qustion about state inspection

[kyllekkc]

i ordered a set of 20's from tire rack and i talked to the guy on the phone and he said the tpms that came with the rims and tires would work for my car. when i got them put on at discount tire, they ended up not working. the guy at discount tire told me my car wouldn't pass inspection with the tire fault code i have. he tried to persuade me to buy them right then for 200 plus install. does any one know if it really wont pass the inspection?

[grandmacpubah]

what do you mean they didn't work? They wouldn't program or they wouldn't fit?

[kyllekkc]

they fit but they just dont read it says "tire fault problem"

[caretaker]

DID THEY DO THE FOLLOWING??

TPMS Sensor Matching Process:

Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time one or
more of the TPMS sensors are replaced or the vehicle’s tires are
rotated, the identification codes need to be matched to the
new tire/wheel location. The sensors are matched, to the tire/wheel
locations, in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side
front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver side rear tire using a
TPMS diagnostic tool. See your dealer/retailer for service.
The TPMS sensors can also be matched to each tire/wheel position
by increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure. When increasing
the tire’s pressure, do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure
indicated on the tire’s sidewall. To decrease the tire’s air-pressure
use the pointed end of the valve cap, a pencil-style air pressure
gage, or a key. You have two minutes to match
each tire and wheel position. If it takes longer than two minutes to
match any tire and wheel position, the matching process stops and you
need to start over.

The TPMS matching process is outlined below:
1. Set the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the engine off.

3. Press and hold the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter’s
lock and unlock buttons, at the same time, for about five seconds
to start the TPMS learn mode. The horn chirps two times
indicating the TPMS receiver is ready and in learn mode.

4. Start with the driver side front tire. The driver side front
indicator lamp also comes on to indicate that corner’s sensor
is ready to be learned.

5. Remove the valve cap from the tire’s valve stem. Activate the
TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire’s air
pressure for about eight seconds. The horn chirps one time to
confirm the sensor identification code has been matched to
the tire/wheel position.

6. The driver side front indicator lamp turns off and the
passenger side front indicator lamp comes on to indicate
that corner’s sensor is ready to be learned. Proceed to the
passenger side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5.

7. The passenger side front indicator lamp turns off and the
passenger side rear indicator lamp comes on to indicate that
corner’s sensor is ready to be learned. Proceed to the
passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5.

8. The passenger side rear indicator lamp turns off and the driver side
rear indicator lamp comes on to indicate that corner’s sensor is
ready to be learned. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and
repeat the procedure in Step 5.

9. After the driver side rear TPMS sensor has been learned the
horn chirps two times. The driver side rear indicator lamp turns
off and the TPMS sensor matching process is done. Turn
the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.
If no tires are learned after entering the TPMS learn mode,
or if communication with the receiver stops, or if the time limit
has expired, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF and
start over beginning with Step 2.

10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level
as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label.

11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.

[kyllekkc]

i took it up to the dealer and he said they were wrong unless hes just an idiot he said he flashed it to make it go away temporiraly but it came back in two days

[caretaker]

You can't just flash it to re-id the sensors.
You have to do the exact procedure I listed above.
It is right in the owner's manual.
Good Luck.

[kyllekkc]

thank you the dealer knows absolutly nothing sometimes. i have sppon fed them problems and my dealer didn't even know about the recalls on the car either it pisses me off. and plus i had the worst experiance at my dealer.