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    Tire TPMS question

    Wife's got a 2011 Volvo and the TPMS System warning light came on a while back. She just got new tires at Discount about 3 months ago. Had them check the sensors this morning when they were rotating/balancing the tires. They called back and said at least one sensor is out and that they recommended replacing all 4 at $60 a piece since the batteries "only last about 3 years". I said that it was weird how we never had an issue until the new tires were put on 3 months ago.

    Anyway, I'm not paying $240 so her TPMS warning light will go off. Any other cheaper options to repair or clear the warning light. Thanks.

    #2
    In the ‘for what it’s worth’ category, I have purchased knockoff versions on eBay several time s over at $40 for the set and end up with the same frustration. No way to clear the warning without recoding computer with program for it.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Chew View Post
      Wife's got a 2011 Volvo and the TPMS System warning light came on a while back. She just got new tires at Discount about 3 months ago. Had them check the sensors this morning when they were rotating/balancing the tires. They called back and said at least one sensor is out and that they recommended replacing all 4 at $60 a piece since the batteries "only last about 3 years". I said that it was weird how we never had an issue until the new tires were put on 3 months ago.

      Anyway, I'm not paying $240 so her TPMS warning light will go off. Any other cheaper options to repair or clear the warning light. Thanks.
      There should be a remote you can buy to try to "reconnect" the sensor. Or you can buy new ones off ebay that are already programmed to her car for around $30-40 total probably.

      We put new wheels on Lindsey's car and had to put new sensors in. They are very easy to install, but I did it before the tires were mounted. I assume it would be the same for a volvo.

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          #5
          Anything computer related I would let slide right now, my truck has been stuck in a service bay for a month, just saying

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            #6
            After a while she won’t even notice the light. My truck and my Jeep both have the light on. $250 for a light to go away ain’t worth it. Lol

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              #7
              Originally posted by panhandlehunter View Post
              After a while she won’t even notice the light. My truck and my Jeep both have the light on. $250 for a light to go away ain’t worth it. Lol
              I kind of agree. I have been running my truck without the sensors for a couple years and am used to the light being on. The problem I see is if I am driving down the highway and get a puncture. I won't know until the tire goes flat and I feel the vibration.

              Those sensors are there for a reason and if I wasn't so cheap I would have new ones put in so i would know what is going on with my tires so they don't get me in a bind somewhere.

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                #8
                I found four on eBay for like 60 bucks. wondering how much one of those small tire shops would charge to install
                Last edited by Chew; 08-17-2021, 10:27 AM.

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                  #9
                  Mine's been on for 6 years. You kind of quit noticing after a while lol.

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                    #10
                    Let them do it. They warranty them forever................

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                      #11
                      Wife's car and she wants to trade it in. Just can't afford a new one (or find one).

                      If it was mine I wouldn't care

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                        #12
                        $60 is not a bad price for one. Just change the bad one. Should have a longer service life than 3 years.

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                          #13
                          Just change the bad one. I recently had to do one in my truck. The dealership quoted me $150 to change it. Discount was $80 with labor and sensor.

                          2 of my vehicles are over 10 years old and this is the first I have had to change in either one.

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                            #14
                            My truck has them and it’s a 2008. Never had to replace the batteries yet

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                              #15
                              Discount Tire should have rebuilt the sensors when you bought new tires. Hold them accountable and tell them install your new ones for free..

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