TPMS question !
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No, when the batteries die......................you will have to get a new TPMS. First you have to figure out which one went bad, then replace it.
Last edited by Mazurfer; Jun 22, 2009 at 03:34 PM.
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To put it another way, while my TPMS are old, they only have about 70,000 miles on them. Do you know how many miles is on them? If yours are not installed I would put new batteries in them just incase.
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im looking at my tpms and im pretty sure they're sealed... so idk how i would replace the battery.. is there any way to check? cause i dont wana pay 80$ to get them on my car then find out they're dead..
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https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/attempt-making-tpms-fooler-80447/
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Yes, a centrifugal switch. A member tried placing 4 TPMS in a PVC sealing it and bringing the psi to 32. They didn't turn on and the TPMS light came on. That would indicate the sensors only 'turn on' when moving.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=80447
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=80447
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Dont mean to jack the thread but since its a TPMS thread figured id ask my question here. I just got my new wheels in today my car already has aftermarket wheels so Im not sure if the guy used the old TPMS or got new ones but can these be taken off the wheels that are on my car now and used on the new wheels? and what do the TPMS sensors do???
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C'mon.......... TPMS = Tire Pressure Monitoring System(don't you have a manual?). If not get one for free after registering at mazdausa.com and read it.
Anyway..............it senses your tire pressure and alerts you when it falls below roughly 26psi. It actually will detect and overfill at about 49-50psi(If I recall correctly).
Anyway..............it senses your tire pressure and alerts you when it falls below roughly 26psi. It actually will detect and overfill at about 49-50psi(If I recall correctly).
Last edited by Mazurfer; Jun 23, 2009 at 05:57 PM.
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