FAQ - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - Page 5

MFDOOM44 · 02-27-2009, 09:56 PM

is there a DIY on taking out the TPMS light bulb? i didnt see anything in the DIY section

ProZach626 · 03-01-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by OrdnanceMarine

"Nice" and "All-Season" don't go together if you're serious about performance as anyone that's experienced the difference between the two types of tires first-hand can tell you!

I'm also 'serious' about having a daily driver.

***r3v*** · 03-06-2009, 12:15 PM

Ugh, I failed at reading this thread before buying new TPMS sensors for my new wheels.

$89 programming is ftl.

But, on the bright side, I learned that installing TPMS sensors is really easy.

***Phalanx*** · 03-06-2009, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ProZach626

I'm also 'serious' about having a daily driver.

How does your car being a daily driver mean you need all season tires? Im not saying there is anything wrong with AS tires... but your response to OrdnanceMarine's post makes it seem as if AS tires are 'necessary' for a DD ... which they absolutely are not.

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Originally Posted by r3v

Ugh, I failed at reading this thread before buying new TPMS sensors for my new wheels.

$89 programming is ftl.

But, on the bright side, I learned that installing TPMS sensors is really easy.

***Phalanx*** · 03-06-2009, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by MFDOOM44

is there a DIY on taking out the TPMS light bulb? i didnt see anything in the DIY section

not that i know of... getting rid of that light isnt worth tearing apart your dash, IMO. i'd rather just adjust my steering wheel so it blocks my view of it

FDcivic23 · 03-06-2009, 12:36 PM

When I had my TPMS swapped out, I helped the guy that was changing it and it was really easy. All we had to do was break the bead on the tires just to give us enough room to slide the sensors out. We didn't have to waste time by taking the whole tire off. Taking the nut/stem sleeve was real easy too using the right tool.

***r3v*** · 03-06-2009, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Phalanx

not that i know of... getting rid of that light isnt worth tearing apart your dash, IMO. i'd rather just adjust my steering wheel so it blocks my view of it

That's what I've been doing.
But, really, before reading this, I tried everything but ripping my dash apart. I'd much rather suck it up and pay the $89.

All you need is an 11 MM deep socket to disconnect/reconnect the sensors:

(Sorry about the huge pic. I also apparently failed to take a zoomed in pic of the socket wrench on the sensor. )

1. Take the cap off.
2. Use the 11 MM socket to remove the nut.
3. Pull off the ring.
Do this in reverse to put them back on.

***Phalanx*** · 03-06-2009, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by r3v

That's what I've been doing.
But, really, before reading this, I tried everything but ripping my dash apart. I'd much rather suck it up and pay the $89.

Id rather pay $89 than tear apart my dash, too. But I'd still rather just adjust my steering wheel for free, lol.

Great minds think alike

FDcivic23 · 03-06-2009, 01:16 PM

True, but sometimes you gotta pay to have peace of mind. And also so you don't have to keep checking the tire pressure.

NuocCam · 03-17-2009, 03:29 AM

Since i just recently got my 06-07 hfp 17 rims, and they don't come with tmps.
After i purchase the tmps and put them on the rim.
Do i really have to put foam tape between the tmps and rim because that is what i heard from the podcast from collegehillshonda and seen on the 87th post since there is a small gap, or can i just leave a small gap?
Will it make much of a difference?

CarDriver · 03-17-2009, 03:58 AM

Pardon my not-wanting to read through the whole thread, but what's the purpose of a TPMS again? Doesn't everyone check their pressure every few weeks anyway? Or is it a feature designed to alert us to dangerous/noteworthy tire-pressure changes as we're driving along...which means we should pull over and check it out...type of thing?

***Phalanx*** · 03-17-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CarDriver

Pardon my not-wanting to read through the whole thread, but what's the purpose of a TPMS again? Doesn't everyone check their pressure every few weeks anyway? Or is it a feature designed to alert us to dangerous/noteworthy tire-pressure changes as we're driving along...which means we should pull over and check it out...type of thing?

the purpose is for the government to ensure that the idiots who dont know how to check their tires cant sue when they get in an accident as a result of improper tire pressure. thus, hanging the rest of us out to dry

chaohliu · 03-17-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Phalanx

the purpose is for the government to ensure that the idiots who dont know how to check their tires cant sue when they get in an accident as a result of improper tire pressure. thus, hanging the rest of us out to dry

and also to save on gas because properly inflated tires can increase mpg.

***Phalanx*** · 03-17-2009, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by chaohliu

and also to save on gas because properly inflated tires can increase mpg.

i was being fecicious

Dyno Blew · 03-17-2009, 11:23 AM

ATEQ VT10 Universal Trigger Tool

I have not used this tool but the site says it world on Honda's

***Phalanx*** · 03-17-2009, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dyno Blew

ATEQ VT10 Universal Trigger Tool

I have not used this tool but the site says it world on Honda's

i wish i could find the thread... but i believe that product has been discussed before and found to not work for our cars.

however, at merely $105, i guess it couldnt hurt to try.

OrdnanceMarine · 03-17-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Phalanx

i wish i could find the thread... but i believe that product has been discussed before and found to not work for our cars.

however, at merely $105, i guess it couldnt hurt to try.

Since the Tire Rack is a site sponsor, it might be a good idea to contact them via their forum and ask if they can try it personally or if they will allow you to return it if it doesn't work.

Eggroll · 03-17-2009, 08:50 PM

Ok can someone tell me if our 2007 LX sedan has TPMS? I have looked over the owners manual and cant find it.

When the thread was started it states about a ! or the letters on the dash, neither is stated on the indicator pages of the manual.

Thanks!

***Phalanx*** · 03-17-2009, 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eggroll

Ok can someone tell me if our 2007 LX sedan has TPMS? I have looked over the owners manual and cant find it.

When the thread was started it states about a ! or the letters on the dash, neither is stated on the indicator pages of the manual.

Thanks!

tpms was not introduced on the civic until 2008

Eggroll · 03-17-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Phalanx

tpms was not introduced on the civic until 2008

Picking up some Si wheels this week and I thought I had to switch the sensors

thanks, I did a search and found this thread. Thanks for starting it and for the quick answer.

This forum is awesome, good people that generally seem to help out.

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FDcivic23 Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Va Beach, VA Posts: 1,874 Nikko iTrader: 8 / 100%	When I had my TPMS swapped out, I helped the guy that was changing it and it was really easy. All we had to do was break the bead on the tires just to give us enough room to slide the sensors out. We didn't have to waste time by taking the whole tire off. Taking the nut/stem sleeve was real easy too using the right tool. Last edited by FDcivic23; 03-06-2009 at 01:14 PM.

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NuocCam Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 73 Brian iTrader: 1 / 100%	Since i just recently got my 06-07 hfp 17 rims, and they don't come with tmps. After i purchase the tmps and put them on the rim. Do i really have to put foam tape between the tmps and rim because that is what i heard from the podcast from collegehillshonda and seen on the 87th post since there is a small gap, or can i just leave a small gap? Will it make much of a difference?

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CarDriver Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 1,842 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Pardon my not-wanting to read through the whole thread, but what's the purpose of a TPMS again? Doesn't everyone check their pressure every few weeks anyway? Or is it a feature designed to alert us to dangerous/noteworthy tire-pressure changes as we're driving along...which means we should pull over and check it out...type of thing?

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Eggroll Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Houston Posts: 99 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Ok can someone tell me if our 2007 LX sedan has TPMS? I have looked over the owners manual and cant find it. When the thread was started it states about a ! or the letters on the dash, neither is stated on the indicator pages of the manual. Thanks!