How to fix tire pressure monitoring system after you get aftermarket rims?

December 28, 2009 by admin · 2 Comments
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Mike G asked:


I just bought a 2007 Expedition..I put 22s on it. But the factory wheels had the sensors in the wheels to monitor tire pressure…The guy said I could put them on the new wheels but it would cost alot. I need a special larger band to strap the sensors to the rims cause they are 22s .The system can not be deactivated by Ford for safety reasons…So I get a constant alarm with light all the time..They communicate to the car computer via radio transmission. I had all 4 sensors mounted inside the spare in the back but that didn’t work….Anyone got any better ideas?
I am not so concerned with the price. I just don’t like the idea of having these expensive rims/tires taken back off and put on tire changers and having crap installed on them..I am afraid they’ll muck em up….

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2 Responses to “How to fix tire pressure monitoring system after you get aftermarket rims?”
  2. Pawn says:
    December 30, 2009 at 6:39 pm

    You only have two options….
    1) find someone to deactivate the TPM system from the onboard computer (which you already said Ford wont do)
    2) put the TPM’s back in the wheels. You may be able to get a compatible valve mounted version.

    I dont see any other options. The TPMs have to be “rolling” for them to transmit to the car. thats why putting them in the spare won’t work.

    Try slipping the tech at the dealership a $50. Pawn

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