TPMS sensor compatability

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[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by efnfast

I don't want to rebuild the whole car Robert, just find a compatible TPMS.

yeah you are not going to find anything other than used..

Custom route is you best solution

[efnfast]

Roberts stuff still doesn't account for the sending unit in the wheel.

[WVZR-1]

There are a couple newer iTPMS systems that can use the external stem/cap style "BT" transmitting OR the internal "stem-type" BT transmitting that report pressure, temperature and location to either I-devices or Android devices. There's maybe as many as 3- 4 and the searches using iTPMS leaves some things to be desired. All of them deserve maybe a look. Some of them will also do OBD2 functions through the same BT display. When I mention "stem-type" I mean the OE type GM/CMC and others have used most recently '00+.

The Orange system was originally an Ohio based company I believe and was then purchased by the current "other shore" developer and there's still some of the earlier product out there as well as the newer. I believe a person needs to be careful with the Orange product - choice of early/late seems to be important OR I know it used to be. I've mentioned the Orange product myself years ago as being a "choice". I still believe if I were to consider anything for newer wheel/tire combinations, Orange might be the first choice. Maybe?

[Locobob]

Originally Posted by efnfast

Roberts stuff still doesn't account for the sending unit in the wheel.

The Orange kit I used has the modern sensor on stem sending unit, yes you would need to dismount the tire to access but battery life is supposed to be like 6-7 years. Some kits have a valve stem cap sensor/battery that is accessible but you're gonna be changing batteries on that far more often due to size. I don't think you're going to have any luck finding a modern sensor adapted to the old factory idiot light - besides you get a lot more functionality out of a full aftermarket kit. Mine shows the exact pressure and temperature of each tire, the OEM system just turned on a light when any of the four tires showed a low pressure condition.
My set-up is a bit of a project but it's something any do-it-yourselfer with a dremel tool can do in a few hours. My custom screen is on file at the print shop so if anyone wants one I can have more made up.