TPMS

SeaDog · 02-02-2018, 10:49 AM

Last summer three of my TPMS transmitters quite quit working almost a year to the day after I installed them. I have the flow thru TST system all suffered dead batteries. This year while the rig is in winter storage at my shop I removed the transmitters and batteries, I put each in its own zip lock bag marked with the tire location. It will be interesting to see how long they last this summer.

5picker · 02-02-2018, 11:15 AM

Well it will be interesting to see your results.

I am pretty sure I've read once the sensors (transmitters) are unscrewed from the valve stem, the unit disconnects the battery. Not sure you would have needed to remove the battery if you removed the sensors.

SeaDog · 02-02-2018, 12:15 PM

thanks I'm going to reread the info if it is like you say I'll get a jump on things and put the batteries back in the transmitters.

Pipeman · 02-02-2018, 12:32 PM

I had 2 of the same sensors quit working so I changed the batteries and they wouldn't work after that. One was the right rear outside dual and the right rear of the 5er. No need for a repeater as they worked just fine without one. I called the company as I was wondering whether or nor I had to reprogram them. They said I shouldn't have to. My TPMS is a few years old now. The company replaced one of the sensors free of charge once already. Maybe I should give them another call on these two.

mbenson1234 · 02-02-2018, 11:47 PM

Hi Pipeman,
Please call me at 210-420-0132 in the morning or TST at 770-889-9102
We will get your system working correctly.

Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST TPMS
210-420-0132

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Originally Posted by Pipeman

I had 2 of the same sensors quit working so I changed the batteries and they wouldn't work after that. One was the right rear outside dual and the right rear of the 5er. No need for a repeater as they worked just fine without one. I called the company as I was wondering whether or nor I had to reprogram them. They said I shouldn't have to. My TPMS is a few years old now. The company replaced one of the sensors free of charge once already. Maybe I should give them another call on these two.

lesptr · 02-03-2018, 07:47 AM

I’m having trouble with the sensor on my spare. I upgraded to the color monitor in November, and changed the batteries in all sensors at that time. Everything tested good. We took a short trip in mid December and at sometime on the way home the spare tire sensor dropped off line. I was thinking maybe I should explore the idea of a repeater. To troubleshoot, I parked the truck next to the 5th wheel so that the monitor would be only a few feet away from the spare tire, cycled the monitor off and back on, and came back thirty minutes to check the results. It still doesn’t pick up that transmitter. I’ve been meaning to try another battery, but I just haven’t gotten around to it. I’ll report back when I do.

aceinspp · 02-03-2018, 07:58 AM

Les I'd recheck the battery as I have found you can get a bad one right out of the box. Recheck the 0 ring make sure it seated right, very touchy and you also may have gotten moisture in it. Just a thought. Later RJD

Witch Doctor · 02-03-2018, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SeaDog

Last summer three of my TPMS transmitters quite quit working almost a year to the day after I installed them. I have the flow thru TST system all suffered dead batteries. This year while the rig is in winter storage at my shop I removed the transmitters and batteries, I put each in its own zip lock bag marked with the tire location. It will be interesting to see how long they last this summer.

Once you take them off the TT wheel, it stops the battery output no need to store with battery out, unless your afraid of battery leakage. I found the less you take them apart the better...

cavie · 02-03-2018, 08:51 AM

Hid did I get to be 66 years old with just a tire gauge???

:roflblac k:

lesptr · 02-03-2018, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by aceinspp

Les I'd recheck the battery as I have found you can get a bad one right out of the box. Recheck the 0 ring make sure it seated right, very touchy and you also may have gotten moisture in it. Just a thought. Later RJD

Thanks RJ,
I was thinking the same thing. I should really get of my duff and check it.

**Mr. Dan** · 02-03-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by cavie

Hid did I get to be 66 years old with just a tire gauge???

:roflblac k:

... asked the guy who lists his tow vehicle as "None" which implies he doesn't tow his trailer.

cavie · 02-03-2018, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Dan

... asked the guy who lists his tow vehicle as "None" which implies he doesn't tow his trailer.

Yep, parked the TT. Hall the motorcycle trailer to the TT now. Much easier.

mbenson1234 · 02-05-2018, 02:44 PM

Feel free to contact me at 210-420-0132 if you have any questions with your TST TPMS

Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST TPMS
210-420-0132

SeaDog · 02-05-2018, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witch Doctor

Once you take them off the TT wheel, it stops the battery output no need to store with battery out, unless your afraid of battery leakage. I found the less you take them apart the better...

You are 100% correct I just checked with TST for my model, guess I'll reinstall the batteries.

mbenson1234 · 02-06-2018, 07:58 PM

Hi Les,

Please call me if you have any problems other than the battery.

Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST TPMS
210-420-0132

Quote:

Originally Posted by lesptr

Thanks RJ,
I was thinking the same thing. I should really get of my duff and check it.

lesptr · 02-06-2018, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbenson1234

Hi Les,

Please call me if you have any problems other than the battery.

Thanks,

Mike Benson

TST TPMS

210-420-0132

Will do.
I’ll be out of town till Monday. I’ll try to check it then.

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