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TPMS sensors

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by SharkDog, Mar 22, 2021.

  1. Mar 22, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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    SharkDog

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    Hey Crew. I put winter tires on my stock wheels last fall and I think I am going to buy a second set of rims to mount the summer tread. They will likely be snowflakes from a newer 4runner. I'll get some TRDs if I find a decent deal, but they don't seem like they are worth an extra $600 for my use.

    Do the factory TPMS from a newer 4runner included with a used set of rims work with a 2006 tundra? If they don't, my options are ~$40-50 per sensor for new ones? What happens if I don't have any? Is the light on constantly?

    Thanks. This is my first fancy vehicle with tire pressure reporting.
     
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  2. Mar 22, 2021 at 10:08 AM
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    BubbaW

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    If you don't have any you'll be better off and yes, light will remain on constantly UNLESS you cover it with tape OR by cutting a particular wire. Add it to your list of checking condition of tires and purchase decent air gauge, The ole girl will appreciate ya. Hopefully others can help with wire color and other suggestions !
     
  3. Mar 22, 2021 at 10:15 AM
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    Jack McCarthy

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    You shouldn’t have TPMS. It wasn’t required on all vehicles until 2008.

    Do you know if you do have it for sure? I haven’t heard of Toyota pre-empting the requirement, but I don’t know for sure since mine is an 02.
     
  4. Mar 22, 2021 at 10:37 AM
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    I bought a set of new Denso sensors but never used them because Costco uses their own sensors (I had bought new wheels). They said they would not take responsibility if they could not program my sensors. I'll sell them to you the Densos for less than I bought them...
     
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  5. Mar 22, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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    The TPMS light on my 06 DC Limited has been blinking for a year or two
     
  6. Mar 22, 2021 at 10:58 AM
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    Just went through this myself. Apparently this truck requires sensors in the spare tire along with the others. The process of registering them with the ECU is also different from most vehicles. It drove my tire shop nuts, but they finally got it accomplished. Blinking means some of the sensors are dead.
     
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  7. Mar 22, 2021 at 9:12 PM
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    I know when I had a slow leak the light would come on.
     
  8. Mar 22, 2021 at 9:13 PM
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    Thanks. I’ll let you know what direction I go.
     
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  9. Mar 22, 2021 at 9:19 PM
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    They are a pain, but useful. I had one die (battery) after 10-12 years. 2 years of that damn light, I had my shop replace them all at 75 a pop. 2 of 5 new ones were dead on arrival, but I don't think they were OEM. Shop ordered 5 Toyota and after a bitch of programming, all good.
     
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  10. Mar 23, 2021 at 11:07 AM
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    that doesn’t sound fun. You do the programming or the shop did?
     
  11. Mar 23, 2021 at 4:43 PM
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    alb1k

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    Shop did, not fun for them either....
     
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  12. Mar 23, 2021 at 4:47 PM
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    I have TPMS on my 2005 RCLB Work Truck ~ may not have been required until 2008 but was included on my Tundra in 2005.
     
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  13. Mar 23, 2021 at 4:57 PM
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    I’m guessing it probably started in 05 since the Tundra changed quite a bit in that year.
     
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  14. Mar 23, 2021 at 5:06 PM
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    Same, 2005 DC. I think they are worth it. Ever see what happens with low tire pressure at 70mph?
     

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