2011 Tundra

[siberian]

A friend bought a 2011 Tundra with 171k miles with a few "issues". I know nothing of Tundras (I've got a 2021 LC200 and a couple of P cars) so please be gentle.

1) Is there any way to determine WHICH sensor is bad (flashing)? Tires are at correct pressure

2) The camera in the tailgate needs to be changed. How easy is that to replace?

TIA

siberian

 

[clrussell]

A competent tire shop can tell you which sensors are bad. Honestly just replace them all due to age.

Tailgate cameras are pretty easy honestly

 

[bjowett]

Also note that the BIG Tundra is somewhat based on the 200 Series… they share a lot of architecture and parts, but there are some differences, too.

 

[siberian]

A competent tire shop can tell you which sensors are bad. Honestly just replace them all due to age.

Tailgate cameras are pretty easy honestly

I suggested that to her, it was just for the future if one of them went, was there any way to tell; I guess back in 2011 there wasn't.

Thanks @bjowett for that info, I'll keep that in mind even though there's 10 year's difference

siberian

 

[clrussell]

I suggested that to her, it was just for the future if one of them went, was there any way to tell; I guess back in 2011 there wasn't.

Thanks @bjowett for that info, I'll keep that in mind even though there's 10 year's difference

siberian

Yes to answer the question direct. There is a way to test which TPMS sensor has failed with the proper tools. Which any competent tire shop will have. Also are available for purchase to the public.

 

[vtl]

OBD Fusion + paid Toyota block can read the sensors. Bead breaker is also like $50.

 

[siberian]

Thank you kindly.

Just saw that the Launch CReader Pro can also read them. I'll let my friend know, but as mentioned given the age of the sensors it's best to change them all out.

siberian

 

[bjowett]

Thanks @bjowett for that info, I'll keep that in mind even though there's 10 year's difference

siberian

Though there were obvious updates, the basic architecture remained the same throughout the entire 07/08 - 21 lifespan of the vehicles. If you are familiar with your 200 and servicing it, then the Tundra will be familiar, too.

 

[siberian]

New to Toyota as of February of this year. Came from Touareg and P world, so trying to catch up. Thanks for your advice!

siberian

 

[bjowett]

Very nice, you should find it quite enjoyable. We had an 04 Touareg V8 many years ago, along with many German cars. Lot’s of P car owners in my family, so I get to sample them. You will find many around the forum that own a LC and a Porsche… they are two vehicles to own… possibly the perfect combo, especially if you can only own two.

 

[siberian]

Mine was an 08 V8... just heartbroken when TOWMBO crashed it this past winter. We also have a 21 992C4S and a 20 Macan S and a Gehl 5640 skid steer. I did meet a few P owners on the LC200 forum as I recognized them from the rennlist forum.

Thank you for your help!

siberian

 

[Living in the Past]

As for TPMS I bought some Tundra rims cheap on FB for my 2010 Sequoia. One of the tire senors had been flashing for a while. Shop I had switch the tires said they could take care of the senor if I provided it. They wanted an OEM sensor. Said they had issue with generic senors. Using the VIN found the OEM number. Search and found them cheap for a full set of four on eBay. So replaced all four. When I got the old rims back they marked two as bad. My days of breaking down tires are over. When I did the brakes on the Sequoia this spring I bought a wheel lift from Harbor Freight made it easier than fight trying to line up the lugs with holes in the rim.

 

[siberian]

If I may, the reason the German approach is so much easier. Screw in a pin at 12 o'clock and hang the tire from that to align.

I've got 3 cars to do in a month as winter is nigh and the depressing thought that the Red Bull F1 Team changes 4 tires in under 2 seconds is surfacing again as I strive for an under 45 minutes personal best.

siberian

 

[jimoldguy]

Did the Tundra rims and sensors on my LC200 50,000 miles ago. After some frustrating days with the tire shop (mostly my fault) I bought a full set of 5 Denso sensors from Rock Auto and tire shop installed, problems went away. If vehicle sensors are past 10 years I'd suggest replacing. Which is what tire shop suggested in first place. Denso is original manufacture for most electronics on Toyota's. I'm fortunate the tire shop let me buy my own sensors: saved about 50% on the parts.

 

[SteveH]

@siberian - Assuming your backup camera works, I buffed the plastic lens of the backup camera with very fine plastic polishing compounds, and it's back to 99% of original. My truck spent time in TX and OK, and the sun had slightly roached the lens.

If you need a new camera, you can get Chinese replacement cameras from Rock Auto for ~$40.

 

[siberian]

Thanks, my friend is bringing the car by tomorrow so I'll have a look. just in case I did order a new camera as I think the one on there is the OEM one from 2011 and given the truck spent most of its life in Valdez, AK by the ocean...

Thank you for taking the time! Best from 65 North

siberian