The Ultimate TMPS Thread - All threads merged

[Nichos]

Does anyone know if the valve stem on our TPMS sensors can be replaced with aftermarket stems?

[NBPRudy]

No the valve stem does not come seperate!

[Stlblues13]

Not unless you can find some other way to secure the sensor in your wheel, or are okay with the TPMS dash light and the issues associated with that.

[Nichos]

Bah! I figured as much. I really do hate TPMS.

[Stlblues13]

Agreed, it's a PITA.

[NBPRudy]

x2

[jsb03f]

Where can I find this module?

[Angelsi06]

Just go back to the D ship and tell them you would like the Sensors back from your OEM wheels which they should have given to you any away b/c its part of the cost fo the car.

[lilrich027]

Originally Posted by Angelsi06

Just go back to the D ship and tell them you would like the Sensors back from your OEM wheels which they should have given to you any away b/c its part of the cost fo the car.

+1 dont let the dealership get those sensors.I just put my 08 sensors into a set of 05-06 rsx wheels and they work great no tpms light.Most likely yours will work also

[jsb03f]

I called and got someone who obviously has encountered this before and just told me to come in :)
So all is well! Thanks everyone!

[stingray2772]

Still looking... somebody has to have a set out there

[yiujun]

Hey

Has anyone put the EP3s on a 2008 Civic yet?
Just wanna know if they are TPMS compatible b/c I am looking to pick up a set for my 2008 CSX.

Thanks in advance

[ccswhat]

I was wandering if you needed all 4 sensor to turn the TPMS light off??

[NBPRudy]

Yes...

[silentkillz1]

Ok here's the question, if i buy a set of after market rims (Work Emotion Cr kai's) would i just have to put the TPMS on them and then slap on some tires, or would i have to balance out the Rims. Also can any tire shop transfer the TPMS to the new wheels?
Sorry if this has been covered but i just couldn't find the exact answer for the questions above.
Why did our cars have to have the stupid TPMS =\

Thanks in Advance

[oHsevenGG_Si]

Originally Posted by silentkillz1

Ok here's the question, if i buy a set of after market rims (Work Emotion Cr kai's) would i just have to put the TPMS on them and then slap on some tires, or would i have to balance out the Rims. Also can any tire shop transfer the TPMS to the new wheels?
Sorry if this has been covered but i just couldn't find the exact answer for the questions above.
Why did our cars have to have the stupid TPMS =\

Thanks in Advance

Im actually searching for this very answer. Ive ordered from Rota c10s and I have an 08 si. a buddy of mine says with the right tools the transfer is cake, however, you need a tpms rebuild kit for each sensor to get everything proper in the new rims.

[footballaholic]

Bump for answers im in the same dilemma.

[ray]

Here's the skinny. Move your existing sensors over to the new wheels. You'll need a competent tire mounter to do this, I got lucky and the young guy mounting tires at the local shop had all kinds of experience.

The primary understanding of import here is that changing any of your four TPMS sensors will require re-programming the TPMS system by the honda dealer. ~$90-$150. We don't want this. Moving the existing four sensors over to the new wheels is the only way to prevent this, as those four particular sensor are the only ones on earth that the system is set up for.

Details are such. It is recommended that you use a TPMS 'service' or 'repair' kit every time you dismount a tire. All this consists of is a new rubber seal for the stem, a new flat washer and mounting nut, a new valve core, and a new cap. If your factory stuff is new you can safely re-use it. If it's been in service for long I'd follow the recommendation and acquire service kits.

Most local tire shops do NOT have TPMS service kits on hand, and generally re-use the existing harware as a result. And even if they do have the parts, they may not know it because most application guides out there don't cover the 2008 Civic TPMS hardware, even though it isn't principly different. You can order the proper TPMS service kits from Discount Tire Direct if you call them, though. I got 10 kits for $2 each from Mitch just so I'd have my own stock, and he went out of his way to verify the kits were correct and provided an exemplary level of service in every way. Discount Tire rocks, and Mitch is the man. The kits were nice, too.

The last factor to be aware of is that the tire shops will always qualify their response by saying 'if the rim is TPMS-capable'. All this amounts to is that the sensor must not hit the rim when bolted in the valve stem hole. This proves to be the case with most rims, but do be aware that it is possible to select a rim and find that the valve stem hole angling or internal construction differ enough from the norm that the sensor ends up hitting somewhere. It's just unlikely.

I just had my local tire guy move the sensors over, re-using the service kit components as the stuff was only three months old. And happily, it's all worked out as I have had zero TPMS problems and no air leaks. New sensors are a scam, where civics are concerned.

[footballaholic]

So discount tire is a legit place to do it? because, i went to honda, and they quoted me 170. Discount is obviously cheaper

thanks for the reply btw.

[.si.love]

i forgot to do this, now my tpms light is always on
i dont mind.