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Old 04-11-2009, 06:47 AM   #1
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Tire rotation: Does TPMS recognize tire position?

I recently purchased a 2009 Yaris 3 door. In studying the Yaris owner's manual, I concluded that the TPMS system does not identify tire location. In other words, if a tire is low the warning light will go on, but it will not tell you which tire is low. If I am correct, it is then not necessary to re-program the sensors when tires are rotated (unless a sensor fails and is replaced).

My local Tire Kingdom/NTB sends me discount coupons that include a free tire rotation with an oil change. Since I got the Yaris, I happened to note that the coupon states that the free tire rotation does not include cars with TPMS.

I asked the dealer and, of course, they will gladly rotate the tires and re-program the sensors for $24.95.

Some brands of cars do have TPMS that responds to a low tires by telling you which tire is low. These cars would, of course, need to have the sensors re-programed when tires are rotated.

Is my thinking correct on this?
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Old 04-11-2009, 06:53 AM   #2
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no reprogramming is needed..... we have rotated tires on my wife's 08 Yaris (w/ TPMS) with out reprogramming and never had a problem
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Old 04-11-2009, 09:53 AM   #3
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I'm glad to hear this! I'd just been reading informational pages on Toyota's TPMS system and understood it had to be reset when a sensor was moved. Maybe that's for higher end Toyotas with indicators for which tire position is low.

I don't like the TPMS system a bit! You're limited to one set of sensor-equipped wheels unless you move the sensors to the new wheels or reregister a new set, and in a few years the expensive sensors will have to be replaced when the batteries run down.
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Old 04-11-2009, 11:27 AM   #4
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By the time the sensors run down of batteries, if it gets too pricey I would rather take the dash apart to get to the stupid bulb.
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Old 04-11-2009, 12:04 PM   #5
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lol believe me the batteries in some don't last long at all..
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Old 04-13-2009, 12:55 PM   #6
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I recently purchased a 2009 Yaris 3 door. In studying the Yaris owner's manual, I concluded that the TPMS system does not identify tire location. In other words, if a tire is low the warning light will go on, but it will not tell you which tire is low. If I am correct, it is then not necessary to re-program the sensors when tires are rotated (unless a sensor fails and is replaced).

My local Tire Kingdom/NTB sends me discount coupons that include a free tire rotation with an oil change. Since I got the Yaris, I happened to note that the coupon states that the free tire rotation does not include cars with TPMS.

I asked the dealer and, of course, they will gladly rotate the tires and re-program the sensors for $24.95.

Some brands of cars do have TPMS that responds to a low tires by telling you which tire is low. These cars would, of course, need to have the sensors re-programed when tires are rotated.

Is my thinking correct on this?
You are correct. My local shops also charges more for a tire rotation on a car produced after Sept. 2007. BUT...a few of the shops in my area are now offering you a legal wavier that you can sign stating that they will rotate your tires without messing with the TPMS and if something goes wrong, you won't sue them. Even my local Wal-Mart is doing this!
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Old 04-13-2009, 03:34 PM   #7
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When I bought my custom wheels and tires I opted to not have sensors installed. This winter when I put my stock wheels and tires back on the original sensors didn't work - the light on the dash was lit.
I don't care, I can check the preasure manually.
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Old 04-14-2009, 12:54 PM   #8
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Old 04-15-2009, 01:59 AM   #9
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SOOO glad I got my car in August of 2007... though it's been amusing when I tried (and failed) to buy tires at CostCo. The guy there didn't believe my car existed, that the Yaris wasn't available without TPMS.
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Old 04-16-2009, 07:03 PM   #10
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SOOO glad I got my car in August of 2007... though it's been amusing when I tried (and failed) to buy tires at CostCo. The guy there didn't believe my car existed, that the Yaris wasn't available without TPMS.
The sales dude at Discount Tire asked me if I wanted TPMS stems. I told him no, he said OK and I got my custom wheels/tires without them. I did however opt for the metal stems rather than the rubber ones. They look better if you ask me.
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Old 04-16-2009, 07:24 PM   #11
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So in a few years we will have to replace the whole stem when the battery craps out!? Anybody know the cost toyota charges? When can we expect the battery to crap out?
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Old 04-16-2009, 08:27 PM   #12
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I read that supposedly the car makers insisted on a 7 year expected battery life. I'll be surprised if many make it that long.
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Old 03-16-2011, 06:47 AM   #13
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I changed out the stock wheels for some 6 inch xB wheels. Didn't change over the sensors. Put a piece of black tape over the light and never worry about it again.
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Old 03-16-2011, 04:15 PM   #14
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By the time the sensors run down of batteries, if it gets too pricey I would rather take the dash apart to get to the stupid bulb.
Fortunately, that works for our cars. However, there are cars out there (e.g., Corvette) where the TPMS system is tied to the ECU and will actually cause the ECU to reduce power until the error is fixed.

Ugh, I hate these nanny systems...
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Old 03-16-2011, 04:17 PM   #15
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By the time the sensors run down of batteries, if it gets too pricey I would rather take the dash apart to get to the stupid bulb.
Fortunately, that works for our cars. However, there are cars out there (e.g., Corvette) where the TPMS system is tied to the ECU and will actually cause the ECU to reduce power until the error is fixed.

Ugh, I hate these nanny systems...
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Old 03-17-2011, 10:54 AM   #16
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Hi all! Does it have fuse can we just take out fuse for TPMS?
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Old 03-17-2011, 11:41 AM   #17
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Hi all! Does it have fuse can we just take out fuse for TPMS?
No, but this is an easy solution to disabling it:

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11058
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Old 03-17-2011, 02:00 PM   #18
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Yeah, CTScott's link works great! I use it for when I do my winter tire rotation.
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