manholt Report post Posted March 28, 2014 Do they have batteries? If so, how do you get at them and where do you find replacements? Never had them before. They worked fine until last week, now only 2 out of 8. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhartjim Report post Posted March 28, 2014 The manufacturer's name would probably get you a more accurate answer. Age? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobndorine2 Report post Posted March 28, 2014 If they're TST tire monitors http://tsttruck.com/product-category/tire-pressure-monitoring-systems/ you just unscrew the little phillips screws, pull out the main sensor, unscrew the cap and replace the #1632 battery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walt2137 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Do they have batteries? If so, how do you get at them and where do you find replacements? Never had them before. They worked fine until last week, now only 2 out of 8. What system and brand, how long has the sensors been on the tires and you do know that you can remove the sensor when in storage or not used to save on the battery. TST has two type sensors as do a lot of the suppliers one with replacement battery and the type you have to trade in on a new sensor. I have had both and like the type with that I can change the battery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillAdams Report post Posted March 29, 2014 They all have batteries but not all have batteries that you can replace yourself. That's why you have the questions above. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bizsmith@yahoo.com Report post Posted March 29, 2014 It varies. Even within one manufacturer. One TST system has owner replaceable batteries another does not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 29, 2014 I pulled one. It's a Pressure Pro. Per them, I mail in my 8 and they send 8 back. My friend got the ones that you change the battery and the whole unit was cheaper than the 8 new ones will cost me. Question is: Can I use his kind of sensors and be able to program them into my existing monitor? It's a Sony that has all my other diagnostics and cameras. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tireman9 Report post Posted March 29, 2014 Manholt, Don't think it's possible to progran other TPMS into your video system (downside of lower cost systems). It appears you have two options: A. Stay with Pressure Pro and pay for new sensors and continue to use your Sony video system. B get a system with user replaceable batteries ($1 or $2 ea for batteries) and a separate monitor system. When shopping for a system I establish some performance requirements that are important to me. 1. Replaceable batteries 2. 3 year warranty on parts 3. User programmable warning levels 4. Multiple warning levels ( two based on loss of pressure from the hot tire pressure plus one warning level based on loss from cold pressure) Some sellers have videos showing operation of their system. This is an extra in favor of that brand. Simply Google TPMS and look at features of a few different brands. Hope this helps. You can learn more about TPMS by reading my blog and clicking to TPMS in the list of topics on the right side. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted March 30, 2014 Thanks. I'll see you in Redmond. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
