TPMS Tools?

[Trav]

@JHZR2 did you solve your TPMS issue? Our 2013 GS350 TPMS sensors are wack. I was considering a ball peen hammer to dash light fix...

In the setting in the infotainment screen..

Using the TPMS Reset Button

Turn the vehicle's ignition to “on” without starting the engine; hold the TPMS reset button until the light flashes three times and release the button. Start the car and give it about 20 minutes—the warning light should disappear.

 

[JeffKeryk]

In the setting in the infotainment screen..

Thanks for the tip. I've tried resetting the TPMS under dash button numerous times, but not the infotainment vehicle menu item.
I will give it a shot.
My guess is one or more of the batteries are bad; the car is an early 2013 GS350 F Sport.

Again, I appreciate your KSAs. KSA is a Silicon Valley acronym for, "Knowledge, Skills and Abilities".
Most important is abilities, because it measures your ongoing ability to perform; to actually do the work. fix the problem, etc.

 

[michaelluscher]

Can you help me understand this a bit more?

Say I want to get OE Honda sensors, made by TRW.

I’d use the 508 to connect to tpms via OBD, and remove the fcc id of the bad sensor, and swap it with the ID of the good one, right?

If I got a generic sensor I’d use the 508 to write the old/bad sensor id info to the replacement, so the computer thinks it’s the same one.

The 508 may or may not do other sensors. If it won’t, what tool will? I’m thinking along the lines of vdo or schrader brands. I’m not sure the value proposition of something more than the 508 is justified considering the amount of work required in total.

You would simply do an OBD relearn, I can't see why the Autel won't work with OE Honda sensors
This video is long form, but should clarify
I just bought one to own again for ~$150 NIB off eBay, updates are free for life
Some come with some Autel brand MX universal sensors, most don't
You use whatever makes you comfortable/accessable


Here's when I bought mine the first time
Thread 'I bought my first TPMS tool' https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/i-bought-my-first-tpms-tool.356505/

 

[JHZR2]

I have no idea if I can break a bead well or without damaging a wheel. As much as I’d like to handle the tech side of it, it doesn’t seem worth it.

Costco wants $65 per wheel to replace the TPMS with Dill branded, made in Germany sensors. They are recommending rubber stems over metal ones due to corrosion.

Even after eight sets, I still won’t be ahead compared to diy. And one botched wheel and it’s a big loss.

If I could break the bead without damage, I may reconsider. But currently only have two cars with an active system…