Jump to content

How to remove the tires pressure monitoring system TPMS?


hondastreet

Recommended Posts

Clusters don't use bulbs anymore, they are all hardwired LEDs. TPMS is a federally mandated safety system (in the US at least), so there is no legal way of disabling it. The software is all integrated into modules that do other things, so there's no wire to cut or connector to unplug. The only way is to find someone who knows how to disable it through the software.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

After a little research, I discovered that there is actually a separate "TPM" module in the Edge (most Ford's have the TPMS receiver integrated into the SPDJB). So you could try disconnecting that module (it's behind the LH rear quarter panel), but given that it's on the network, it's likely still going to set an error code and leave the light on anyway. Until you change the software in the cluster to tell it not to look for a TPMS signal, it will always be looking and will always turn the light on when it doesn't find it.

Edited by Waldo
Link to comment
Share on other sites

When I call the dealer, the part number is TPMS-4 (Quebec)

I think that it's made by Motorcraft

 

I have seen many on Ebay very cheap $20+shipping instead $103

On ebay, I read 6L2A-1A176-AF as part number

 

They say OEM, but they are bleu

Does have a difference between blue and black sensor ?

Link to comment
Share on other sites

When I call the dealer, the part number is TPMS-4 (Quebec)

I think that it's made by Motorcraft

 

I have seen many on Ebay very cheap $20+shipping instead $103

On ebay, I read 6L2A-1A176-AF as part number

 

They say OEM, but they are bleu

Does have a difference between blue and black sensor ?

 

If it says "FoMoCo" on it, which they appear to, then it should be a legit OEM part. Keep in mind you also need to buy the bands to install them on the wheels which can run another $15 or so.

 

There are also valve stem mounted aftermarket setups by VDO and Orange that are supposed to work with the Ford band-type systems.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...