyota-specific firmware on a Kenwood CarPlay/Android Audio deck. I don’t think the LCD in the dash cluster can read out individual tire pressures. The car is a 2018 RAV4 LE, btw.
Toyota D4-S was found in more than just the 2GR on the IS350, also found on the 1UR,They recognized on one engine. Other one (250) was bigger offender than VW.
But yes, nothing says “technologically behind” like lack of parking switch, to let’s say, mandatory brake booster replacement
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I understand that. But at the same time, while VW left American buyers struggling, Lexus left buyers of IS250 struggling.
As for 1UR, I am not sure generally that engine and vehicle would be considered "advanced."
Car should read the tire pressure in the dash, on one of the screen options it has. Stupid that it was omitted from the base model—I should not have to buy an aftermarket radio! Anyhow, is what it is, I guess if there is ever a question she can use her phone while driving to figure out why the TPMS light is on…