TPMS Gauges - do they exist? - Toyota Yaris Forums

Sodium Duck · 02-27-2009, 10:36 AM

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 · 02-27-2009, 10:46 AM

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

Sodium Duck · 02-27-2009, 11:06 AM

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 · 02-27-2009, 11:08 AM

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 · 02-27-2009, 11:11 AM

www.tirerack.com sells tpms systems

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...ELLATPMS&ID=51

Sodium Duck · 02-27-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

www.tirerack.com sells tpms systems

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...ELLATPMS&ID=51

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

Tamago · 02-27-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

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 · 02-27-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tamago

www.tirerack.com sells tpms systems

http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/...ELLATPMS&ID=51

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

wtf?

ToddR · 02-27-2009, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by supmet

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 · 02-27-2009, 09:12 PM

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

supmet · 02-27-2009, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ToddR

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 · 02-27-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by supmet

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.

Sodium Duck · 02-27-2009, 08:11 PM

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

Sodium Duck · 02-28-2009, 07:51 PM

These things are so ridiculously expensive.

Tamago · 02-28-2009, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sodium Duck

These things are so ridiculously expensive.

i know, right?

*tk-421* · 03-01-2009, 12:18 AM

@Sodium: Or you could go the completely custom route:
http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/hard...interface.html
That guy may be able to help you in using your OEM TPMS set and adapting it to a custom digital gauge.

Tamago · 02-28-2009, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by camelll

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.../dp/B000QSDZQC

check my post :) tirerack sells this lol

02-27-2009, 10:36 AM	#1
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	TPMS Gauges - do they exist? 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. __________________ 42.88

02-27-2009, 11:06 AM	#3
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	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 __________________ 42.88

02-27-2009, 09:12 PM	#10
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	This probably sounds stupid, but could the Scanguage 2 not read and supply this info as a display. __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

02-27-2009, 08:11 PM	#13
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	......... huh? lol __________________ 42.88

02-28-2009, 07:51 PM	#14
Sodium Duck ╚══════════RN Drives: 2008 Liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Western Mass. Posts: 999	These things are so ridiculously expensive. __________________ 42.88

02-27-2009, 10:46 AM	#2
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	im not sure, i know they do exist, my moms escalade tells you individual tire pressure and temp.

02-27-2009, 11:08 AM	#4
mikenacarato SIPNDEW View User's Garage Drives: 15 STI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 2,281	maybe try and look at a gm tpms diagram from an escalase? ill see if i can get one here at work for u

03-01-2009, 12:18 AM	#16
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	@Sodium: Or you could go the completely custom route: http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/hard...interface.html That guy may be able to help you in using your OEM TPMS set and adapting it to a custom digital gauge. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

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