Fleabay strikes again.

[A930Rocket]

I bought a set of four new Motorcraft tire pressure monitors several months ago. Finally got around to installing them and they will not sync with the truck. Neither the shop doing work on my truck or myself could get it done.

I look up my purchase on Fleabay and tried to message the seller. Looks like they closed up shop because the messages won’t go through. And because the listing is over 90 days old, I can’t see it anymore. 🤬

It was only about 35 or $40, Like many of the listings for them, so I’m not out a lot. The problem is getting new sensors and getting them mounted, that’s going to cost more.

Not the original ad, but you can see what they sell for.

[stevej37]

My 98 Prelude didn't come with TPMS...so I bought a stand-alone system from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B085C2HMQP/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&th=1

No inside the tires sensors needed.
I haven't had the time to set it up yet...but a friend has one and likes it.

I see there is a newer version available for less money.
https://www.amazon.com/Tymate-Monitoring-System-Pressure-Temperature-dp-B07RV2YPQ3/dp/B07RV2YPQ3/ref=dp_ob_title_auto?th=1

[A930Rocket]

Somebody posted that on my what kind of tires to buy for my car trailer thread.

Because my truck is a 2014, I thought it was time for new tire pressure monitors. I’ve had an occasional tire pressure monitor warning, so I wanted to replace them.

So, I’ve gone from an occasional one monitor, not working to four monitors not working. Not a whole lot of progress.

I wonder if they can try to sync the new ones before they install them on the wheels?

I just tried to google F2GZIA189AB and the results were not to be found…

Edit: looking at the Ford parts giant website, it’s showing two different tire pressure sensors that work, but they are on different frequencies. How do I find out what my truck has, as that might be the problem with the ones I have now. Also, they sell at about $42-$50 versus the $40 from eBay. I suspect the eBay sensors are fakes.

[Arizona_928]

A lot of counterfeiters (from china) use the same packaging, qr codes, ect.

[2.7RS]

Lots of counterfeit stuff.

I've been burned before

Temporary retailers that vanish

[MBAtarga]

When I bought new tires at Costco - I paid about $35 each for the TPMS sensors for my truck. I figured whatever brand they sell would be reputable.

[TimT]

I've bought TPMS sensors for my Cayman and WRX from this site...

2014-Ford-F150-TPMS

[Arizona_928]

I go to rock auto. They carry FoMoCo and pretty much every OEM brand. Warranties that they actually will honor. Plus a 5% discount on everything

[A930Rocket]

Thanks guys I usually buy my factory parts from Ford Parts giant, a Ford dealer in Florida and have asked them what frequency my truck uses.

[911 Rod]

I bought an Autel TS508 to relearn the sensors on our Toyotas for when I do the snow tire swap.
Their procedure is to arm the sensor before mounting them in the tire for this very reason.

[A930Rocket]

^^^ that’s what I’m going to do next time. I wish there was a way to install the sensor, without having to break the bead. Is that possible?

[911boost]

Steve that was me posting on the trailer tire thread, I like that system. It is what I use and has been perfect.

For my ‘12 F350 I had the dealer install new TPMS as I was constantly getting a light. They synced it twice at oil changes and I said no more. Was not as cheap as the eBay ones, but it’s been a few years and working well.

[911 Rod]

Why, oh why, oh why do all cars not have the TPMS systems like BMW where it's part of the ABS system and you have to do squat?

[rockfan4]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

I wonder if they can try to sync the new ones before they install them on the wheels?

Yes, you can do that, or at least I know I can do that on a GM product.

For my pickup, depending on where you look, vendors offer either 315Mhz or 433Mhz sensors. I know the 315Mhz sensors work, the other vendors are wrong. That may be what happened to you, that is if they're not counterfeit.

To mount the sensor without breaking the bead, you just have to access higher dimensions where the tire doesn't exist, and reach through it to mount the sensor. Psychedelics might help with the procedure.

[Here's where you search for drunk Sheldon explaining putting pants on over your head].

/ I'm shocked BMW doesn't have an overly complex, easy to fail TPMS system.

// I believe Honda products will just learn new sensors all on their own, they must just pick the 4 strongest signals and decide "these must be my wheels"

[911 Rod]

There are 2 ways to sync the sensors.
You can copy your old sensors and transfer the info to new sensors, or read the new sensors and copy the info into your OBD.

[E Sully]

GM sensors I changed were easy. It was a matter of getting the vehicle in the right mode with the dash buttons, then following a sequence of going around the car and letting out air pressure till the horn beeped, then on to the next one.
Others, especially Asian cars, need a TPMS tool. I would scan each new sensor with the TPMS tool, then connect the tool to the ODB2 port and upload the new ID's. That or as 911 Rod stated, use the TPMS tool to scan the existing sensor with the TPMS tool and then program the new sensor with that ID. Of course this method only works if the old sensor battery has some power left.

[pwd72s]

This video explains training Tire pressure sensors in a Mustang. I'm thinking all Fords the same?
Sensor training begins at 2 minutes.

[pwd72s]

Also, since our host doersn't sell them, here's a company I've used with good results. They sell kits of sensors and the proper reset tool. With their Ford connection, I'd think they can probably supply the proper set for your truck. You might give 'em a ring.

https://www.cjponyparts.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=tire+pressure+sensor+oem+tool

[Rusty Heap]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

^^^ that’s what I’m going to do next time. I wish there was a way to install the sensor, without having to break the bead. Is that possible?

Google Colby Stem Tool.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/KawasakiTeryxKRX1000

[MBAtarga]

I don't see any means possible to install a TPMS inside a tire using such a tool.