Repair your TPMS sensor--don't replace it! New DIY reCore® TPMS Stem Repair kit launched!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Ken-Tool has announced its latest solution for the repair of corroded aluminum clamp-in style TPMS valve stems. The reCore®, a patented system, is now be available for the first time for consumers to repair their own damaged sensors. This DIY kit allows the repair of corroded aluminum TPMS valve stems right on the vehicle without having to remove the tire or wheel. It can be done in just a few minutes and does not require reprogramming or relearning of the sensor. Anyone with modest skills and a few simple tools will be able to make this repair and save themselves time and money!
Looks like a lot of people are misunderstanding the point of this tool. It's not to replace a broken tpms sensor, it's to replace the top portion of the sensor where the air goes into the tire. If your tpms sensor is faulty, then yes you'd need to replace it as a unit. However, many times it's the top portion that breaks off and you can't fill up the tire with air because the air hose won't latch onto it and push on the stem valve and let the air in. This is where this tool kit helps.
Brilliant! Thanks so much for clarifying what this video was all about it.
So in other words it's clickbait
I put tape over the flat tire indicator light. Quick and easy!
That’s how you fix warning lights on the used car lot! Ha,ha!
Just disconnect the TPMS recieving module,and you good to go.
@@volodymyrbuchak1852 I tried disconnecting the plug from the module inside the headliner but the light is still on
Ii tried that but tape piece I cut was too small to cover the light. Now what???
Why does the light bother y'all so much? Why not just ignore it.
Can I only conduct this repair at 3:00 or 9:00 o'clock? Because those times are really kinda inconvenient for me.
Gracie Allen?
Lol you win!
AM or PM?
Same. I work day shift so this would really kink my schedule :(
This looks like a good tool. I have a sensor on my Jeep replaced because the stem broke from salt corrosion. The dealer charged me about 200.00. Soon after, a second stem broke off a different tire. I wasn't paying another 200.00 so I had all the sensors replaced with regular brass/rubber stems and just live with the TPM light always on. If I had seen this kit sooner, I would have tried their repair.
This video was spot on in my opinion. I just broke my stem at the car wash and thought I was going to have to replace the TPMS.
Thank you very much!
Maverick Mitchell ..
My proctologist changed the sensor on all 4 of my tires by removing it through the stem and reinstalled 4 new ones without even losing any of the air in the tires, he's gonna rebuild my engine through the exhaust pipe next weekend
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I fixed mine by completely ripping them all out, and installing valve stems.
Engineers will do anything to frig things up,,,,,,, there was nothing wrong with normal valve stems,,,,, they worked just fine for years. this nightmare crap they put into cars these days just pi$$ me off!!!!
@@petewerner1494 I don't really understand the nightmare. So a light stays on above my steering wheel; who cares? I was fully capable of looking at my tires to verify they're inflated, and paying attention to my vehicle's movements(even on bumpy roads) before TPMS became a thing. Ignoring one tiny light is an easy thing to add to that routine.
On the other hand, I've had people borrow my vehicle and drive normal speeds on a fully flat tire before, and then having a poorly qualified individual attempt tire replacement, thereby destroyed 3 of 5 lug bolts... So I can see the merit... but for something omnipresent on vehicles these days, it's an extremely poor implementation to require a special computer to be able to resync the devices to your vehicle. To say nothing of how easy they are to hack.
There is an entire industry built around resolving TPMS issues, and if you've priced out the sensors and tools, it's obvious what a racket it is. The sensors are built to fail. A better design would be a sensor that screws into the rim and has the electronics/battery on the outside (this could be on the inner rim for aesthetics), making for easy replacement.
How to take them all off i cant hear all thd time the annoying bip bip
This made me cry a little, you can get just the valve stem at some places that attach to the TPM device w/ a screw, but some TPMS devices do not get screwed on they’re like snap in or con already snapped in.
Working in the car industry I wish I could educate people on small things like this, it’s easier than it looks.
After years of dealing with this in NY there are very limited cars this will work for. Most of those have full stem replacements .
So replacing my stem fixes the sensor
Nice.
100% just drill it out, and your sensor will be fixed, and light will automatically reset, tires should inflate on their own.
If you always use a valve core stem depressor and never bottom it hard, you can avoid damaging most stems. Maybe you'll get some curb damaged ones, but getting them drilled and tapped straight could be tricky.
@@AnX8765 Yeah, I changed a flat tire on the side of the road. it looked like the aluminum nut corroded off and the air leaked past the gasket on the stem. The tire sidewall was distorted but not punctured.
As a student on his way to becoming an ASE-certified mechanic I can tell you that this is a 100% terrible idea.
Why. As an Ase certified tech with expired licenses because they are a joke, I can tell you that new sensors are expensive. Your customer will save money and your profit margin will be way higher. The integrity of the sensor remains as the base/seal is untouched.
Man you have to give a reason why "this is a terrible idea". Just saying so doesn't make it so
@@gearwrench877 tire tech here, tpms arent expensive anymore not like they used to, i charge $65 for a brand new tpms (part+labor) takes me around 15 min to replace it...this thing is complete crap
@@vamte Exactly. TPMS for regular car makes is DIRT cheap $10 if you use chinese stuff...$20-$40 for namebrand schrader/acdelco/vdo aftermarkets. My mom and pop tire shop charges $10 to install/program. Although I have a Autel TS501 which is amazing
But sure for super rare cars if you go to the dealership they will charge u $600 for that oem part + dealership labor
@@vamte So, $65 each for four of those things, and I can just rip them out and put in a $1 rubber valve that works just as well myself without leaving the house? I'm not sure why they exist.
That does not look so safe 😂
I can't believe what I just watched, but I checked into a related repair tool. I have a rod knock and sent for a repair tool. What I got was a set of hearing protectors they use for gun shooting. Now the rod knock has gone away. Order in the next 10 minutes and they will send a second one free. Just pay a separate fee. Lifetime warranty and money back guarantee if you can just find them again. What a deal.
When replacing a damaged or corroded valve stem???? Sounds like all you would be doing is replacing the valve stem and NOT the sensor and battery.
But the TPMS unit battery is dead!
acoustic61 they don't care! Just buy this crap that won't help.
@@JodiFCobb No, this is for corroded or damaged TPMS valve stems.
Omg 😲 they want my hard work earned money
Tell me how you replace a 10 year old worn out battery through the valve stem. You do know that those sensors are not powered by windmills or solar collectors.
I hate these goddamn things. I wouldn't mind the indirect system that uses the ABS sense the slowest wheel, but these sensors just add more things to nickle & dime you every few years. I'm inclined to take them out one-by-one and tap over the light.
I don't think I would own a vehicle that had these sensors, they look like more trouble than they are worth. I'm old school, every month check your tyre pressures, easy as that.
I'm even older school. We use tires, not tyres.
If it's not leaking a small piece of black electrical tape hides the light very nicely and blends in with the dash.
Works great for the engine light as well - you can always find very cheap priced black tape at garage sales
I for one doubt this will overcome the TPMS light showing up on the dash, From what I read and spoken to many others a garage will charge around 4/500$ to take off all 4 tires and replace the units inside the tire. I have a light on currently with my vehicle , so i decided to live with it until i need new tires. then if i still own the vehicle i will pay a reputable garage for replacing the tires and the TPMS sensors
Remember: their is a non replaceable battery in the sensor, and basically last 5 years.
Use this info to decide what to do. Best to either replace sensor or simply remove them all and check your tires air pressure on a regular basis...just like in the 'old days'.
My sensors are going on ten years now with no issues, on original factory battery.
@@robertheinkel6225 That's awesome! My involvement in the automotive repair/aftermarket sales, in a past life, showed numerous studies concluding that these sensors lasting anything over 5 years is bonus and not the 'norm'. Of course there are always exceptions. Glad to hear that you are enjoying the 'bonus'!!
Tire senses are just another expensive item to fix. Average 800 dollars to do all four tires every 50k miles. They don't last long. Vs the old days manually check your tires if need air. Yes nice to have a sensor tell u you need some air. Years and years we checked our tires manually.
My Audi is 10 years old and it still works on the original sensors, same for my Porsche which is 8 years old.
@@francoiseleclerc1963 Fantastique Francoise!! Read my reply to Robert Heinkel in this same thread as this also applies to you...
If you get a drill long enough you can drill through one side and come out the other and do two at the same time
Best comment yet!
Only if they are both at 3 and 9
Most unnecessary thing ever invented. If you cant tell your tires are low on air you shouldn't be driving in the first place
It is very necessary???
I would think TPMS sensor will fail way before those valve stem will fail.
so this product is for those extremely rare occasion where TPMS is in good condition and the valve stem some how broke.
And on those rare occasion, you can get the stem replaced for cheap. Sam's Club can do it for $3. You can replace the stem and keep the original sensor.
@@TheCuber2400 I doubt that. Most TPMS sensor unit are integral to the stem, and stem can not be replaced without removing the TPMS sensor. And I know for fact that the Sam's Club won't touch old TPMS sensor. They will only replace old sensor with ones that they sell.
omg this looks like such a bad idea
Exactly I agree
LOL Totally agree
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@@AnX8765Did this continue working out for you? I'm interested in this so was hoping you would lmk how it worked out after a few months please and thank you
It's a great idea. I'll make a great deal of money off people that screw up their tpms.
It's amazing how many people have posted replies and apparently have no clue what this video is actually about.
well the title of the vid is misleading. it says repair the sensor, but it's just a way to change the valve stem without having to replace the sensor right? but since sensors age and their batteries die, if your stem is that old, you might as well also get the sensor replaced, the sensor is going to go soon anyway.
@@AnX8765 well i agree, the pressure gauges are a big hassle, always lighting up. i am fine with just checking the air once in a while on my own. replacing them is not easy, and it costs to have a pro replace them for you. also they transmit wirelessly. what if you don't want to be bathed in RF all the while you are driving just so you can know if you tires have air. it's ridiculous.
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@Mr Hansen lol yes, and i think we should not be.
@@fredsmith6324 Wear a tin foil suit and the RF wont get to you. Im a scientist and believe me it works.
After the fix, would the sensor be working or not? My bet is no.
Why not? What does drilling into the valve stem have anything to do with the electronic sensor thats located BEHIND the rim bead? What are you basing this "My bet is no" on?
@@thearcher1740 you basically answered your own question with your question. The answer is, "nothing". The valve stem does nothing to fix or alter the sensor which is probably dying, already dead or broken from a sloppy tire service.
You bet wrong! I installed on a corolla about 3 years ago with zero problems
@Don Lee what problems? I am still having no issues, and just got new tires, so i don’t know 🤷🏼♂️ what issues you could have run into
Replace the TPMS in the tire at a shop = $49.99, repair with the kit and 30 min labor = $49.99. I'll replace the whole thing
Instruction were unclear, please tell me how to get my drill bit unstuck from the lock on the back door of the local auto parts store that sells TPMS sensors.
Haha trust a world of people who cant turn a screwdriver and tell them to figure out this, good luck
A new sensor can be installed in less time than doing this repair. Besides, sensor prices have come way down over the years, usually around $50 for most vehicles.
59.00 installed, just had one done today. That is 59.00 in Canada.
Longbox55
$60 plus tax in Alabama. I was told today that 3 of the 4 four were bad so I should replace all 4. $240???? I'll check my own damn tire pressure. 2008 Volvo s60 2.5t
Longbox55 140 for a 2013 nissan
@@12voltvids is that for 1 or all 4 ???
I'm in Canada. TPMS are not mandatory. I threw mine into the bin. Too many issues with air leak caused by TPMS not properly installed or just leaking air at the small seal between the stem and the sensor - remember TPMS are attached to the stems. You need to remove the tire to fix this, rebalance the wheel, headache and money spent
If you have to rely on a tpms, you probably shouldn’t be driving. I ignore the light, replace with regular valve stems and use a tire gauge.
I sell these along with blinker fluid and muffler bearings only to my best customers !
Muffler bearings! Oh boy! Give me 5 of those bad boys!
Why? Ton of work with so many possible screwups - just buy new ones 🙄
Or you can actually learn something new, and experience the satisfaction in repairing something for yourself while saving over $100. Or stay ignorant and pay other people large amounts of money to fix easy problems for you. BTW, I used this kit after seeing this video. It was easy and it works.
A new one is expensive idiot.
@@philwalker9180 I had my local mechanic replace mine for about $80...it's not that expensive.
@@angrypanda3014 Really ! Your sensor will be next ? Why not replace the whole thing and expect another 7 years for it to go bad ?
@@jeffjackson9679 Walmart is cheaper. Much cheaper. They use a universal TPMS
Is this the guy from How It's Made?!
It really sounds like him. I would hate to see his talent being used for such rubbish.
How do you reset the sensor to the computer.
i did this and it worked but one day i heard a bang and the driver in the car next to me had a hole in his door and in his chest.
Always use plastic caps on TPMS valves. Metal ones can corrode and you can break a Chineeseium Stem trying to get it off.
Wouldn't the factory know all this .. thanks good to know 🙏
@@amit604 Planned obsolescence. They know, they don't tell.
That is so funny! Up there with a Whistler tip hahaha!
I've been a mechanic for 15 years and this would be a good idea but if this cost 40 buck a new sensor is running around 50 for a new one on average vehicles
Our else you can get a can of liquid Steel by Billy Mays and fix it that way!!!😂😂😂😂
Guao!!!! I thought I had seen stupid things but this is the winner!!!!!!!!
I'm new to self-car-fixing, what does this actually do? Doesn't that break the TPMS sensor inside of it completely? Then what happened to the flat tire indicator light? Will it warn me in the future if my tire needs more or less air?
Looking for an obligatory Scotty Kilmer message on this... heheh
I’ll try it on my brother-in-law’s car first.
Or the mother in law;)
We would charge a hour labor to do this which we would charge a half hour to replaces the tpms sensor with reprogram so how does this safe anyone money or time.
I can only imagine the guy slipping with the drill and ricocheted it off some guy’s expensive custom rim! 😳
@@AnX8765 I worked in the automotive aftermarket for a lot of years... I can give you a list... and it isn't short...
Errr. How does this work if the tpms battery is kaput? I think that the reason most people have a tpms warning light on
Useful for a roadside patrol as a get you home method, seeing as manufactures can’t afford to fit spare wheels in cars anymore.🤣
As a technician I don’t think I would like to drive round on that for long.
TPMS and just valves for TPMS are cheap enough now not to worry about excessive cost, depending on manufacturer of course. Ford vs Ferrari..........
WTF you're talking about ?
Yes Don Lee I am a Motor vehicle technician in the UK.
I used to be a breakdown patrol, but now own my own vehicle repair workshop.
I buy in the valve part of the TPMS and swap over the electronic part keeping the cost down for my customers.
This product would certainly suit the breakdown recovery industry as a get you home method Or AAA over your side of the pond
The lack of a spare to save weight in a vehicle these days seems ridiculous, having to sit waiting for help when you could have it changed in 10 minutes, but this is the world we live in.......
this is convenient if you are stuck in the boonies or if the next gas station with a shop is 5000 miles away.
Here's a tip: Demand that your tire installer use bead sealer. It's a black rubber compound that is brushed on. Simply cleaning the rim isn't enough. You'll be amazed at how often you used to air up your tires previous to bead sealer.
heck, just cleaning the bead seat on the rim can do wonders...
@@CaptainSeamus -- IMO that is 100% necessary. Unless the paint is still in tact. If paint is in tact, i clean it with a rag and solvent as to preserve the ability to prevent corrosion. Once they brush that paint off, you'll be forever fighting corrosion.
@@lJUSTwanaCOMMENT I agree on a painted rim. I was thinking alloys... some of the tire sealant is (or used to be) a little bit corrosive to some alloys (aluminum esp.) so I was always leary of it, but understand the though.
On steel rims - all or nothing - if the paint is torn up in spots, generally it's already a corrosion problem - so yeah, getting something to seal that bare metal off is important.
Cheers!
@@CaptainSeamus -- Thats good you don't touch the paint. All too often I see guys wheel brushing anything in front of them. And yeah, if you got spotty paint it's too late. doesn't take too long either. If cared for exceptionally well, the paint is good for what like 5 years maaaybe 10? As far as the corrosive tire sealer, I have heard that a few times. The stuff we use says good on bare aluminum, but yeah there could be some high strength steel only stuff out there. also like you mentioned it might be a time thing, i.e. used to be corrosive but isn't anymore. We use it on everyone's tires. Most the other shops around here only use it if you come back for a bead leak. I also seal the valve stems and it has worked out great. I have tires holding with plain atmosphere for years; I am not fibbing. TPMS as well, haven't had an issue. Anyway, good point about corrosive sealer; I will check it out.
30 years experience, soapy water works just as well!! You can now use WD-40 which
wasn't available at that time. Just saying...
The best way to prevent GALVANIC CORROSION on your TPMS sensor is replace the brass valve core with a nickel plated core !! I had this problem on my Mazda 6 and I just replaced ALL the sensors with new TPMS sensors that now have nickel plated valve cores ! These new sensors now only cost $44.00 + Tax up here in Canada compared to $123.00 they use to be priced at !!! R & R is the safest and best method in dealing with this issue !! Mazda should have recalled these corrosive sensors long ago !!
I think I followed the instructions exactally but now I have a hole in my windshield.
Good one !
where can i get this done, i need this done ASAP, im from Houston
If I get new tires & wheels, but want to use my old TPMS sensors, should I order my tires mounted or dismounted?
The video forgets to mention to re-inflate the tire before lower the jack...
Doh
I've never seen the stem of a sensor break.
I have, mine. But instead of doing this hack job I just had the valve, ("stem") replaced
Just take away those sensors and decode tpms. Worked well for my Touareg
I this a bad idea. Because i can see people drilling that drill bit all the way into the sensor. Also the metal shaving are going into the sensor and damaging the sensor.
Just replace the sensor. Some sensors do have the capability to replace the stem only and keep your same sensor.
One more thing is that, drilling something on a nice clean rim can be alittle bit dangers. You can damage your rim and TPMS sensor. Which will cost you a lot more then that kit.
Nothing can get into the sensor because sensor is not an open device connected to that hole. The sensor is a closed plastic box screwed to the stem or sometimes "glued" together.
if the stem is replacable I don't see the point repairing it. The're very cheap and replacement would be less costful than the kit.
Exactly what problem is this supposed to fix? Ugly valve stems?
This tutorial freaks me out. Do it at your own risk.
In 50+ years of driving cars, motorcycles, trucks, and bicycles, I have yet to see a valve stem so bad it required this! Bad batteries! Yes! Leaking valve cores? Yes! So corroded it broke off? Never!
100.00 dollars labor to do this or 85.00 to replace sensor
Not losing pressure in tires so probably the TPMS unit :/ won't work for me right?
i stopped a "help make drilling easier " hahahahahaq
This will only repair the shrader valve not the TPMS sensor and it doesn't look safe I highly drought this thing is DOT approved.
Will the car pass inspection w/that tire pressure light on? Thank you for the informative film.
just pay 7 pound and put new stem in mine snapped has I had metal caps on
I see this is just TPMS Stem repair, not for old TPMS sensors when their batteries are dead after so many years. In that case, you have no choice but to replace them if you don't want see the warning light on all the time.
My light on my Pontiac Vibe (Toyota Matrix) is on and they said it was the sensor, possibly battery going out. Will a "fix" such as this take care of the problem and make the light go out without replacing the sensor or battery?
+David Milligan No..read last post I just wrote to Rob H.
How much is the kit?
The battery in the sensor only lasts 4-7 years you will need to replace and reprogram them anyways .
I read batteries last 7 to 10 years on the Honda website. Mine are 9 years old and very soon will be replacing tires so I will be doing new tire pressure sensors as well.
Got the stems fixed, but now my tires sound like a maraca going down the road, what did I do wrong?
I think something is in your tire now. Some cars have electronic chips attatched to the valve stem.
a piece of tape over the idiot lite fixed my problem .. good god people .. i`ve been driving cars without low tire sensors for almost 50 years .. i think i can get by without one now ..
is this repair kit for any car, i have a 08 dodge nitro, or is there an specific kit for each brand vehicle
What did you end up doing? My threaded part just crumbled away leaving exposed valve stem
only thing that goes bad is battery, not core
Oh my Gosh!!!! Do It in Brazil, that people are poor and don't have money. Other countries, change It!!! Is Very simple....
OK, this has NOTHING to do with the TPMS sensor. This is a risky and questionable way to redo a valve stem. Obviously. Who were the 3.7k thumbs up people? So sad.
Not a good idea. It might save a little today but might cause a big problem on highway some day later.
Which only is useful for a badly corroded valve core. A defective TPMS unit can only be fixed by dismounting the tire and replacing the sensor assembly. I know this from experience after having a sensor fail. I asked for the defective unit since I wanted to investigate how it failed so I depotted the TPMS sensor and found that the battery was defective. It sounds like this should be an infomercial that airs at 2 in the morning.
En el video no les dicen que solo hay que taladrar al rededor de media pulgada es muy fácil taladrar hasta el fondo y dañar el sensor!!
Just drill it out, and your sensor will be fixed, your light will automatically reset, tires should inflate on their own.
cost me £20 to have a new value fitted.. why need this?
Lmao at the comments. Yes they should rename the title. It’s for stems, not the actual sensor itself.
I broke something
don't forget eye protection if you don't want to miss an eye
Mine wasnt just rusted, it was also cracked. So I had the sensor complete...
At the end of day, is just easier to replace the sensor rather than repair it. You'll keep all your limbs and eyes safe as well.
If you keep the valve stem covered with a high quality cap this should never be necessary.
2:19 Do I need to have Parkinson for this to work?
You are using a deceptive title to the video cause you are fixing the valve while the title says (Repair your TPMS sensor).
Please be precise next time.
Wow he only replace the stem piece sticking out. Not the actual tpms.
How does this address the TPMS sensor battery which goes dead and necessitates replacement of the sensor?
reCore is a DIY kit for repair of broken/coroded stems only. If your battery is dead in the sensor, you need to replace the entire sensor. Would also highly recommend replacing the vave stem as well.
I'm no TPMS expert but I'm pretty sure the TPMS sensor comes as a complete drop in valve stem assembly (at least as far as the sensors mounted at the valve stem location)
For the most common type of TPMS sensor you can also buy the valve stem part of it separate for $3. Of course you need to get inside the rim to replace it just like any other tire valve and also to unscrew the sensor from the old stem and on to the new one. It is just a regular tire valve with hollow threaded stud inside. Search for TPMS Service Pack and see for your self.
Then perhaps the title should reflect this, not the clickbaity shake weighty title that it has now.
That is exactly what the title says. "New DIY reCore® TPMS Stem Repair kit"
Hahaha this is beyond funny
Or just buy ‘94 Toyota Celica..
It's not replacing the sensor, just the sensors valve.
How exactly did that fix the sensor?
+Rob H Exactly, bro...my sentaments exactly!! I have a 2012 chevy Camaro- I had to replace 3 out of the 4 sensors, by installing NEW sensors (tms) sensors-all work great now!!!!!! I keep all tire pressures at 40lbs. the only thing I have to do next is, to relearn sensors by the dashboard way.( start at driver left tire-decrease 3-4 lbs till horn blows(once) repeat for other 3TIRES -then at last tire-HORN WILL BLOW 2X'S- telling me, Ecm-tms sensors RELEARNED!!!
It says "STEM repair kit" in title
Is 40 Psi what's on your door? Seems a little high....
and FIRST it says "Repair your TPMS sensor--don't replace it!" thanks for playing
....it's the name of the video.....
I did that to my ass now I feel so much better
This procedure is a no no.The chance of this “add on” for a blow out and instant deflation of a tire on the freeway is highly likely,is this how much your life is worth ? Replace the stupid thing for your safety,I do state inspections for a living,and I will fail your vehicle in a heartbeat with this contraption installed.It should be illegal to be on the market period.
Agreed and boy am I glad I have a truck which does not have a Tpms system. Truly one more thing to go wrong on steroids.
Agreed,what did people do before all this bull shit was added on cars,you checked your own tires.I’ve seen it all,been an auto mechanic from 1962 to 2020.
I don't think this will work at all, have you seen the TPMS? it is a black box and I did not see that comes out!!! Now how does your sensor will let you know if your tire pressure is low???