My brother gave his 2008 Hyundai Sonata 2.4 to my daughter who just got her license. It has close to 150k but runs great and uses next to no oil. (I've maintained it and usually change the oil at 5 to 6k.....it might take about 8 or 10 ounces of oil to bring it up to the top of the FULL line at that time)... I'm ordering 4 new tires and the TPMS light is on. I've never replaced TPMS sensors so my question is....do I replace the entire sensors or are there batteries that can be replaced? I know little about these so any information on my options would be appreciated? Thanks.
TPMS question
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You have to replace the entire sensor. Most tire shops should be able to do it for you.
The sensor is on inside of the tire. There are ways to DIY using jacks but it's not easy. Sensors cost about $20 to $40. My local tire place charged me $65 each to replace TMPS sensors including programming. The tool to program them is expensive. I thought $65 each was a fair price.
pbm
In August/September 2023 I replaced 4 TPMS sensors in my 2011 Expedition, and 5 TPMS sensors in my 2012 Jeep Wrangler
This is what I paid at Discount Tire
TPMS replacement (4) Schrader 33560
$50/per tire sensor=$215 total
(5) 315 REDI Clip In TPMS
$322.35
In August/September 2023 I replaced 4 TPMS sensors in my 2011 Expedition, and 5 TPMS sensors in my 2012 Jeep Wrangler
This is what I paid at Discount Tire
TPMS replacement (4) Schrader 33560
$50/per tire sensor=$215 total
(5) 315 REDI Clip In TPMS
$322.35
According to a few YouTube videos, you can replace the battery.
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Where are you having your tires installed? I'd get a price from them for new TPMS. My 1-2 man shop down the road charges about $50/ea to install Autel sensors.
Since you are not very proficient with TPMS etc - just replace them all, especially since you are to replace the tires. If lucky, the sensors will last as long as tires do. If you replace only dead sensor/s, you may end up having to replace other dyeing sensors later thus causing inconvenience and extra expense too.
Autel MX sensors are US$95 for a pack of 4 on Amazon at the moment, they are easy to program, get the ones with rubber stems, they are not gonna snap off or corrode like aluminum ones. But check with tire installer, they may match sensor price.
Autel MX sensors are US$95 for a pack of 4 on Amazon at the moment, they are easy to program, get the ones with rubber stems, they are not gonna snap off or corrode like aluminum ones. But check with tire installer, they may match sensor price.
TMPS sensors, in my experience, have a 10 year or so lifespan. I would just do 4 new sensors when I do the tires if I were you. When I got tires on my 2014 Mustang last summer, I had them do the sensors at the same time since we were right at 11 years old.
I had a single "mysterious" drop in one tire's pressure last week.
The TPMS went on and I figured the 19 year old sensors' time had come.
"Drat", I said, as my tires have ~32K on them with promise of another 15 or more.
I got the tires when the car was ~11 years old and replacing the sensors crossed my mind but I left the originals in servicee.
Turns out the RF tire leaked to ~26 psi and that was enough to trigger it.
I cranked it up and all has been well for a week.
Last time I looked, TPMS used 2 frequencies and some "setting tools" (?) cost around $275.
Now. with post covid price gauging etc., I'd have to look again.
Anybody have any current prices for a good tool?
Also, since the Volvo originals have lasted so long, I'd have to question how cheaply I'd go for replacements.
I don't know what Volvo replacements would cost.
The TPMS went on and I figured the 19 year old sensors' time had come.
"Drat", I said, as my tires have ~32K on them with promise of another 15 or more.
I got the tires when the car was ~11 years old and replacing the sensors crossed my mind but I left the originals in servicee.
Turns out the RF tire leaked to ~26 psi and that was enough to trigger it.
I cranked it up and all has been well for a week.
Last time I looked, TPMS used 2 frequencies and some "setting tools" (?) cost around $275.
Now. with post covid price gauging etc., I'd have to look again.
Anybody have any current prices for a good tool?
Also, since the Volvo originals have lasted so long, I'd have to question how cheaply I'd go for replacements.
I don't know what Volvo replacements would cost.
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Check your local shop as well as Costco, BJ's etc. They will give you the price to purchase and replace as well as program.
Where are you in NY? What tires? How old is daughter (new driver or older?).
Join Hyundai-Forums.com also. Pretty much every issue has been discussed and repairs on them if needed. You could try switching to VRP for some OCI's but 8-10 ounces is nothing to worry about. That's less than my '17 Accord 2.4L does.
My '07 Sonata 2.4L went 220k. If you feel any buzzing vibrations (besides motor mounts) consider doing timing chain. There is a second small chain behind main one that keeps the oil pump and balance shaft module going. It also has it's own chain guide/tensioner. I think that was what went on mine. Motor still ran great but vibrations and then started slinging oil. Mine was also rusting from happy NY winters.
Through oil fill my motor was spotless with 7500 mile changes with M1 or PP most of it's life (bought it new). Then above happened.
Where are you in NY? What tires? How old is daughter (new driver or older?).
Join Hyundai-Forums.com also. Pretty much every issue has been discussed and repairs on them if needed. You could try switching to VRP for some OCI's but 8-10 ounces is nothing to worry about. That's less than my '17 Accord 2.4L does.
My '07 Sonata 2.4L went 220k. If you feel any buzzing vibrations (besides motor mounts) consider doing timing chain. There is a second small chain behind main one that keeps the oil pump and balance shaft module going. It also has it's own chain guide/tensioner. I think that was what went on mine. Motor still ran great but vibrations and then started slinging oil. Mine was also rusting from happy NY winters.
Through oil fill my motor was spotless with 7500 mile changes with M1 or PP most of it's life (bought it new). Then above happened.
OEM sensors normally last much longer and often beyond 10 years of service compared to aftermarket ones that last 5 years or so. The issue is there is no single tool that would program just any sensor. When I needed sensors I settled on Autel as they are well established company with diag tools, they make both sensors and TPMS tools. I got their TS508 tool as part of a kit I bought, the kit included 8 sensors. The tool can read all and any sensor but programs only their own Autel ones. It worked great for me as I had access to shop and tire machines and did work myself. Tire doesn't have to come completely off to replace sensors.
I bought one local for a great price ($75) he had more. Still might. Autel TS508WF
