I couldn't care less about the tpms, I'll stick with the old fashioned tire pressure guage, but I'm sick of the light coming on saying service tire pressure system all the time. Does anyone know how I can disable that so the whole tpms system is just off. Thanks!
How can I disable the tire pressure monitoring system?
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Krazy Stupid idea or simple genius? You decide!
Take an old tire rim, drill 3 more valve stem holes. Insert all 4 of your TPMS valves in the rim and blow up tire to 35 PSI. Of course, these TPMS modules must be "enabled" in your truck's computer system. Throw the wheel in the bed of your truck.
Done!
Take an old tire rim, drill 3 more valve stem holes. Insert all 4 of your TPMS valves in the rim and blow up tire to 35 PSI. Of course, these TPMS modules must be "enabled" in your truck's computer system. Throw the wheel in the bed of your truck.
Done!
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Well this evening I went right to the dealership and spoke to the Service Manager. He said "no way to disable the TPMS"
He said it's a permanent part of the vehicles characteristics and can not be removed. I also inquired about my growing fuel consumption per 100 km. But that's a whole other topic and thread.
He said it's a permanent part of the vehicles characteristics and can not be removed. I also inquired about my growing fuel consumption per 100 km. But that's a whole other topic and thread.
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And no one wanted to believe me.........
It's a light guys. It's not throwing a code or anything to be even remotely concerned about. So what if you have to drive around with a light shaped like an ass on your dash?!
Maybe the guy sellin relays for HIDs can invent somethin ingenious to disable it, lol.
It's a light guys. It's not throwing a code or anything to be even remotely concerned about. So what if you have to drive around with a light shaped like an ass on your dash?!
Maybe the guy sellin relays for HIDs can invent somethin ingenious to disable it, lol.
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And again I say...the TPMS is (at least perceived to be) a safety feature. Disabling or modifying it will make you "guilty until proven innocent" in court. Let's say you get in an accident, and someone blames a low or blown tire. Then it comes out that you modified the system that could have notified you of an "impending disaster". Next thing ya know you are watching yourself on 20/20 from a jail cell somewhere.
Tread lightly down this path, boys...
For all the thought that is going into bypassing the system (and don't get me wrong, 4 valves in one tire is damn creative), maybe the effort should go into making a TMPS that works at higher tire pressures?
Tread lightly down this path, boys...
For all the thought that is going into bypassing the system (and don't get me wrong, 4 valves in one tire is damn creative), maybe the effort should go into making a TMPS that works at higher tire pressures?
It's all good guys, the light is starting to grow on me (laughs) I'll just live with it, it's not a big deal. I was just hoping to find out if anyone knew of anything simple like pulling a certain fuse or being able to input something on the D.I.C. to make it go away. Thanks for all the ideas though.
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Eric, thanks (?) for bringing up the potential litigation scenario.EKinMN said:
OMG, let me just say that the suggestion of 4 valves in a single tire was only a JOKE :lol: . Please do not try this at home. All suggestions were intended for professional drivers on a closed course.
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I like the electrical tape idea. Same theory as treating a noise problem by turning up the radio. 
A suggestion for the garage rats: instead of a full spare with three TPMS, why not get a small CO2 cylinder from a paintball gun. You should be able to get away with drilling 4 holes in the sideand threading in the valves with some silicon if the bottle will only hold 35psi. Then you can just throw it under the seat.
A suggestion for the garage rats: instead of a full spare with three TPMS, why not get a small CO2 cylinder from a paintball gun. You should be able to get away with drilling 4 holes in the sideand threading in the valves with some silicon if the bottle will only hold 35psi. Then you can just throw it under the seat.
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I've seen the electrical tape solution to the "Check Engine" light.
Makes me wonder how long it will be before the state inspections start failing vehicles with the TPMS indicator on? Big Brother is watching :shock:
I think those TPMS sending units are too big to fit in a CO2 cannister, but I like the downsizing thought!
Just think what we could come up with if we really tried!
Noooooooooo!!! Don't do it!
Makes me wonder how long it will be before the state inspections start failing vehicles with the TPMS indicator on? Big Brother is watching :shock:
I think those TPMS sending units are too big to fit in a CO2 cannister, but I like the downsizing thought!
Just think what we could come up with if we really tried!
Noooooooooo!!! Don't do it!
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Makes you wonder what other type of monitoring and tracking devices are on the vehicle. I know the cops can shut you down through on-star. Does on-star log all the vehicle dynamics (speed, wheel position, throttle, brake, etc) just prior to an accident? Maybe this is going into a whole other thread.
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I'm not sure how much OnStar pokes its nose into the computer, but you know it can read/report on tire pressure, oil change, etc, so it probably has full access to all the info.
In some cases, the black box is pulled to determine what was happening just prior to the accident. They did exactly that to disprove the "sudden acceleration" issue reported in some Toyota's.
Yeah, WingNut, we have successfully hijacked the topic, but it's probably about done anyway.
In some cases, the black box is pulled to determine what was happening just prior to the accident. They did exactly that to disprove the "sudden acceleration" issue reported in some Toyota's.
Yeah, WingNut, we have successfully hijacked the topic, but it's probably about done anyway.
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We use devices on our fleet vehicles at work that monitor things just like a black box on an airplane. I can see how long someone idled, how fast they've driven, hard acceleration, hard braking, total miles run in a day, etc.
I tell the driver if you are not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to hide. But of course, I don't want big brother watching me...
I tell the driver if you are not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to hide. But of course, I don't want big brother watching me...
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Does it read high pressure or only low pressure? I have never overinflated my tires to see if it turns on the tire pressure moniter, only seen it turn it on when low. Someone needs to inflate their tires to 40+ psi and see if it turns on the light.(as long as the tires are rated to handle that pressure) I know some are up to 65 or 80 LT's.
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Yes it monitors pressure that is getting TOO high. Apparently this is one of the things that is adjustable.
In the morning you may get a low pressure warning after 10 min of driving it will go away. You can adjust that 10 psi window to be lower so as NOT to get that morning warning.
Re: Tape on the dash: I couldn't use the tape on the dash cause all my other info is on the same display ie: fuel average and odometer
In the morning you may get a low pressure warning after 10 min of driving it will go away. You can adjust that 10 psi window to be lower so as NOT to get that morning warning.
Re: Tape on the dash: I couldn't use the tape on the dash cause all my other info is on the same display ie: fuel average and odometer
Not sure how the GM monitors work, but on my Honda CR-V, there are small ball bearings inside the monitor that are activated by the centrifugal force of the rotating wheel. When the wheel is not moving, the sensor is not transmitting a signal to save battery power. So for instance if I have a low pressure warning, I have to drive around for a bit after I fill up the tire.
If that is the case with the GM monitors, having 4 stuck into an old tire in the bed won't do the trick.
Also on my CR-V, if the TPMS light is on, the computer will activate the VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist, aka traction control) thinking that one or more of your tires are going flat. The systems are somewhat interconnected.
If that is the case with the GM monitors, having 4 stuck into an old tire in the bed won't do the trick.
Also on my CR-V, if the TPMS light is on, the computer will activate the VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist, aka traction control) thinking that one or more of your tires are going flat. The systems are somewhat interconnected.
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This is just one more reason that I loathe buying new vehicles. Vehicles today are designed for idiots that are barely capable of filling their own gas tank; and this is not a swipe at any member in here. You all know the demographic I'm referring to.
It's a sick marriage between gubmint regulators and the engineer department. Then we end up with a dog's breakfast of irresolvable nanny gadgetry.
Thanks, I'll stick with my '04 Sierra and nothing newer than that!
It's a sick marriage between gubmint regulators and the engineer department. Then we end up with a dog's breakfast of irresolvable nanny gadgetry.
Thanks, I'll stick with my '04 Sierra and nothing newer than that!
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Hooray for wingnut!!! I can't stand all those newfangled nannies- just give me airbags, ABS, and seatbelts. Thank you. I can drive my truck all by myself.
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