How to swap TPMS sensors? Help needed

Rob22315 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-08-2008, 09:35 PM

Just looking for some quick advice from someone who's done this without the use of shop tire removal tools. I'm replacing my steelies with alloys this weekend and trying to decide whether to put the sensors from the steelies into the alloys avoiding the $100 dealer charge to reset the TPMS or just put the new alloys on (they include new TPMS sensors) and pay the dealer the reset fee. I checked with a couple of local dealers, they all charge the same.

The CollegeHillsHonda video makes it look easy to remove the sensors once the tire is loose from the rim. Can I push the tire off the rim by standing on it or using a block of wood to force it off or do I need to go to an auto shop and use the power tire tools? If I'm successful in getting the TPMS swapped, how do I get the tire back on the rim?

Thanks RG

Spencer@tirerack · #2 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 03:15 PM

well swapping the tpms sensors and re-setting them for the vehicle are two diff things. re-setting, as far as we know, can only be done at the dealership. other brands says that individuals can do it, but not Honda.

Previc93 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-11-2008, 05:51 PM

you need a tire machine. you might rip the bead trying to put it back on. that would cause it not to seal and leak. i think the tire sensors are the ones that unscrew if so just unscrew it and pull it out through the inside. if you have access to a tire machine then its pretty easy.

jim@tirerack · #4 (**permalink**) 09-17-2009, 02:08 PM

You would also need a hardware kit to install the sensors from one wheel to the next. We do carry them and they are about 3.00 to 4.00 per wheel.
If I can help let me know.