Has anyone tried to disable their tire pressure warning system? I'm planning on buying a 2006 Tacoma but I don't really want that feature which is "new" for 2006. It seems that it would just be another thing that could go wrong and I also read that someone had trouble changing wheels and tire size because of it. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I'm planning on buying a 2006 Tacoma but I don't really want that feature which is "new" for 2006.
Het KenRice,
Don't know about the Tacoma but the Tire Pressure System has been on the Tundra for a couple of years (I believe). I have a '05 Tundra with the system.
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Has anyone tried to disable their tire pressure warning system? I'm planning on buying a 2006 Tacoma but I don't really want that feature which is "new" for 2006. It seems that it would just be another thing that could go wrong and I also read that someone had trouble changing wheels and tire size because of it. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Aynyone? No ones changed their wheels & tires and had difficulty with the warning system and felt the need to disable it?
Aynyone? No ones changed their wheels & tires and had difficulty with the warning system and felt the need to disable it?
Lots of folks have been down this road, but I don't think anyone has yet been able to disable it. The only possible solution would be to remove the bulb in the warning lamp, since disconnecting the tire pressure warning receiver triggers the lamp and a DTC. See attachments:
I have an 05 Tundra and would like to go with a different set of wheels.
What options do you have with the "tire pressure system"? Can you utilize an older set of rims, or do they have be specific for the "tire pressure system"?
I have an 05 Tundra and would like to go with a different set of wheels.
What options do you have with the "tire pressure system"? Can you utilize an older set of rims, or do they have be specific for the "tire pressure system"?
If you don't want the tire pressure warning light to be lit, the tire pressure monitor valve sub-assy must fit in the rim.
I was getting ready to start a new thread about this, but this is probably a good place to post it. I couldn't be happier with my 05AC but was a bit apprehensive when I saw it came with Bridgestone Tires. The salesman assured me that I'd be changing them after 26k miles anyway. I had them on my 96 Acura and couldn't maintain proper inflation in them. Yesterday the pressure monitoring system came on and wouldn't go off even after pushing the reset button. I checked the pressure in all the tires and some were 28 psi and others were around 30. The spare was also around 29 or 30. I increased all to around 40 and the pressure monitor was able to reset. I guess this will be an ongoing thing but at least it doesn't beep lol. I guess I will have to check the pressure more often but my Michelins on the Acura are very stable after almost a year.
When I was getting ready to type this, the sway bar kit arrived. it took only 4 days to get here, but the box was opened. I doubt that anything is missing since the parts box was very well secured. The bar looks crude but where it's going not many will notice.
Can someone please tell me why we need a tire pressure monitoring system and all the crap that goes with it, including the hassle? Why can't manufacturers leave that stuff as an option for those select few that want it instead of forcing it on the rest of the buyers?
I have an 05 Tundra and would like to go with a different set of wheels.
What options do you have with the "tire pressure system"? Can you utilize an older set of rims, or do they have be specific for the "tire pressure system"?
My 05 DC limited has the tire pressure system. I just put new rims and tires on and had the tire installer put in the sensors from the original wheels. We reset the system using the instructions in the manual, and everything works great. BTW, I did switch from a 17" wheel to a 16".
I'm finally getting new wheels for my 05 DC Tundra this weekend. I'm looking at the 16" x 8" Mickey Thompson Classic II's. I have spoken to the dealer, the wheel store, and Firestone regarding the valve stem issue and they all said it will work fine. Firestone did say that you have to be very careful in removing the valve stems from the old rims.
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Can someone please tell me why we need a tire pressure monitoring system and all the crap that goes with it, including the hassle? Why can't manufacturers leave that stuff as an option for those select few that want it instead of forcing it on the rest of the buyers?
My tire light has flashed a few times after a an hour trip and I checked my tire and all are @34psi. Now I did take my spare off so maybe thats why but I agree that I don't really want this system and I wish I didn't have to pay for it.
I'm finally getting new wheels for my 05 DC Tundra this weekend. I'm looking at the 16" x 8" Mickey Thompson Classic II's. I have spoken to the dealer, the wheel store, and Firestone regarding the valve stem issue and they all said it will work fine. Firestone did say that you have to be very careful in removing the valve stems from the old rims.
I used to agree 100% with you guys on the lack of need for all the warning lights on modern cars until this summer. We pulled into a service station near Whitehorse, Yukon on the Alaska Hwy and a young woman there was pouring what turned out to be three quarts of motor oil into a late model Subaru. A station attendant had checked the oil while she and her lower-48 friends attended to other matters inside the station and found there was no oil showing on the dip stick. Her Dad had given her the car when she went off to college and although she vaguely remembered her dad saying something about oil it had slipped her mind. It wasn't smoking when she drove it out so apparently they caught it in time.
I just had aftermarket 16" x 8" wheels put on my 05 DC today. I ended up getting MB Motoring Lazer's, And the pressure sensors are working like a champ. No problems.
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I used to agree 100% with you guys on the lack of need for all the warning lights on modern cars until this summer. We pulled into a service station near Whitehorse, Yukon on the Alaska Hwy and a young woman there was pouring what turned out to be three quarts of motor oil into a late model Subaru. A station attendant had checked the oil while she and her lower-48 friends attended to other matters inside the station and found there was no oil showing on the dip stick. Her Dad had given her the car when she went off to college and although she vaguely remembered her dad saying something about oil it had slipped her mind. It wasn't smoking when she drove it out so apparently they caught it in time.
And, how does this example demostrate the need for a tire pressure warning system? Apparently, the driver never bothered to head the dash oil pressure gauge/warning light. So, why would they notice a tire pressure idiot light? Or, even more diabolical, the warning system/light failed. Bottom line: Be responsible for what you drive.
Vehicles are getting so overloaded with "self-thinking" crap, that it's beginning to interfere with driving. My wife's luxury European sedan has a rain sensor built into the rear view mirror---so that--apparently--your windsheild is always swiped clean. It never works right, can't decide if it should go slower or faster, ..or not at all!and you can't over-ride it....at least... not intuitively. PITA.
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