Jeepwalker
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I learned the hard way, new sensors every two tire changes (at least). I had tires changed, should have changed the sensors instead of just doing "the service" addon. They were intermittent to start with but always ended up connecting. Now, I have 2 that don't work at all. Dealer says that it's common for them to get damaged if the tire tech isn't careful.I have a 2018 Ram 1500 that I am replacing the tires for the first time.
The vehicle was manufactured April 2018 so the sensors are 6 years old.
I expect to get 6 years of service out of the new tires so the sensors at that point would be 12 years old.
Should I have the sensors replaced or just roll the dice and go with the original sensors?
If I did end up with a bad sensor can the trouble code be cleared until I have it replaced?
Any advice appreciated.
My guess the shop would charge in the tire change rate so I think you are spot on with the 20/30$ range !Currently have a car at home that is 10 years old with the original sensors, wife's previous vehicle was 11 years old when we sold it with the original sensors, and dad had a 12 year old truck with original sensors. Guess I understand where somebody is coming from wanting to change them before failure, but as said before they are completely non-critical. If they do fail it's not like it disables the car or anything. At least if a belt or hose fails it basically disables the car and needs to be fixed before driving, but on a TPMS you don't even have to stop. In regards to cost, I would be interested in calling around to see what a shop charges. If you give them the sensors I can't imagine it would be more than $20-$30 a tire to install. Last year I had a shop put a patch on the tire and it cost $30, and that is more work than replacing the TPMS. You don't even have to dismount the tire (at least the ones I have worked on). With a tire machine just break the outer bead, put pressure on it to give you a little room, and replace the sensor, and air back up.
On my 2011 car I traded for my new car it still had OEM TMPS on it . So around 13 y/o !My factory sensors lasted bout 11 years.1 went then another bout 4 months later....I waited almost year for the tires(not factory) to get bad enuff before I got a new set..bought aftermarket from somewhere like $120...(tpms.com maybe I dunno)but so far so good.been almost 3 years now....im bad about time..just don't pay attention to it...if my wife didn't tell me I wouldn't know how old iam and have to do math..lol
There are all types of aftermarket systems to put tire pressure monitors on trailer tires and have a readout box in the truck. I think it's definitely a great idea. I would guess a large percentage of trailer tire failures are from running them low.these would be nice on trailers, maybe they have them now?
Same with backup cameras on camper trailers.
I did put cameras on my main grain truck at the rear and in the box.