TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

**Servus** · August 20th, 2015 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by oj88

Correct me if I'm wrong.... is it true that the sensors are hermetically sealed and when the batteries die, they can no longer be replaced and the sensors are thrown away?

not true for the model i got. included on the package is a special tool (the big circular plastic inside the bag) to open the sensor for battery replacement.

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Originally Posted by oj88

Correct me if I'm wrong.... is it true that the sensors are hermetically sealed and when the batteries die, they can no longer be replaced and the sensors are thrown away?

not true for the model i got. included on the package is a special tool (the big circular plastic inside the bag) to open the sensor for battery replacement.

**Servus** · August 20th, 2015 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by machine.pistol

300 pesos for all 4 internal sensors.

wow mura lang pala! no need to remove the tires? no balancing needed? akala ko aabutin ng 1k. nagtanong kasi ako before how much kung N2 ipalagay ko and quoted me P250. naisip ko kasi mas mahirap mag install ng sensor kesa N2 lang.

**ndauto** · August 21st, 2015 12:12 AM

For those using Steelmate's internal sensors, I recommend that you do wheel balancing na din for safety purposes na din.
Tireboy installed ours with balancing for 200/ wheel.

**Servus** · August 30th, 2015 10:04 PM

finally i was able to install my steelmate TP-73E. i was so disappointed when i started installing it coz the display doesn't fit the spare button of my car. it is on the specs that the display is OE-fit for toyota, but it doesn't on my 2015 fortuner. maybe toyota released in taiwan and china have different size of button.

after 3 hours of modification, i am very happy with the result. accuracy is quite good (<+/-1 PSI) after counterchecking every sensor with my digital tire pressure gauge.

**eyron** · September 4th, 2015 10:41 PM

Originally Posted by Servus

finally i was able to install my steelmate TP-73E. i was so disappointed when i started installing it coz the display doesn't fit the spare button of my car. it is on the specs that the display is OE-fit for toyota, but it doesn't on my 2015 fortuner. maybe toyota released in taiwan and china have different size of button.

after 3 hours of modification, i am very happy with the result. accuracy is quite good (<+/-1 PSI) after counterchecking every sensor with my digital tire pressure gauge.

Sir ask ko lang po kung d ba mabilis manakaw yung external sensor? Thanks!

**romeocharlie** · September 5th, 2015 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by eyron

Sir ask ko lang po kung d ba mabilis manakaw yung external sensor? Thanks!

Mabilis? Tatanggalin nya muna yung goma mo para makuha yung sensor..

**ndauto** · September 5th, 2015 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by Servus

finally i was able to install my steelmate TP-73E. i was so disappointed when i started installing it coz the display doesn't fit the spare button of my car. it is on the specs that the display is OE-fit for toyota, but it doesn't on my 2015 fortuner. maybe toyota released in taiwan and china have different size of button.

after 3 hours of modification, i am very happy with the result. accuracy is quite good (<+/-1 PSI) after counterchecking every sensor with my digital tire pressure gauge.

Nice installation sir! =)

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Originally Posted by Servus

finally i was able to install my steelmate TP-73E. i was so disappointed when i started installing it coz the display doesn't fit the spare button of my car. it is on the specs that the display is OE-fit for toyota, but it doesn't on my 2015 fortuner. maybe toyota released in taiwan and china have different size of button.

after 3 hours of modification, i am very happy with the result. accuracy is quite good (<+/-1 PSI) after counterchecking every sensor with my digital tire pressure gauge.

Nice installation sir! =)

**eyron** · September 5th, 2015 01:04 PM

Originally Posted by romeocharlie

Mabilis? Tatanggalin nya muna yung goma mo para makuha yung sensor..

Thanks sir for the reply. But I'm referring to the external sensor that Sir Servus also installed.

**Servus** · September 6th, 2015 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by romeocharlie

Mabilis? Tatanggalin nya muna yung goma mo para makuha yung sensor..

this is true for internal sensors. but for external sensor like mine you will need a special spanner like this or you will break the sensor if you force to remove it.

steelmate-diy-tpms-installation-parts-including-sensor-tool-dustproof-cover-spanner-washer-nut.jpg

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Originally Posted by romeocharlie

Mabilis? Tatanggalin nya muna yung goma mo para makuha yung sensor..

this is true for internal sensors. but for external sensor like mine you will need a special spanner like this or you will break the sensor if you force to remove it.

**eyron** · September 6th, 2015 01:54 PM

Originally Posted by Servus

this is true for internal sensors. but for external sensor like mine you will need a special spanner like this or you will break the sensor if you force to remove it.

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this is true for internal sensors. but for external sensor like mine you will need a special spanner like this or you will break the sensor if you force to remove it.

Thanks Sir Servus for the info. I'm also planning to get a steelmate with external sensor kc parang mas madali i-lipat and maintain unlike yung internal sensor.