I'm still hung up on the $278 the dealer wants to charge me to fix the sensor on one tire.
Why do I even need the sensors? I'm tempted to just have a tire store put in a plain simple valve stem in the tire.
I've never had a truck or car with these sensors before. I always had to rely on the old fashion way.............tire looks low, so you check the pressure!
Based on some of the other posts on this site, it appears that the sensors go out every 3-4 years, so why fix them?
If I don't fix it, does it mess up something else in the computer?
Please someone convince me to spend that $278!
Thanks,
UncleLA

You need it because GM convinced the government that our cars need it. Kinda like daylight driving lights and E85 fuel.

If you don't put it in, then you will have the flat tire light and any chime that might go with it. I assume there is a chime. The sensors are there for slow leaks so that you know about the leak before it goes flat. Like if you are driving long distance or at night. Then you can pull over in a safe or lit area to change the tire. Could also save the tire so it's just a patch job rather than a new tire.

$278 is too much for one tire sensor. See if you can get a single one from Sparks or maybe buy a full set from Sparks and then sell the others individually to others in the future with the same problem. Even the ones from Discount tire will work in there. But you have to get the dealer to program it in the computer.

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Everyone to their own opinions but I feel the sensors are an unnecessary expense and problem. I removed the sensors from my wheels and placed them in a small tubeless tire that easily fits behind the seat. Now I can change from summer to winter tires and wheels without a hassel. I know that eventually the sensor batteries will expire and then I will need to either put up with the stupid light or find some other solution.
It is my understanding that the sensors effect nothing as to operation of the Tundra. Just have to tolerate the stupid light.
If anyone has other opinions or info chime in.
Paul

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If it is just a light and no chime, pull the dash and replace the light with a basic diode. No more light. I think the sensors only last 3-5 years.

Sounds like that's what I'll be doing in 3-5 years...

During my search for new wheels I price compared at several local shops. They basically were close in price. They charge about 200.00 to switch the sensors. If a switch isn't possible they charge about 400.00 for new sensors. I would say what the dealer is charging you is extremely expensive for only one wheel. Maybe you can find a shop that will do it for a more reasonable price.

eddie

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Hey folks, been watching some while getting over a bit of surgery.

Its just my opinion but I see no use for the sensors. My son drives a 06 taucoma with senors removed, just has the red light on, on the dash. I see how they can help certain groups of folks ie, elderly or women or guys that know nothing about feeling a low tire out. They just aren't for me.

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Is it possible to have the dash warning light turned off by the dealer?

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the sensors are $109 each list

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The sensors go off after a 5 pound drop in pressure. I can tell when I have a low tire, but I can't feel the difference between 37 pounds of pressure tire and a 32 pounds of pressure tire. The sensor would let someone know early if there is a drop.

I agree that we don't need them. But they can be useful.