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Re:Solving my truck’s TPMS sensor problem with the help of a... by spockz on Monday August 22, 2022 @04:23PM (#32556709)
I’m confused why something is needed. On my Ford I can just “reset” the TPMS after switching wheels from the main computer. I had to do it once because the shop forgot to do it.

Why do you need a whole single thing to do it?

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Re:Solving my truck’s TPMS sensor problem with the help of a... by chiph on Monday August 22, 2022 @05:09PM (#32557307)
Some cars will auto-learn a new sensor just by driving a mile or so (the Hondas I have had). Others require programming. Why don't all car makers specify the auto-learning ones? No idea. Cost maybe.

The current SUV can be programmed to know 2 sets of five (for summer + winter sets), and you change between them via a switch under the steering wheel. It's common for new owners to get TPMS system errors because the switch got pushed by accident.

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Re:Solving my truck’s TPMS sensor problem with the help of a... by KennyBlanken on Monday August 22, 2022 @08:21PM (#32559040)
> Why don't all car makers specify the auto-learning ones? No idea. Cost maybe.

Because auto-learning ones don't encourage a trip to the dealer, where the customer will go for new tires as well etc.

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Re:Solving my truck’s TPMS sensor problem with the help of a... by loeg on Monday August 22, 2022 @05:27PM (#32557516)
Like the sibling commenter said, some cars just don't do it automatically (mine included).
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