TPMS Control Unit swap

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06-21-2022, 04:04 AM

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On my recently departed MX5 (2008 NC1) , the system automatically recognizes the new sensors after a short distance. I never had a problem with aftermarket sensors and they lasted nearly 14 years (not many miles) in grueling heat.

Why would the Honda S2000 sensors require a reset/programming? If they are all compatible Honda spec units?

because the way it works is that that sensors are matched with the tpms unit. They don’t recognize new sensors only what was programmed into the unit. So if you swap the unit, it only remembers the last set of sensors that were programmed into rhe tpms unit. Same as if you were to just replace a sensor.

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06-21-2022, 05:30 AM

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you’re in luck actually. I’m In RI and own a Snap-on scanner and tpms tool

Ahhh, I'm on the west side of CT so it would be a couple of hours each way. Very much appreciate the offer, but I'll find a local shop

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06-21-2022, 05:41 AM

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Ahhh, I'm on the west side of CT so it would be a couple of hours each way. Very much appreciate the offer, but I'll find a local shop

well are you going to UC3 at Foxwoods this sat? If you’re going, I can bring my tools and do it for you there.

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06-21-2022, 05:49 AM

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If you have Discount Tire there, they'll program your new TPMS for free. A lot of tire shop will do it for you...even Walmart can.

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06-30-2022, 05:24 AM

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Yes, that's what the service manual said. You can buy a programming tool for ~$80 so still saves money. I agree that it's more complex than just swapping the unit

What is the best tool at a decent price? Do we have to plug into the OBD port?

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01-01-2023, 11:22 PM

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I could be replacing my wheels with an aftermarket set soon. Is it best to order a new set of TPMS sensors and have them programmed and fitted to the aftermarket wheels, or simply take them off the OEM wheels and install them on the new wheels and be done with it? Trying to save money, but I am trying to avoid damage to the OEM wheels that had been recently refurbished at the dealer . . .

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01-02-2023, 05:38 AM

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The TPMS units are just a fancy valve stem, had a couple go bad on my truck, Dodge wanted $260 each to replace them, my local little repair shop did them for $69 a piece!

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01-04-2023, 12:49 AM

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Would this tool work on programming unit and sensors, if required?
https://www.amazon.ae/Autel-TS601-Relearn-Programming-Advanced/dp/B00BF23HVQ/ref=mp_s_a_1_fkmr4_1?crid=22EEW9PWDHA6C&keywords=T PMS+Honda+S2000+programming+tool&qid=1672825636&sp refix=tpms+honda+s2000+programming+tool%2Caps%2C18 4&sr=8-1-fkmr4

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