tmps sensor battery replacement design flaw?!
#32
11-14-2012, 09:30 AM
Apparently, my 2006 C4S also uses the 433 MHz sensors. I am going to order 4 sensors from the above mentioned distributor.
This is what I ordered:
http://oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sensors_...ssure-Sensor_2
When looking at the pictures, one can see that this sensor is for 433MHz which correspond to what my car is supposed to get. The other Sensors for 2006-08 models are for 315MHz which is the second generation of sensors.
For what it is worth, I had the sensors replacement estimated by my local dealer:
"The sensors run 158.69 each 634.76 for all four, the valve stems run 20.59 each, 82.36 for all four. The parts total for all four sensors and valve stems is 717.12 plus tax."
Yves
This is what I ordered:
http://oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sensors_...ssure-Sensor_2
When looking at the pictures, one can see that this sensor is for 433MHz which correspond to what my car is supposed to get. The other Sensors for 2006-08 models are for 315MHz which is the second generation of sensors.
For what it is worth, I had the sensors replacement estimated by my local dealer:
"The sensors run 158.69 each 634.76 for all four, the valve stems run 20.59 each, 82.36 for all four. The parts total for all four sensors and valve stems is 717.12 plus tax."
Yves
Last edited by yvesvidal; 11-14-2012 at 02:34 PM.
#33
11-14-2012, 09:38 AM
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Apparently, my 2006 C4S also uses the 433 MHz sensors. I am going to order 4 sensors from the above mentioned distributor.
For what it is worth, I had the sensors replacement estimated by my local dealer:
"The sensors run 158.69 each 634.76 for all four, the valve stems run 20.59 each, 82.36 for all four. The parts total for all four sensors and valve stems is 717.12 plus tax."
Yves
For what it is worth, I had the sensors replacement estimated by my local dealer:
"The sensors run 158.69 each 634.76 for all four, the valve stems run 20.59 each, 82.36 for all four. The parts total for all four sensors and valve stems is 717.12 plus tax."
Yves
Good thing you didnt divulge into finding out labor prices on that there as well, as would of had to have some good blood pressure medication on standby
PS. a day / 20 miles driving later all is still good with the swap / no errors on dash of any sort.
Last edited by socialpro; 11-14-2012 at 09:42 AM.
#35
11-14-2012, 01:31 PM
The valve stem must fit the TPMS sensor. What I have also heard is that the cap must not be made of metal, so as not to prevent the propagation of radio wave. Is the stem used as an antenna? Maybe.
Anyway, on the replacement sensors, stems and caps are also supplied.
Yves
Anyway, on the replacement sensors, stems and caps are also supplied.
Yves
#37
11-14-2012, 01:48 PM
and yes, TPMS does have a special valve stem. Glad to hear that yvesvidal was able to source such a bargain...and get them to work. I was always worried about the model year part changes hence the need to have some comfort that the purchased TPMS would be VIN-specific.
Last edited by jhbrennan; 11-14-2012 at 02:02 PM.
#39
11-14-2012, 02:06 PM
Apparently, my 2006 C4S also uses the 433 MHz sensors. I am going to order 4 sensors from the above mentioned distributor.
For what it is worth, I had the sensors replacement estimated by my local dealer:
"The sensors run 158.69 each 634.76 for all four, the valve stems run 20.59 each, 82.36 for all four. The parts total for all four sensors and valve stems is 717.12 plus tax."
Yves
For what it is worth, I had the sensors replacement estimated by my local dealer:
"The sensors run 158.69 each 634.76 for all four, the valve stems run 20.59 each, 82.36 for all four. The parts total for all four sensors and valve stems is 717.12 plus tax."
Yves
#43
11-14-2012, 05:49 PM
Join Date: May 2012
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Im still surprised that I was the first on these threads to try the aftermarket option out - and others are OK paying upwards of $1000 for this! Guessing that with an 06' model these are gonna be the first to go (5-6 year time span and I believe 05s did not have the TPMS on there)...so in a short while believe there are gonna be a lot of people scrambling to change out their sensors! Good Luck, mine are working out great so far.
#44
11-14-2012, 06:26 PM
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Im still surprised that I was the first on these threads to try the aftermarket option out - and others are OK paying upwards of $1000 for this! Guessing that with an 06' model these are gonna be the first to go (5-6 year time span and I believe 05s did not have the TPMS on there)...so in a short while believe there are gonna be a lot of people scrambling to change out their sensors! Good Luck, mine are working out great so far.
#45
11-14-2012, 06:40 PM
Im still surprised that I was the first on these threads to try the aftermarket option out - and others are OK paying upwards of $1000 for this! Guessing that with an 06' model these are gonna be the first to go (5-6 year time span and I believe 05s did not have the TPMS on there)...so in a short while believe there are gonna be a lot of people scrambling to change out their sensors! Good Luck, mine are working out great so far.
I think in '06 it was an option, and starting in '07 it was a govt req't.
About 6 months ago I spent about 1K on my '07 Cayman to replace 3 of the sensors at an indy shop. Will be looking for these when I need to on my 997.