major cost savings on TPMS
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major cost savings on TPMS
So...about a month ago, my left front tire TPMS went out and created two glaring lights, fulltime, on the dash. I researched, via this forum, and decided that, since the car is over five years old, I might as well have all four sensors changed out. Called the local Porsche dealer: $1,000. Called the local independent P-car specialist: $900. Then, I saw a post pointing to a website ( http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2) for aftermarket sensors for $164 + shipping. Today, I had them installed at Discount Tire ($41), they synced within a mile, and for less than 25% of OEM, I was on my way. While factory parts are usually the way to go, please don't always drink the Koolaid.
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So...about a month ago, my left front tire TPMS went outand created two glaring lights, fulltime, on the dash. I researched, via this forum, and decided that,since the car is over five years old, I might as well have all four sensorschanged out. Called the local Porschedealer: $1,000. Called the local independent P-carspecialist: $900. Then, I saw a post pointing to a website ( http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2) for aftermarket sensors for $164 + shipping. Today, I had them installed at Discount Tire ($41), they synced within a mile, and for less than 25% of OEM, I was on my way. While factory parts are usually the way togo, please don't always drink the Koolaid.
Do you mean the reading is not correct?
Mine four sensors were out for months....
Big headache
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Good job Rick!!
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That's a good news for me...
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No, they are sealed. Should be covered by CPO but only as they fail - 1 fails, 1 replaced not all 4.
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How did you know which one to get? I saw two on the site.
Your Link:
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2
Other Link:
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2
Your Link:
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2
Other Link:
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2
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How did you know which one to get? I saw two on the site.
Your Link:
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2
Other Link:
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2
Your Link:
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2
Other Link:
http://www.oewheelsllc.com/TPMS-Sens...ssure-Sensor_2
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I actually thought about that, but local inspection laws (in Arizona, at least) require the TPMS to be operation for any vehicle newer than 2006. They check via the plug-in as part of the emissions test. Plus...for $200, why not keep it.
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I had one go out and the TPC Inactive warning came on. I took it to the dealer and was told that it is not covered under CPO. They said that the computer showed that the remaining life on all of the sensors was zero, so the one that failed didn't fail any faster than the others. Therefore, it is a wear item and not a failure, so it is not covered.
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I had one go out and the TPC Inactive warning came on. I took it to the dealer and was told that it is not covered under CPO. They said that the computer showed that the remaining life on all of the sensors was zero, so the one that failed didn't fail any faster than the others. Therefore, it is a wear item and not a failure, so it is not covered.