mariocolombiano3000
07-08-2008, 09:55 PM
The light sensor is on, I have aftermarket rims, which obviously the tires are not the same as factory, could I still fix that problem?? all tires are ok with air pressure
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View Full Version : Tire Air Pressure mariocolombiano3000 07-08-2008, 09:55 PM The light sensor is on, I have aftermarket rims, which obviously the tires are not the same as factory, could I still fix that problem?? all tires are ok with air pressure expo1 07-08-2008, 10:00 PM if the TPMS were not moved to the new rims your only option is black tape over the light. mariocolombiano3000 07-08-2008, 10:14 PM so, how do I move the TPMS to the rims I have?? Silver06 07-08-2008, 10:30 PM It just so happens that there is a STICKY THREAD (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=102897) in the Tire & Wheel section that answers your questions. mariocolombiano3000 07-08-2008, 10:38 PM Thanks... didn't know, I'm new at this web site... expo1 07-08-2008, 10:41 PM Lets add some visual aids also. TPMS & a LINK (http://www.finishlineperformance.com/pdf/rx8/bulletin/02-004-04-1374a.pdf) to a PDF about them. http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=122927&d=1214792312 04RX8man 07-10-2008, 03:16 PM The sensors just unscrew and bolt back up to ur aftermarket rims without switching them over the light will be on becasue the computer is not picking up anything from them so now u need to break the tires down(at lease take off bead) and take out valve stem in there now and bolt up the sensors but be sure to use an inch/lb torque wrench I think it's like 5 or so inch/lbs you DO NOT want to break one or u will pay out the a#* for a new one...if you don't trust it take it to a garage that is familiar with tpms and they will b able to do it easily(oh and breaking off the bead is no a simple task without proper equiptment but is possible) mariocolombiano3000 07-10-2008, 09:33 PM The sensors just unscrew and bolt back up to ur aftermarket rims without switching them over the light will be on becasue the computer is not picking up anything from them so now u need to break the tires down(at lease take off bead) and take out valve stem in there now and bolt up the sensors but be sure to use an inch/lb torque wrench I think it's like 5 or so inch/lbs you DO NOT want to break one or u will pay out the a#* for a new one...if you don't trust it take it to a garage that is familiar with tpms and they will b able to do it easily(oh and breaking off the bead is no a simple task without proper equiptment but is possible) thanks for the info... I see your from Orlando, are there any good shops around for our 8s?? 04RX8man 07-10-2008, 10:03 PM I don't know any that are special for just 8's but i do everything and i mean EVERYTHING on my own if you need some help with anythgin im glad to help.... a yellow too that's sweet i'm still trying to get an all yellow meet in o-town mariocolombiano3000 07-11-2008, 04:03 PM I don't know any that are special for just 8's but i do everything and i mean EVERYTHING on my own if you need some help with anythgin im glad to help.... a yellow too that's sweet i'm still trying to get an all yellow meet in o-town oh ok... do u have ur own shop or u have a place to work on ur car?? where in orlando are u located?? 04RX8man 07-11-2008, 08:44 PM no not my own shop(yet)!!lol I just do it in my parking lot at my apt ha sucks but i don't trust anyone except myself when it come do working on it....I'm located up on Semoran Blvd by the airport....U? |