How to replace & register TMPS tire pressure monitoring system sensors on Toyota, Lexus, Scion cars

[@DIYtimeTRD]

You can find parts & tools used in this video here: TPMS sensors: amzn.to/3RGn46R TechStream cable: amzn.to/3TKtJ2A TPMS programming tool: ebay.us/tzTWCq Air compressor: amzn.to/4aSfsae (these are Amazon & eBay affiliate links)

[@franciscVL]

Hey, thanks for the video! I wanted to ask, does the techstream cable come with the techstream software? Or do I have to get it from somewhere else?

[@darthnihilus3906]

Can the sensors programmed before installing them?

[@flyingman358]

Where is software?

[@unebonnevie]

"A good mechanic will not charge extra" for putting new a new TPMS sensor when putting on a new tire. They *will* charge you!

[@spacemaster5206]

American Tire Depot will charge 30 bucks each sensor (labor only) plus sensor price

[@popetec]

"A good customer "supoust to know this kind of tools are so spensive.

[@jonasoffersen5818]

I came here to find out how to replace the sensor... The first 3 mim and 30sec have nothing to do with that, and don't suit the title of the video...

[@emrankhanlearnwithme4474]

My Toyota yaris sensor is staying on solid even though my tyres are all inflated properly. If i reset it the light comes back instantly within a minute.

[@CheapBastard1988]

The pressure sensor within the sensor assembly could be broken while it still transmits.

[@FaceYourFear.]

Hopefully that mechanic got the last nut on the wheel Lol he forgot one!

[@maddydog]

Thank you so much, I purchased four new ones on line from your link , took them to a friend who owns a tire shop and he did the rest !! Saved me some $$$ 😎💙

[@duckling4393]

how much would this cost to replace at a mechanic shop...just wondering...09 lexus ES350

[@lordvader3425]

The video shows Denso 550-0103 TPMS 315-MHz at about $35 each while the links show generic sensors at $35 for 4. Do you recommend the generic ones as well?

[@FM-cn5fs]

Thank you for adding a link for the tech stream cable and software but there are several vendor offering the cable, can you please share which one you got?. Thank you and congratulation for the excellent video.

[@oleggritsev]

I just dissolved the epoxy compound and replaced the battery. In the same way as the processor or memory changes in mobile phones filled with epoxy glue.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Sounds interesting. I should give it a try next time.

[@hjeffwallace]

How do you dissolve epoxy. I’ll google it…

[@abram7473]

How did you do it? Would you upload a video in it.

[@nautnadrofire]

Thank You for creating a video that was easy to understand. I had zero issues with shoddy recording, you got straight to the point and made the DIY look way to easy! It actually wasn’t a hard find and fix either. That’s probably why you have ZERO dislikes so far!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Thank you! 😁

[@donniev8181]

​@@DIYtimeTRDdo the new Lexus/Toyota's require this registration step? I know that you can choose recalibration thru the instrument cluster then drive above a certain speed for like 10 minutes and the system recalibrates itself? Also, the new Altel tpms sensors can be cloned to match the existing sensors in your vehicle.

[@faizan5848]

To replace a TPMs sensor with a new denso preprogrammed sensor can it be done with the maxi TPMs scanner through the relearn option?

[@lz6764]

Thanks for the great video, but I can't help but feel angry about all the terrible gadgetry that inflicts wastes (of money and resources) and anxiety on the unsuspecting users! I just got my rear tyre replaced, costing £86 extra because of this tyre pressure sensor on a 2016 Toyota Auris. As the sensor is INSIDE the tyre, the ordinary DIY person would not be able to take it out anyway. With the software and tools required to register the sensors, I don't even feel comfortable to rotate the tyres! Absolutely awful!

[@lordvader3425]

TechStream cable link shows many different models. Is any VCI J2534 do the job? They seem to be different in software version.

[@spacemaster5206]

They all useless. That's a cheap clones of the original dealer cable. You can only read vehicle information with this cable. But not to write..

[@vitoscatigno4207]

Why didn't you show the seals for the TPMS sensor? You guys do things halfway!

[@timothydevries383]

Be careful, there are several compatibility problems with versions of techstream, OBD cables and Microsoft Windows that will not allow you to write data to any ECU. I spent hours being frustrated by this - check for bidirectional or write capabilities before buying.

[@DzevatS]

Where do I even download tech stream? Which cable do you recommend? Which OS work best with tech stream? Thanks

[@MikeyB931]

Does the ECU on a 08 Acura TL controls the TPMS? I have an error in yellow reading "CHECK TPMS SYSTEM", and then in white, "SYSTEM FUNCTION ERROR". I had my sensors checked and they are being read as working... but none of the tire pressures are being displayed. Do anyone have any idea what this could be?

[@angelinoiam4664]

I have a 2013 Prius and the dealer wants to charge me $1200 to replace the 4 sensors Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[@MFRELS567]

My dad told me if I just had the sensors installed the car would roll away the (!) Light but it seems like they need to be programmed since it hasn't turned off, guess I gotta check the numbers on them and register them.

[@Michael-yv4uh]

Thanks for the video. I am having problems with ebay sensors, after using tech stream to enter the new ID its still showing no signal, n\a. I have read that the new sensors are shipped in a sleep mode (?), and you need the $300 tool to wake them up, is this true? is there any other way to wake them up? I tried waving a magnet at the stem, taking the core out and reinflating. At this point I am getting a used sensor that is "woke" so I know it will work. Can you help me understand more?

[@davidhughes4728]

I really love the video man keep up the good work thank you

[@dimitrinicolaides7414]

Really helpful, thank you! Well explained, step by step and clear! Managed to replace the TPMS sensors on my '09 Rav4 with Techstream and finally got rid of that warning light in the dashboard.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome! 😁👍🏼

[@luckyman64]

Did you use OEM sensor or a generic one?

[@DIYtimeTRD]

I personally like getting OEM. But aftermarket usually work just fine. TPMS is pretty simple system and I haven’t seen that many issues with it, just replacing sensors every 5 years.

[@walt0rb]

Great video! One question: Where do you get the TIS Techstream software? Is it free to download?

[@tiberiud1955]

Like and subscribed Thank you. I have one sensor bad but I will replace all of them tomorrow.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome!

[@joaquinaguirre2976]

Thank you so much Mr. DIY. excellent video and info. It help me a lot. I appreciated.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

👍🏼

[@Uglier.]

I’ve just been quoted $900+ from the Lexus Dealership to replace mine FUCK THAT

[@RadioxzStation]

Very good video. Toyota talked to me about my pressure sensor they say the price to fix it is $800 😮. So I'm going to buy and install myself. About the software to program the sensor how can I get it or where I have to go? Please 🙏

[@mckoylach1622]

Thanks for the video. Very elaborate instructions…

[@ArtEatSan]

Thank you for the guide and tool link it helped me change the old TPMS for my moms car and reprogram the new one so she doesnt have to worry about the tpms alert😊🙏

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Great job!

[@sololuisvlogs]

I had no idea on how to check and see if my TPMS is bad or low on air. Now I know at least one is bad because a while back I had a flat tire must had caused it. Thanks.

[@4af]

Extremely abbreviated and hurried sensor installation instructions which forces me to search for a better video.

[@streetmarine]

I have a 2011 rav4 sport toyota it's a blinking light so how can I test which tire sensor is it? Will it still show on the dashboard as a solid light since it's an older car?

[@hopemmaugwu7650]

I drive Ford My question Do i need tmps on all 4 tyres. Pls reply

[@IKIN_10]

I have a lexus is250 2014 and the car didn’t come with tpms, can I install tpms and monitor it though my speedmeter display?

[@ToanNguyen-rl3jp]

really helpful video, i've had a headache how to figure out the bad tpms on my car.

[@ChaseMeNovember]

I bought some 50 psi tires to go in my Lexus IS250 from 2009 by mistake, the recommended PSI tires are 35. Is there a way to calibrate my TPMS to accept 50 psi? The beeping and check system light is so annoying.

[@drorr3431]

Lexus ES 350 - what is the tire sequence (location)? In other words - where is tire No. 1 where is tire No. 2 etc...? I understand that No. 5 is the Spare.

[@tayokarate]

This is really stupid , registering tyre sensors? Unnecessary work they just make things more and more complicated

[@guachito33]

my original sensor worked for 14 years, the light is now on, is this software still available?? do I have to pay to download it ?

[@spacemaster5206]

That software is useless with a cheap chinese cables . It will allow you to read sensors information from your vehicle port. And not to write..

[@alexelgar7504]

I tried the techstrean (Verson 16.00.023) to register ID many times but the process never finished. Techstream displayed the error: ID Registration failed due to a communication error with the ECU while in Initialization mode. I jumped the TC and CG for 30 seconds and retried but never make it.

[@timothydevries383]

This is because you have the read only version of techstream or write is not enabled. Bidirectional is required to write to the TPMS ECU. I had the same problem.

[@skorpyo331]

Tire needs to come off, yep not just a run of the mill diy job.

[@careudtpms]

CAREUD TPMS is there to keep you safe

[@kp7100]

Is there a difference in sensors? I changed the steel rims off my 2021 tundra, to aluminum oem rims. And now I have a malfunction

[@DIYtimeTRD]

If you transfer sensors from you old rims to the new ones, you should be fine.

[@jeremiahstallings3349]

@@DIYtimeTRD I have the same issue on my 2020 Tundra. I had factory steel 18s and put on alloy 20s. I bought new sensors and they wouldn't work. They ordered me a new set of OEM and they read on the scanner, dash shows they're recalibrating, but they never do. The dealership says the angle of the sensors of the steel wheels are different and I did the right thing by buying new sensors because my factory sensors won't work with the aluminum wheels?

[@verlaryder]

the "how to" parts were too hurried and abbreviated to follow.

[@Kennysmelle]

I got a toyota camry 2012 can I just replace the battery instead of buy new sensors?

[@frankensteinrules6511]

I check my tire pressure every week, I do not need this bull shit!!!!!!!!!

[@fh3486]

Costco Saya they want 45.00 per sensor while replacing tires anyway

[@thefleaflop]

Hi great video..... Do the I'd register the sensors in order of rf, rr, lr, lf. As in ID1=r front wheel, ID2= R Rear wheel. iD3= LR wheel....etc.... Vehicle is a 2011 scion xB. Thanks... I use the tech stream software v 10.

[@rampage1345]

5:54 (" Very Simple Easy Process...")

[@DIYtimeTRD]

😂 Could have been worse...

[@hitbyligtning9661]

what a nightmare ... to change the TMPS battery or replace a faulty TMPS you have to remove the tyre !! What a waste of time & money. WHAT A STUPID IDEA PUTTING THE SENSORS INSIDE THE TYRE !

[@carmo9693]

Thank Firestone and Ford.

[@donniev8181]

The sensors that say Pacific Industrial on them are OEM sensors.

[@spacemaster5206]

Actually that cheap chinese cable ($25-$40) is useless. It can't write anything to your vehicle because that's a cheap clone of original dealer cable. It can only read information from port and erase errors as a standard Bluetooth scanner.. So you will receive an error: "ID Registration Failed" when you try to write new TPMS IDs..

[@abook5886]

do they work for 2016 toyota avalon ?

[@TheStuntViking]

"A nice mechanic will change them for free." LOL, in the US they charge around $40 to "service" the tpms sensors.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

😁

[@JK-hd2zb]

They should charge for it. Time is money, even for a few extra minutes. There are always people that will come back and complain if there is a problem and that "free" service you performed ends up costing you. Want it free then do it yourself

[@DIYtimeTRD]

If you already changing tires, it only takes 2 min to replace the sensor. My guy didnt charge me extra for it. Plus little favor like that goes a long way. I will likely tell everyone about this mechanic. And the other way around too. You rip people off for minor work, they will spread a bad word about him and he may loose potential clients.

[@StilettoSniper]

@@JK-hd2zb No problem, I do ALL my automotive work myself because the vast majority of grease monkeys that call themselves "professionals" in my area are incompetent and do more damage to my vehicle than they fix. But they still bitch that people like me "steal food from the mouths of their children". Fuck 'em.......

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Yeah, thats how I got into fixing my cars too.

[@thanhhua9026]

Hi i live in Vancouver Washington, where the shops fixing TMPS, my car appears TMPS? Thanks

[@dreamgametv]

So this is the sensor 😢 now I know thanks duds…

[@Daddicated]

Great video. Thanks. Very helpful. How much does this cost if a mechanic does everything?

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Half a leg...

[@njsongwriter]

Too much.

[@StilettoSniper]

Between $150 and $200 PER WHEEL (includes sensor) where I am located, and that is not the stealership either. Fuck that, I bought five new Denso sensors for my Toyota for around $170 and did the job properly myself. And used the money I saved to buy me some nice new tools so I could perform even more service work myself in the future, saving even more money down the line.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome, thats exactly how I approach DIY repairs. Even if I break even in the end, I still end up with more knowledge and new toys.. (I meant tools... 😁)! Most of the times I end up with new toys and saved money! 😜

[@neiltovera637]

i replaced 1 tpms sensor in my tire but during reprogramming it didnt beep using a reset tool? Any suggestion?

[@ashishpatel1685]

I bought the same cable to use with TIS, i have try to program tpms sensor and i got this error. (Terminate initialization by connecting the TC and CG of the DLC3 for 30 seconds) any ideas....

[@spacemaster5206]

The same sh1t with my cable. Because those cheap chinese cables can't write information. It can only read and erase errors like a regular Bluetooth scanner. I tried 3 different versions of Techstream.. still doesn't work.

[@hellfire08]

I installed 4 tires on a Lexus nx and now the light is on. I checked the screen and all 4 sensors read nothing. I’m pretty confident I didn’t break any of the sensors. What’s going on here?

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Did you install 4 new tires with rims and sensors?

[@playfullysound4187]

I registered the TPMS sensor before installing into tire first to see if it works and put the sensor in the glove box. Tech stream still doesn’t connect does that mean my new sensor has no battery?

[@djpyndo]

Hello thanks for this video. What is torque spec?

[@MANVIRSINGH1313]

Is it compatible with Toyota Corolla LE 2020 ?

[@tjstrato1]

whats the torque on the sensor bolt?

[@woosyrmomma]

Hello! sorry to comment something unrelated but i have been following the post on your website for valve cover gaskets, i saw you broke one of the tabs on your spark plug connector, how did you end up fixing that? (I broke four :/ ) hopefully no soldering involved!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

I just used it with a broken tab and it was still holding up well.

[@JamesHGroffSr]

Thanks guys ,poped it in there drove it around and the light went off just as you said.

[@conchim99]

Would tech stream cable and software work for 2011 lexus es 350 tpms? I'm looking to replace all 4 sensor i bought from ebay thanks

[@enriquemerino8244]

(When registering) Does the input order of the serial numbers even matter? I ask because my Scion Tc recommends 32 psi for the front tires, and 29 psi for the rear ones. Or is 32 psi basically the default for both the front&rear tires?

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Shouldn’t matter cuz TPMS light doesn’t come on until pressure drops more then 10 psi or so....

[@gmg444]

Great video, thank you. Would the cable and sensors mentioned in your video and links on amazon work for a 2008 Lexus GS450h. I need two new sensors. Thanks

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Use Amazon compatibility checker to make sure they are perfect fit for your car.

[@gmg444]

@@DIYtimeTRD Didn't know you could do that

[@woodstream6137]

Amazon has a garage feature. Add your cars make model and year then whenever you search for parts it only lists compatible parts (in theory).

[@okza2477]

Hi I had a 06 Toyota Highlander and my tire pressure light stays blinking all the time!! Any idea? Also I just replaced the TPMS (4)

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Did you register new sensors?

[@4af]

He doesn't actually show the DIY procedure for replacing the sensors - he just says "your mechanic will do it".

[@TheRyanblackwood]

If you have a bad TPMS sensor the light will be on all of the time already so how would taking air out of one tire work to find a fault? Maybe I'm missing something. Otherwise great video.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

In my car with flat tire - light is always on and I get “Low pressure” warning. Bad sensor - light flashing, no “Low pressure” warning. If you deflate one tire at a time, and get “low pressure” that wheel is good. No warning - sensor is dead.

[@woodstream6137]

My car didn't have the low pressure warning either. I have an OBCD2 scanner that says the LH sensor fault. Tpms flashes on startup then stays on solid.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

It’s not necessary LH. If you rotate tires, TPMS system doesn’t detect that, cuz it communicates wirelessly with the sensors.

[@seemslegit6203]

If you have a bad sensor, the light will flash for a minute and then stay on. Says so in the manual 🤭

[@RagingBad]

I bought a set of wheels with 2019 Tacoma sensors and my truck is a 2019 4Runner, the light is on, would eventually reprogram themselves since they're the new type from Toyota? Or o have to reprogram them?

[@DIYtimeTRD]

You can just install your old sensors into your new wheels.

[@HowToDoitright]

Good video. One question. I have a 08 lexis es350 and my car has a full spare wheel with tpms sensor. I plan to change them all but do I have to change the spare too? Can no I just do 4 tires and not all 5?

[@DIYtimeTRD]

You can do either way. Up to you.

[@Idontknowmaybejohnsmith]

Man… this video is like perfect. So informative and answered every question I had. You’ve earned my sub. Awesome vid.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Awesome, thanks!

[@freddyandrew3721]

Hi is it possible to use my 3 year old tpms sensor on my new rims

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Yes, as long as it still has good battery.

[@Dosmilkwatro43]

hello I wonder that my tire pressure sensor indicates with service required on dashboard. still there even i already reset it

[@edwinjimenez631]

I got one those sensors But idk if it works on my Scion FR-S

[@marklumar2034]

If i dont have the tools to do it myself would it still be a good idea to buy them myself and take them with me to the mechanic the next time i get new/rotate my tires?

[@Zeeangelofdeath]

It’s a good idea, but Keep in mind because they didn’t buy them, it won’t be under warranty. Anything a mechanic buys for your car comes with some kind of warranty. If you buy it, it’s up to you to get the warranty honored. It could also mean extra steps to get your car fixed.

[@champolito]

Excellent video,l very practical and esay to understand A +++++

[@ValPRbk]

So I mounted the sensors on wheels, now I have to disassemble them to write down their series and then I mount them again for vulcanization and then I pair them ?!

[@DIYtimeTRD]

If you know someone who has it, TPMS tools can read the codes off of the sensors wirelessly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6aqpp2FfrVkkLc

[@Geronimo1994]

After you register the new tpms should the tpms light clear but the tire pressures still show lines?

[@microcolonel]

In a late model Toyota, e.g. my 2020 Camry, the gauge cluster display will show you the reported TPMS pressures (first or second screen down from the speed display); they should also tell you which sensor is not reporting, if one isn't.

[@osochileno1970]

thank you very much, I was going to change mine , with not knowing what I'm doing , excellent video, and congratulations,

[@franklevasseur8831]

Very informative.. Thank you!!

[@samsonn25]

You replaced ID4 but in techstream ID3 was the one with no pressure?

[@fasooly777]

Is it interchangeable 315 and 433 frequencies!? I installed acdelco 315 mhz on my 2019 camry, yet icant do the relearning. Tpms devise can’t sense the sensor !

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Usually not. They are not interchangeable. It has to be very specific frequency.

[@thesolpurpose3109]

Does it matter if you have after market rims and tires?? I will probably have a shop put them in for me After alignment and rotation. However they are not the stock rims and tires. Thanks

[@DIYtimeTRD]

I think you won’t have any issues transferring sensor from old to your new rims. Stem valve holes should be the same.

[@ttj517]

Torque setting for sensor mount?

[@mikhailpichuev898]

А я вот сейчас пытаюсь прописать датчики. Но, не выходит. Система инициализации не дает. Как её отключить, не соображу. Книга конечно предлагает вариант. Но по этому варианту вклюяается самодиагностика. А инициализация датчиков не отключается. Сижу курю бамбук. Ищу подсказку. Если есть что посоветовать, буду благодарен.

[@spacemaster5206]

Не будет работать запись ID датчиков через эти дешманские китайские кабели. Они могут только читать информацию и стирать ошибки.

[@CocoChanelle-1]

Just another thing to milk your pockets. If you check your tire pressure monthly and eyeball before you get in regularly, you don’t need a sensor.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

You would have to eyeball tires every single time before driving. Once I got a nail and tire slowly deflated 100% overnight. Started the car and got a warning. If I didn't notice that I would destroy the tire and possibly the rim.

[@viktorponkratov3213]

Благодарю! Нужная информация!👍

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Vsegda rad pomoch!

[@mdrahatahmed8084]

Love you you doing this nicely I can easily learn replace tmps sensor and tmps how install in your car softer by Tis apps

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Glad to help

[@skeel0co]

Is Techstream available for Windows 10 yet? Had to fire up a 20 year old laptop to get it to work last time lol.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

Yes, if you have a 64-bit cable.

[@blue52851]

MaxiTPMs is a $300 tool. Need to find a cheaper tool.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

I found one on sale for $150.

[@DrineThePoet]

Thank you for the video❤

[@JingsWorld]

I felt good when you mentioned they won’t charge for mounting a new sensor. 👍

[@seemslegit6203]

Oh how i wish i had found this video earlier. Now i have a sensor in my wheel that isn't programmed 💀.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

If you took a picture of the sensor ID, you can still do that. If not, TPMS tools can read sensor ID’s wirelessly.

[@jameskeeler6321]

$20 to replace the sensor? I guess you do not want to retire.

[@DIYtimeTRD]

It could have been worse.

[@monkeyfan55]

I connected a scanner to the ECU and it reads that sensor 2 is faulty but I don’t know which one is sensor 2? Is that a right front tyre or? All four tyre pressure is the same. Thanks

[@DIYtimeTRD]

There is no way to tell which one is it. You can rotate tires however you want, but that wont change sensor IDs in the ECU. You can try the trick with deflating one tire at a time and checking which sensor ID has lowered pressure reading.

[@firasked55]

Good mechanic should work for free , and feed his kids goodness

[@DIYtimeTRD]

The key word here is “if you already changing your tires, it only takes 2 min to swap the sensor as well”. Would you be ok paying for 30min labor at $120/hour rate?