Tire pressure sensor mount

[Bcam]

Hey guys,

It appears that one tire pressure sensor has come loose and is no longer fixed in place properly. I'm not sure how they attach to the wheel, is there a mount or similar that can be replaced on a '90?

~B

[Kevin]

I?m fairly certain that they?re one big band clam. Do yourself a favor and take them off, you don?t need them and it helps with balancing

[Bcam]

Originally Posted by Kevin

I?m fairly certain that they?re one big band clam. Do yourself a favor and take them off, you don?t need them and it helps with balancing

Thanks for the Reply Kevin, funny you mention balancing, we just spent a a fair amount of time trying to track down the cause of a vibration at high speeds, and this loose sensor was the cause. Unknowingly it kept moving after the tires had been balanced and the vibration would return.

I'd like to keep them though if I can fix it. Can I just get a new band or will I need a whole new sensor?

~B

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Usually the plastic tabs on the sensors where the band attaches to it is where the failure occurs.
Repairs are not easy or long lasting as the the plastic is hard and brittle.
I favor removing them entirely.
If one lets go at high speed, you will clench tightly.
Save yourself the drama and risk.
Remove them.
Add any current day aftermarket ones that screw on the valve stem and communicate with your phone.
The stock ones were good in the day, but only tell you low pressure, but not which tire like the newer ones do.

Marty

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by Bcam

Thanks for the Reply Kevin, funny you mention balancing, we just spent a a fair amount of time trying to track down the cause of a vibration at high speeds, and this loose sensor was the cause. Unknowingly it kept moving after the tires had been balanced and the vibration would return.

I'd like to keep them though if I can fix it. Can I just get a new band or will I need a whole new sensor?

~B

Do you know for a fact that the 'system' actually has been operational in the recent past? It certainly can be repaired/replaced but as has been mentioned there's certainly 'better' more sophisticated systems available.

If the car is a driver I'd think the newer technology much more desired.

[mlipmd]

With those screw-on-valve-stem sensors you have to balance the wheels after they are installed to get it right.