TPMS Reset and Learn for 2015? New wheels and tires. (1 Viewer)

[LC2015]

I got new take-off wheels and tires from a local 2021 Tundra TRD Pro owner.

When I put them on my LC, I did the TPMS reset procedure. But I was stupid because my old wheels were sitting in a pile next to my LC, so it detected those. I didn't know the difference and just assumed it was detecting the new sensors. D'oh!

Anyway after about 20 mins of driving the tire pressure light came on and the dash says CHECK TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM.

I've tried to get it to do a new reset procedure but it won't enter the reset process now. Tried the button several times, no luck.

Is there any way to get it to reset again? Or am I misunderstanding the intent of the reset and either way I need to go to a shop and use an OBD2 TPMS relearn tool?

Of course, not sure the 2021 Tundra TPMS sensors are compatible with my 2015 LC, though they do appear to use the same frequency.

 

[Sandroad]

This is just a guess on my part, but I don’t think the ‘21 sensors are going to work in a ‘15 LC. There was a change in sensors between ‘08-‘15 and ‘16-‘21. Those Tundra sensors may be the new ones. Maybe there is a work around? Otherwise, you may need to get new sensors. If so, I suggest not re-using the 6 year old sensors you have in the ‘15 wheels.

 

[indycole]

Yeah, a shop will need to use a tool to associate the new sensors to the vehicle unless you have an ODBII device/app that can do it (most can’t).

The reset button is just to reset the default tire pressure.

This is assuming your original sensors are in the old wheels and you’re hoping the sensors that came with the new wheels will work?

 

[Lester did that]

Not laughing but it's funny. How close where the old wheels to the vehicle when you did the reset?

Try unplugging the battery for a few hours or do the negative positive drain for 10 min. Do the reset procedure again and see if it works. You might be able to trick the system.

The OBII tool is fail proof unless there is an underlying issue.

 

[bloc]

The reset button will not help your vehicle learn new sensors. Doesn’t work that way. Only to relearn new cold pressures, as indycole said.

Also those 21 sensors will not work with a 15. As it is 15 is a tricky year with a split on which sensors work, if I remember correctly. All on top of seeming to remember that tundra sensors just won’t work with a cruiser anyway.

There is a thread around here somewhere going into the details, you’ll need to do some searching. Also a long thread about tpms programming in general via tech stream, by a very knowledgeable member who’s name I can’t remember. Be very specific about the year when looking up part numbers for sensors. Alternately you could move your old ones over to the new wheels and wouldn’t need any programming at all, but if they are original they may be getting tired and this be a good opportunity to get fresh ones in there.

If you do go with new toyota or denso (actually reboxed pacific industries, OE supplier) some people have had problems with fakes on Amazon. You can use a Carista module with a temp Pro level activation to program your car for the new IDs. Discount tire has the tool but couldn’t figure out how to get it to work on my truck.

The tire shop will try to install cheap Chinese sensors that “clone” the IDs of your old sensors. You probably don’t want to deal with these unreliable parts.

 

[cboyd]

I did all of the research as Bloc said and ended up with some compatible 2015 installed on my RW wheels. I used Carista to load them into the vehicle and also when I swap back to the regular wheels. I just have to keep a record of which TPMS sensors go with which set.

it’s actually surprising how far the TPMS will read from a pile of tires in the garage. I was more than 50ft away it still saw them.

unplugging the battery or doing the Re-learning won’t do anything to help this problem.

a good tire shop can swap the sensors and reprogram the truck .

 

[LBridges]

What @bloc and @cboyd said is good info.

I bought Tundra wheels for my old LC and they just don't work. Carista does a great job of programming the LC, but won't read sensors inside the wheels.

To buy new sensors I would go first to an online Toyota dealer and search for TPMS sensors using your VIN to make sure you get a correct part number. Pretty sure Toyota has used three different TPMS sensors during the 200 model years. Then you can use the number to try and find them at the best price.

 

[CharlieS]

The Tundra uses a different model of sensor that isn’t compatible. You need to ether swap in your LC sensors or pick up a different set.

 

[LC2015]

You guys are the best kind of nerds a land cruiser owner could ever ask for. Thanks for all the in depth replies. I'll head to the tire shop and have them swap in my old sensors.

Thanks all.

 

[Sandroad]

You guys are the best kind of nerds a land cruiser owner could ever ask for. Thanks for a the in depth replies. I'll head to the tire shop and have them swap in my old sensors.

Thanks all.

Just keep in mind the sensors have batteries that don’t last forever.

 

[bloc]

You guys are the best kind of nerds a land cruiser owner could ever ask for. Thanks for a the in depth replies. I'll head to the tire shop and have them swap in my old sensors.

Thanks all.

While they are doing that get some close-up pictures of the sensors so you can decipher which ones to order as replacements when the time comes.

 

[CharlieS]

While they are doing that get some close-up pictures of the sensors so you can decipher which ones to order as replacements when the time comes.

And grab the numbers off the sensors, so you can program them into Techstream (if you ever need to do that).

 

[bloc]

And grab the numbers off the sensors, so you can program them into Techstream (if you ever need to do that).

Yes if they get a picture of each they’ll have that. Though tech stream will list all the IDs programmed to the current module while anyone would be digging around in there anyway.

 

[CharlieS]

Yes if they get a picture of each they’ll have that. Though tech stream will list all the IDs programmed to the current module while anyone would be digging around in there anyway.

Good point. Maybe just a “belt and suspenders” approach, but I took pictures with my phone camera and also went old school and wrote them on paper and put them with the owners manual in the glovebox. I often have trouble quickly locating pictures amongst the thousands on my phone.

 

[molanginaeda]

According to this Toyota TPMS | Toyota TPMS Tools | Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems | Bartec USA LLC - https://www.toyotatpms.com/, 2021 tundra use similar TPMS as 2015 LC.

If you have a TPMS scanner handy and techstream, you might be able to reprogram the TPMS.

Note : I do have problem programming TRW sensor on my 2013 LC (use pacific TPMS). Also have 2010 sequoia which use TRW sensor. Bought a set RW wheel off tundra owner which also use (TRW sensor).

 

[LC2015]

According to this Toyota TPMS | Toyota TPMS Tools | Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems | Bartec USA LLC - https://www.toyotatpms.com/, 2021 tundra use similar TPMS as 2015 LC.

If you have a TPMS scanner handy and techstream, you might be able to reprogram the TPMS.

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Anyone in the Boston area want to rent out their system for a day

 

[molanginaeda]

Anyone in the Boston area want to rent out their system for a day

I have an Autel TPMS reader and programmer. You can give it a try. It will read and also program via OBD2 port.

I’m nearby Boston. I-95 vicinity.

 

[bloc]

There are multiple models of pacific TPMS transmitters, even in the 200-series production run. I’d compare toyota part numbers to the tundra before going to the effort of programming anything.

Plus, I’m not sure if the autel tool will list the existing TPMS IDs in case they need to be programmed back in.

 

[molanginaeda]

There are multiple models of pacific TPMS transmitters, even in the 200-series production run. I’d compare toyota part numbers to the tundra before going to the effort of programming anything.

Plus, I’m not sure if the autel tool will list the existing TPMS IDs in case they need to be programmed back in.

The Autel can read and store all sensor read. Then, use the learned TPMS ID and reprogram back via OBD2. Pretty handy tool. It’s best to use Autel universal TPMS sensor, so it can clone the sensor ID to the universal TPMS.

 

[CharlieS]

According to this Toyota TPMS | Toyota TPMS Tools | Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems | Bartec USA LLC - https://www.toyotatpms.com/, 2021 tundra use similar TPMS as 2015 LC.

If you have a TPMS scanner handy and techstream, you might be able to reprogram the TPMS.

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Note : I do have problem programming TRW sensor on my 2013 LC (use pacific TPMS). Also have 2010 sequoia which use TRW sensor. Bought a set RW wheel off tundra owner which also use (TRW sensor).

I have had them both in hand, and they aren’t even made by the same manufacturer. I have a set of four from a 2017 Tundra cheap if anyone needs them.