TPMS Gauges - do they exist?

[Sodium Duck]

I've been googling some TPMS gauge systems, because I want to be able to take the info from our TPMS system and add some gauges to the dash for it.

All the systems I find are little sensors that go on the stems of the tire. Not really an add on gauge system for cars that already have TPMS like the Yaris.

Does anyone know of a way to just tap the TPMS wires behind the glovebox and add some gauges?

I'm bored and tired and haven't thought much about this - so this question is probably silly, but who cares. I think it's a good idea.

[mikenacarato]

im not sure, i know they do exist, my moms escalade tells you individual tire pressure and temp.

[Sodium Duck]

Yea, I know that some cars already have gauge systems like that, but I want one for my car lol. I like to keep tabs on my tire pressure, and the stupid manual gauge every week isn't doing it for me anymore. I am a man of technology damn it! haha

[mikenacarato]

maybe try and look at a gm tpms diagram from an escalase? ill see if i can get one here at work for u

[Tamago]

www.tirerack.com sells tpms systems

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?make=Hella&partnum=HELLATPMS&ID=51

[Sodium Duck]

www.tirerack.com sells tpms systems

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?make=Hella&partnum=HELLATPMS&ID=51

We already have a TPMS system in our cars, I just want to add a display to it.

[Tamago]

We already have a TPMS system in our cars, I just want to add a display to it.

you'll probably spend more time fighting with the OE one than purchasing an aftermarket one and disabling the TPMS system installed on your car

[supmet]

www.tirerack.com sells tpms systems

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?make=Hella&partnum=HELLATPMS&ID=51

This product is not recommended for use on vehicles with aftermarket window tinting.

wtf?

[Sodium Duck]

......... huh? lol

[ToddR]

This product is not recommended for use on vehicles with aftermarket window tinting.

wtf?

Window tint with metal in it can block the RF signals from the TPMS sensors.

[1NZYaris1]

This probably sounds stupid, but could the Scanguage 2 not read and supply this info as a display.

[supmet]

Window tint with metal in it can block the RF signals from the TPMS sensors.

thanks. I thought about it, and that's the only thing I could think of that made sense. At first I didn't know they were wireless, but then I realized how hard it would be to attach a wire to a spinning tire...

How can I tell if my tint has metal in it? I just asked for limo in the back, and one step lighter than limo in the front at a stereo/tint shop.

(not trying to jack your thread sodium, sorry)

I checked the scangauge site, and it doesn't say anything about displaying tire pressure.

[ToddR]

How can I tell if my tint has metal in it? I just asked for limo in the back, and one step lighter than limo in the front at a stereo/tint shop.

http://www.tintcenter.com/articles/bt_types.html

You could probably call the shop that did the work and ask them.

I think the TMPS data goes to a separate computer, so the Scanguage might not have access to the data. I can't tell from the manuals that I have. Maybe somebody else here knows.

[Tamago]

http://www.tintcenter.com/articles/bt_types.html

You could probably call the shop that did the work and ask them.

I think the TMPS data goes to a separate computer, so the Scanguage might not have access to the data. I can't tell from the manuals that I have. Maybe somebody else here knows.

you are correct.

[silver_echo]

from what i understand, the easiest way to do it would be to take out the original sensors out, and put in a new set that was purchased specifically with the gauges... one downside to think of, the reason that a lot of tire shops have a disclaimer that states that it must be changed every time is because there are a lot of techs in the field who "forget" to check for TPMS and break the sensors... if that happens, they will replace it with a factory sensor and you will be lucky if they tell you that they did it...

[Tamago]

from what i understand, the easiest way to do it would be to take out the original sensors out, and put in a new set that was purchased specifically with the gauges... one downside to think of, the reason that a lot of tire shops have a disclaimer that states that it must be changed every time is because there are a lot of techs in the field who "forget" to check for TPMS and break the sensors... if that happens, they will replace it with a factory sensor and you will be lucky if they tell you that they did it...

yeah, i already mentioned this to the OP


and it sounds like you should go to a different tire shop there in spokane. the discount tire in the valley was FTW back in the day

where in spokane are you?

[silver_echo]

yeah, i already mentioned this to the OP


and it sounds like you should go to a different tire shop there in spokane. the discount tire in the valley was FTW back in the day

where in spokane are you?

i am spokane valley, currently at SCC in the auto tech program... there are people in the classes from pretty much ALL the major shops here, and they are all saying that it is an issue at the shops in town... luckily my car does not have or need the TPMS sensor because it is old enough to not require it... i usually shop at discount in the valley, because they usually try to treat me right... but i usually don't worry about tire pressure too much because somehow, i have been able to tell when i am low on pressure(even by only about 5 lbs.)... so do you remember the les schwab commercials of "we come running when you stop in"? <----- :laugh: tell me another one... they don't even try!... so when did you leave spokane and why?

[Tamago]

i am spokane valley, currently at SCC in the auto tech program... there are people in the classes from pretty much ALL the major shops here, and they are all saying that it is an issue at the shops in town... luckily my car does not have or need the TPMS sensor because it is old enough to not require it... i usually shop at discount in the valley, because they usually try to treat me right... but i usually don't worry about tire pressure too much because somehow, i have been able to tell when i am low on pressure(even by only about 5 lbs.)... so do you remember the les schwab commercials of "we come running when you stop in"? <----- :rofl: tell me another one... they don't even try!... so when did you leave spokane and why?

graduated from FLPT program at SCC in 2001

i'd been in spokane since 1998, moved to seattle after graduation and then moved to fl 2 years later. . .

[silver_echo]

FLPT? what is that? never heard of it... so yeah while on the subject of SCC, the bowling classes have been cancelled and the alley may be coming out of the campus after last week... some instructor did not listen to the maintenance person who maintains the alley and got himself killed... :eek:

[Tamago]

FLPT? what is that? never heard of it... so yeah while on the subject of SCC, the bowling classes have been cancelled and the alley may be coming out of the campus after last week... some instructor did not listen to the maintenance person who maintains the alley and got himself killed... :eek:

wow no way!

FLPT = fluid power. same building as you i believe (or diesel mechanics, i don't remember) and the machine shop is there too

[silver_echo]

machine shop is in the same building as me, but i think that fluid power is with heavy equipment

[Sodium Duck]

These things are so ridiculously expensive.

[Tamago]

These things are so ridiculously expensive.

i know, right?

:iono:

[Tamago]

I know you want to just use the oem and find a way to get the info from that but if you are looking for a good tpms system that displays pressure and temp this is a good unit. I am using it myself. It will also alert you if you lose so much pressure within a set amount of time.
http://www.amazon.com/Hella-Pressure-Monitoring-Adjustable-Background/dp/B000QSDZQC

check my post :) tirerack sells this lol

[tk-421]

@Sodium: Or you could go the completely custom route:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/hardware-development/110043-custom-usb-tyre-pressure-monitoring-interface.html
That guy may be able to help you in using your OEM TPMS set and adapting it to a custom digital gauge (http://www.dynojetwb2.com/wb2_replacement_parts.aspx).