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Punk N Purp I have four tires ordered for my Prowler. It seems I should replace the sensors/valve stems at the same time. The tire dealer says I need to order them from the dealer.
I went by today and one dealer says it will be $250.00 each. $1,000.00 for a set of four. The other dealer says it will be $418.95 each.
Is this correct? I'm not paying an additional thousand dollars for tires. What if I don't replace the sensors? Do they cause a blinking going on or just keep the light on. I can put tape over the light if it doesn't cause all kinds of bells and whistles.
alrtg There have been a few discussions regarding this over the years. I did a quick SEARCH for "TPS upgrade 2002" and came up with a couple topics. Other searches may come up with more information.
http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/003675.html
http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/003453.html
ALLEY CAT quote: "I have four tires ordered for my Prowler."
"The tire dealer says I need to order them from the dealer."
What? What tire dealer made that comment? One that doesn't want the business?
Do you have a DISCOUNT TIRE store near you?
Better find a tire dealer that will help you,,,sure isn't the first one you mentioned!
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You might go with all new air stems....they are cheap or free at some tire dealers.
Sensors? Are you having a problem? If not, forgo replacing.....mine are still working after 15+ years, jmo
jimsutton Here is a idea ???? I did away with the OEM tire sensors and this what I have had on the Prowler for 3 Years now ...Tyredog TPMS sending unit .. sensors are on the valve stem small cap so no need to take the tire off the rim for a fix ..just change the small battery cap if needed --It will monitor each tire PSI and the tire temps know what tire is low .... small color readout mount it next to the Tac. price is around $300.00 ..Check it out You might like it ???
golfboy Or you can go without using TPMS sensors at all like millions of other cars have done in past years. Just another example of the government telling you what equipment to have on YOUR car. JMO.
ClayD Are you having trouble with the old sensors?
robin If you need to replace them......? Who said . To put new tires on you don't need to replace the stems or sensors.
There is a update version. If needed. http://theprowlerstore.com/Products_Page_Parts_Upgrades_Wheels_Tires.htm
Good luck.robin.
Just tell them to mount the tires and leave the stems and sensors alone....
Or take tires to another place to have them mounted.....
WildCat
quote:
Originally posted by Punk N Purp:
I have four tires ordered for my Prowler. It seems I should replace the sensors/valve stems at the same time. The tire dealer says I need to order them from the dealer.
I went by today and one dealer says it will be $250.00 each. $1,000.00 for a set of four. The other dealer says it will be $418.95 each.
Is this correct? I'm not paying an additional thousand dollars for tires. What if I don't replace the sensors? Do they cause a blinking going on or just keep the light on. I can put tape over the light if it doesn't cause all kinds of bells and whistles.
Several have went with aftermarket sensors
The module is under the dash cap above the steering column
I put the newer module and sensors in my car then had to have dealer reset it.
If you want it to work this is the best option. Can get the module and 4 wheel sensors as an upgrade kit
Did mine last year when I installed my new tires. Should be able to do a search of my thread and get the correct part number for parts.
You can always unplug the module not sure if this will disable the chime & light if you don't want the system to operate.
http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/022725.html
looked it up
http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000044.html
This message has been edited by WildCat on 09-15-2015 at 07:41 PM
WildCat IMPORTANT!!!!
RECORD THE SREIAL NUMBERS OFF EACH TIRE SENSOR AND LOCATION ON THE CAR
They told me it would have been easier to reset the new module and sensors had I done this.

quote:
Originally posted by WildCat:
Several have went with aftermarket sensors
The module is under the dash cap above the steering column
I put the newer module and sensors in my car then had to have dealer reset it.
If you want it to work this is the best option. Can get the module and 4 wheel sensors as an upgrade kit
Did mine last year when I installed my new tires. Should be able to do a search of my thread and get the correct part number for parts.
You can always unplug the module not sure if this will disable the chime & light if you don't want the system to operate.
http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/022725.html
looked it up
http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000044.html
NullMind I bought this one
http://www.steel-mate.com/TPMS8886/en/
and LOVE it ... you just screw it in the tire cap and it alters visually on the unit if a tire is low and you can fire up the iphone to see the exact reading, very easy and hassle free.
jimsutton The Tyredog is the same thing Just made by another company . Mine has done well so far
TooHipCat I purchased my 97 over 11 years ago and put over 120K miles on it.
I've never had a problem with my sensors.
Thank God!
2000Cat I have the Tyre Dog unit, works great
cstall here's a similar product - $179 complete.:
https://my-fobo.com/Product/FOBOTIRE#buy
BTW - if you just have a bad transmitter, you can buy replacements for about $20 on ebay. Then it's about $20 to unmount, remount & balance the tire.
padroo http://my-fobo.com/Product/FOBOTIRE#buy
This would be a nice add-on for vehicles that didn't come with a TPMS system. You could add TPMS capability to a trailer.
This message has been edited by padroo on 09-16-2015 at 02:43 PM
Largent $73 each (or something like that - it's been 6 months since I bought them) from TPMS.com
They make millions of sensors and are the OEM supplier to most manufactures.
If you're not sure you have found the right sensor while searching their website, call them. They are super friendly and helpful.
I did have to take it to the dealer do they could re-sync.
Now, all is well with my TPMS...

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Punk N Purp	I have four tires ordered for my Prowler. It seems I should replace the sensors/valve stems at the same time. The tire dealer says I need to order them from the dealer. I went by today and one dealer says it will be $250.00 each. $1,000.00 for a set of four. The other dealer says it will be $418.95 each. Is this correct? I'm not paying an additional thousand dollars for tires. What if I don't replace the sensors? Do they cause a blinking going on or just keep the light on. I can put tape over the light if it doesn't cause all kinds of bells and whistles.
alrtg	There have been a few discussions regarding this over the years. I did a quick SEARCH for "TPS upgrade 2002" and came up with a couple topics. Other searches may come up with more information. http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/003675.html http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/003453.html
ALLEY CAT	quote: "I have four tires ordered for my Prowler." "The tire dealer says I need to order them from the dealer." What? What tire dealer made that comment? One that doesn't want the business? Do you have a DISCOUNT TIRE store near you? Better find a tire dealer that will help you,,,sure isn't the first one you mentioned! ---------------------------------------------------------- You might go with all new air stems....they are cheap or free at some tire dealers. Sensors? Are you having a problem? If not, forgo replacing.....mine are still working after 15+ years, jmo
jimsutton	Here is a idea ???? I did away with the OEM tire sensors and this what I have had on the Prowler for 3 Years now ...Tyredog TPMS sending unit .. sensors are on the valve stem small cap so no need to take the tire off the rim for a fix ..just change the small battery cap if needed --It will monitor each tire PSI and the tire temps know what tire is low .... small color readout mount it next to the Tac. price is around $300.00 ..Check it out You might like it ???
golfboy	Or you can go without using TPMS sensors at all like millions of other cars have done in past years. Just another example of the government telling you what equipment to have on YOUR car. JMO.
ClayD	Are you having trouble with the old sensors?
robin	If you need to replace them......? Who said . To put new tires on you don't need to replace the stems or sensors. There is a update version. If needed. http://theprowlerstore.com/Products_Page_Parts_Upgrades_Wheels_Tires.htm Good luck.robin. Just tell them to mount the tires and leave the stems and sensors alone.... Or take tires to another place to have them mounted.....
WildCat	quote: Originally posted by Punk N Purp: I have four tires ordered for my Prowler. It seems I should replace the sensors/valve stems at the same time. The tire dealer says I need to order them from the dealer. I went by today and one dealer says it will be $250.00 each. $1,000.00 for a set of four. The other dealer says it will be $418.95 each. Is this correct? I'm not paying an additional thousand dollars for tires. What if I don't replace the sensors? Do they cause a blinking going on or just keep the light on. I can put tape over the light if it doesn't cause all kinds of bells and whistles. Several have went with aftermarket sensors The module is under the dash cap above the steering column I put the newer module and sensors in my car then had to have dealer reset it. If you want it to work this is the best option. Can get the module and 4 wheel sensors as an upgrade kit Did mine last year when I installed my new tires. Should be able to do a search of my thread and get the correct part number for parts. You can always unplug the module not sure if this will disable the chime & light if you don't want the system to operate. http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/022725.html looked it up http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000044.html This message has been edited by WildCat on 09-15-2015 at 07:41 PM
WildCat	IMPORTANT!!!! RECORD THE SREIAL NUMBERS OFF EACH TIRE SENSOR AND LOCATION ON THE CAR They told me it would have been easier to reset the new module and sensors had I done this. quote: Originally posted by WildCat: Several have went with aftermarket sensors The module is under the dash cap above the steering column I put the newer module and sensors in my car then had to have dealer reset it. If you want it to work this is the best option. Can get the module and 4 wheel sensors as an upgrade kit Did mine last year when I installed my new tires. Should be able to do a search of my thread and get the correct part number for parts. You can always unplug the module not sure if this will disable the chime & light if you don't want the system to operate. http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/022725.html looked it up http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum8/HTML/000044.html
NullMind	I bought this one http://www.steel-mate.com/TPMS8886/en/ and LOVE it ... you just screw it in the tire cap and it alters visually on the unit if a tire is low and you can fire up the iphone to see the exact reading, very easy and hassle free.
jimsutton	The Tyredog is the same thing Just made by another company . Mine has done well so far
TooHipCat	I purchased my 97 over 11 years ago and put over 120K miles on it. I've never had a problem with my sensors. Thank God!
2000Cat	I have the Tyre Dog unit, works great
cstall	here's a similar product - $179 complete.: https://my-fobo.com/Product/FOBOTIRE#buy BTW - if you just have a bad transmitter, you can buy replacements for about $20 on ebay. Then it's about $20 to unmount, remount & balance the tire.
padroo	http://my-fobo.com/Product/FOBOTIRE#buy This would be a nice add-on for vehicles that didn't come with a TPMS system. You could add TPMS capability to a trailer. This message has been edited by padroo on 09-16-2015 at 02:43 PM
Largent	$73 each (or something like that - it's been 6 months since I bought them) from TPMS.com They make millions of sensors and are the OEM supplier to most manufactures. If you're not sure you have found the right sensor while searching their website, call them. They are super friendly and helpful. I did have to take it to the dealer do they could re-sync. Now, all is well with my TPMS...