tuners that disable tire pressure monitor

[TBurow]

i need to disable the tpms on my 2008 ram, i have 19. 5 rims and tires and the sensors dont fit the rims.

 

[Jim W]

I know the Smarty does not disable the TPMS. I get two dings every time I start the truck in the winter from running 45 PSI in the rear tires instead of 70 PSI. I am still waiting for Mad's to update the Smarty program to disable the TPMS on my truck. I do know how to use an air gage and I do check my tires air pressure every month. I am not a FURD owner so why should I be punish by the FEDS.

I have read on another web site that the H&S turners will disable the TPMS such as the Black Max. You could ask them if this is true?

Jim W.

 

[TLane]

Here's an idea I've thought of, but haven't tried (yet):

Get a piece of pipe big enough for the TPMS sensors to fit in, drill 4 holes in it and install the sensors. Put a cap on each end of the pipe, installed with your favorite thread sealant, then inflate enough to keep the TPMS happy. Put it in the truck where the computer can read it, should be no more problems.
You may have to use two pipes and put one in the front and one in the rear depending on how the system was designed.

 

[Cosmo]

H&S Black Maxx or Mini Maxx will disable the TPMS, enable the high idle, enable fogs with parking lights and high beams, disable the seatbelt minder, and a bunch of other things.

Jim W - Doesn't your 2500 have a Light Load button on the dash? Mine does, it's specifically for unloaded conditions where you would want to run 45 psi in the rears.

 

[Jim W]

H&S Black Maxx or Mini Maxx will disable the TPMS, enable the high idle, enable fogs with parking lights and high beams, disable the seatbelt minder, and a bunch of other things.



Jim W - Doesn't your 2500 have a Light Load button on the dash? Mine does, it's specifically for unloaded conditions where you would want to run 45 psi in the rears.

Cosmo,

Yea, it does but it does not work correctly. Before I lost my DPF to crossing a set of RR tracks, I had the dealer look at the TPMS. They claimed that it was working correctly and no need to adjust the TPMS under warranty. After I had a disagreement with the dealer (Chrysler) about greasing the CV Joint, I have not been back since.

So I get the two dings upon start up for 5 months a year. It is not to bad now since we use my wife's Jetta TDI, for running round town. The car gets on avg. 33 MPG instead of my truck.

Jim W.

 

[Bob4x4]

Here's an idea I've thought of, but haven't tried (yet):



Get a piece of pipe big enough for the TPMS sensors to fit in, drill 4 holes in it and install the sensors. Put a cap on each end of the pipe, installed with your favorite thread sealant, then inflate enough to keep the TPMS happy. Put it in the truck where the computer can read it, should be no more problems.

You may have to use two pipes and put one in the front and one in the rear depending on how the system was designed.

That will not work... ..... the sensors must spin. It wpold be easier to drill new holes in the wheel and install the sensors,adjust the specs to the new tires.

 

[Prairie Dog]

That will not work... ..... the sensors must spin. It wpold be easier to drill new holes in the wheel and install the sensors,adjust the specs to the new tires.

I'm curious Bob, is the spinning actually powering the sensors or do they have little batteries in them?

 

[Bob4x4]

I'm curious Bob, is the spinning actually powering the sensors or do they have little batteries in them?

no batteries

 

[Bob4x4]

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is designed to operate without loss of function for all OEM tire construction for this vehicle. Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors, mounted to each road wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit an RF signal indicating their individual pressure to a receiver located in the Wireless Control Module (WCM), commonly referred to as the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM). These transmissions occur approximately once every minute at speeds over 15 mph (24 km/h).

 

[AH64ID]

What about 19. 5's where the sensors fit, but the dash chimes for too much pressure? Is there a way to increase the max allowed pressure.

The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) is designed to operate without loss of function for all OEM tire construction for this vehicle. Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors, mounted to each road wheel as part of the valve stem, transmit an RF signal indicating their individual pressure to a receiver located in the Wireless Control Module (WCM), commonly referred to as the Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM). These transmissions occur approximately once every minute at speeds over 15 mph (24 km/h).

So the spare isn't monitored on the Dodge vehicles?

 

[Cosmo]

no batteries

Yes batteries?



I haven't taken Chrysler sensors apart, but I know the ones Subaru uses have batteries in them. The reason they need to spin is that they go to sleep to preserve battery life.

Cosmo,

Yea, it does but it does not work correctly. Before I lost my DPF to crossing a set of RR tracks, I had the dealer look at the TPMS. They claimed that it was working correctly and no need to adjust the TPMS under warranty. After I had a disagreement with the dealer (Chrysler) about greasing the CV Joint, I have not been back since.

So I get the two dings upon start up for 5 months a year. It is not to bad now since we use my wife's Jetta TDI, for running round town. The car gets on avg. 33 MPG instead of my truck.

Jim W.

That's odd. Mine works fine when I have it turned on.



And by fine, I mean it usually works fine, except when the light starts flashing on the dash for no good reason (light load, heavy load, doesn't matter).



Ok, I guess there is a good reason - someone in a car with ~30 psi drives close enough and with a similar enough frequency that my truck thinks one of my tires has dropped to ~30 psi, so it triggers a light.



Which has left me basically where I was before TPMS was invented. I rely on visual inspection and manual verification of pressures along with understanding what driving on a flat tire feels like in order to tell when I've got a flat. The TPMS gives false negatives and is an unreliable system, so I ignore it.



Actually, I turned it off.

What about 19. 5's where the sensors fit, but the dash chimes for too much pressure? Is there a way to increase the max allowed pressure.







So the spare isn't monitored on the Dodge vehicles?

I wasn't aware that they cared about over-pressure. The spare isn't monitored on most vehicles. If you have winter and summer wheel/tire sets, you'll have to register your wheels every time you swap over as well.

 

[Bob4x4]

What about 19. 5's where the sensors fit, but the dash chimes for too much pressure? Is there a way to increase the max allowed pressure.







So the spare isn't monitored on the Dodge vehicles?

None of the Dodges I have seen have the spare monitored

The operating pressures can be adjusted with the appropriate scan tool and I beleive there are aftermarket tools available as well although I have yet to see an aftermarket shop first hand that has one on hand

 

[Bob4x4]

Yes batteries?



I haven't taken Chrysler sensors apart, but I know the ones Subaru uses have batteries in them. The reason they need to spin is that they go to sleep to preserve battery life.















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No servicable battery... ... ... ...

 

[firemansdiesel]

I had my dealer program the TPMS down to 20 or 25 (can't remember now). The only time my light kicks on when I go off road (sand), and drop my tire pressures down to 15psi.

 

[Cosmo]

No servicable battery... ... ... ...

Correct, but there is a battery sealed inside.