The "pipe bomb" solution works to disable TPMS!
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The "pipe bomb" solution works to disable TPMS!
My previous car was an '06 Lexus IS350, and there was a HUGE need to disable the TPMS error when aftermarket wheels weren't compatible with it. Someone found that you could build an air chamber (pipe bomb) to house all 4 OEM TPMS sensors, pressurise it, stick it in the trunk, and the TPMS would be happy.
I couldn't find anyone who has tried the same on an S2000, so I gave it a try, and it worked! No more TPMS light!
BTW, I tried leaving one of the screw caps unglued so that I could have easy access to the TPMS sensors without destroying the chamber, but it was not possible. I tried teflon tape and teflon paste, but I couldn't achieve a seal that would maintain 35 PSI for any period of time. I had to glue everything.
I couldn't find anyone who has tried the same on an S2000, so I gave it a try, and it worked! No more TPMS light!
BTW, I tried leaving one of the screw caps unglued so that I could have easy access to the TPMS sensors without destroying the chamber, but it was not possible. I tried teflon tape and teflon paste, but I couldn't achieve a seal that would maintain 35 PSI for any period of time. I had to glue everything.
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my tpms are so temperamental anyways, even though my pressures are good they come on and off whenever they please. i think i should get the dealer to reset them or check them. worthless buggers.
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I read that some people used wheel barrel (wheel burrow?) tires, but I thought that would be more expensive, and maybe even more difficult.
Regarding the termpermental sensors, I would be surprised if there wasn't some sort of initialization / calibration procedure in the owner's manual. My Lexus had it.
Regarding the termpermental sensors, I would be surprised if there wasn't some sort of initialization / calibration procedure in the owner's manual. My Lexus had it.
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Originally Posted by gernby,Jan 25 2010, 06:45 AM
I read that some people used wheel barrel (wheel burrow?) tires, but I thought that would be more expensive, and maybe even more difficult.
Regarding the termpermental sensors, I would be surprised if there wasn't some sort of initialization / calibration procedure in the owner's manual. My Lexus had it.
Regarding the termpermental sensors, I would be surprised if there wasn't some sort of initialization / calibration procedure in the owner's manual. My Lexus had it.
I'm bumming that I gave away all my HF autocross trailer tires.
You could probably find used lawnmower / snowblower wheels at the local junkyard. Not sure if they'd take that kind of psi, though.