Tpms programmer
08-25-2012, 05:06 PM
#1
Tpms programmer
Does anyone know where I can buy one so I can run a different set of tires and rims at the track?
I did a search and all that comes up are multiple threads of parts taxi.
Thank you
I did a search and all that comes up are multiple threads of parts taxi.
Thank you
08-25-2012, 10:11 PM
#5
Race Director
If you want a higher-end tool that can do diagnostics as well as simply triggering the sensors, I have a couple TIPS/KTI tools available:
Unlike the cheaper tools, the TIPS or KTI pst have receivers in them to pick up the signal from the sensor after its triggered by the tool (the data stream signal with the sensor's ID# that is transmitted to the TPMS computer in the car.
The "U-shaped" area on the bottom of the tool is a strong magnet to trigger C5 sensors.
I have a new one for $140 shipped, or a used one for $130 shipped.
Below are a couple videos - the first is simply doing the programming procedure, and the second shows doing a diagnostic check of a sensor in a tire (and you can do the same thing with a sensor you're holding in your hand).
That second video shows three tools
If you want the big daddy, I have a used OTC 3833 (looks like that tool with a screen in the second video below, but is a completely universal tool programmed to work with hundreds of makes and models of cars that have sensors. It's available for $240 shipped.
Bob
This first video just shows doing the programming procedure on my C6:
This video shows doing a diagnostic check of sensors such as you might do before installing them to make sure they are working properly and the battery is strong:
Unlike the cheaper tools, the TIPS or KTI pst have receivers in them to pick up the signal from the sensor after its triggered by the tool (the data stream signal with the sensor's ID# that is transmitted to the TPMS computer in the car.
The "U-shaped" area on the bottom of the tool is a strong magnet to trigger C5 sensors.
I have a new one for $140 shipped, or a used one for $130 shipped.
Below are a couple videos - the first is simply doing the programming procedure, and the second shows doing a diagnostic check of a sensor in a tire (and you can do the same thing with a sensor you're holding in your hand).
That second video shows three tools
- one cheaper and less capable one that doesn't do any diagnostics
- a TIPS tool that picks up the sensor signal and beeps and illuminates a light to show the sensor battery is good
- and a much more high-end tool with a screen that shows the sensor ID#, tire pressure, battery strength, etc.
If you want the big daddy, I have a used OTC 3833 (looks like that tool with a screen in the second video below, but is a completely universal tool programmed to work with hundreds of makes and models of cars that have sensors. It's available for $240 shipped.
Bob
This first video just shows doing the programming procedure on my C6:
This video shows doing a diagnostic check of sensors such as you might do before installing them to make sure they are working properly and the battery is strong: