Nice vid! Just a note, you can also program the new sensor with the sensor mounted and installed in the rim after you inflate the tire with the wheel on the car. Also, the autel maxi tpms does program/relearn new DENSO sensors. Just did mine, TPMS light is OFF.
@@mattp733i Yes, correct with both of those, I also re-learned my Denso sensors with the Autel tool and I just figured I’d program outside the tire in case the off chance the sensor was defective. Thanks Matt! 🤙🏽
Nice trick to reach the sensor without dismounting the tire and without tire machine! While this worked on a 60 aspect ratio SUV tire, it's unlikely to work on low profile tires and you definitely run the risk of destroying the tire. Also, the video shows how to relearn new sensor by updating car's ECU with new sensor's ID. I think a better method is to do a "Copy by OBD" which copies existing sensor ID from ECU onto the new Autel sensor. This is better because you avoid writing to ECU, and don't run the risk of inadvertently damaging the ECU (in case there is sudden power loss for example). Technically writing to ECU should be done only while battery is connected to proper external power supply.
I know what you mean about the tire, I recently did my ES350 and they were smaller tires and harder to access the sensor. I haven’t had any issues with any of the tires thus far. A couple reasons I did not do the copy sensor ID was I didn’t want to worry about the old sensor being still read by the vehicle if it were ever in range before I throw it out in the dumpster and then also, I contacted Autel and they said that creating new sensor ID is a better method (with not saying much why). I have done the copy method as well with no issues. I’m wasn’t aware of the risks of writing to the ECU, but don’t think it’s a big issue since I have never had a sudden power loss in my vehicles. I do understand what you’re saying though, it’s like pulling a flash drive out in the middle of a big transfer, it could corrupt the file going over to it. Not a bad idea to hook your battery up to the wall and “Copy by OBD” is also not a bad idea. Thanks for the input!
So helpful! I went to a tire dealer and they told me they couldn't replace a sensor on a Lexus, that only Lexus could do that. Obviously that is not accurate after watching this. So if I buy this sensor at Napa, should most tire repair shops be able to do this repair? Thank you
@@stephaniejunca2875 100% they should, though some repair shops are picky/funny about bringing your own parts, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask them before. I’d have them do it next time you’re in for tire replacement/balance/rotation/alignment/etc. That’s laughable saying that only Lexus can do it, it’s just a fancy Toyota. 😂 Good luck!
@@1079rlkk thanks! Sorry, I should have clarified better in the video. The Autel Sensor that goes in the tire is $30, but I personally got the Autel Scanner TS508WF used for $130 on eBay.
@@AmmoTesting it’s definitely a possibility, I’d say just be careful not to scrape the metal inner rim. I’ve taken all 4 tires off on both of my vehicles this year and have not had any bead leakage if that makes you feel any better.
@@charmer888 if the difference in weight was a bit more than a different brand of TPMS sensors, then maybe yes. I usually get my tires balanced and aligned every 5-10k miles anyways, so it not a big deal for me. I wouldn’t think the minor, if any at all, weight difference would affect your tires at all. You can always weigh the old and new sensor with a kitchen scale or something to see the difference.
@ Either A, buy it from Amazon and return after programming once or B, buy it for half the price on eBay. Doesn’t matter if it’s used or not. I will be keeping mine because I suspect I’ll be using it for a while and for any issues in the future. Maybe one of your local auto parts stores has one you can rent?? I’ve never asked.
Nice Video good details and removing the washer was nice I probably installed under
Thank you for a very thorough and detailed explanation. Now I did everything according to your video and my blinking TPMS light is gone.
@@sergeontheloose yay! Glad it helped you!
Good work on the TPMS service.
@@jtr990 thanks!
Thank you for the video. It is really helpful
@@michaelakindutire9968 glad it helped!
Really good video. Clear and clean camera angles! Good audio too! Thank you
Nice vid! Just a note, you can also program the new sensor with the sensor mounted and installed in the rim after you inflate the tire with the wheel on the car. Also, the autel maxi tpms does program/relearn new DENSO sensors. Just did mine, TPMS light is OFF.
@@mattp733i Yes, correct with both of those, I also re-learned my Denso sensors with the Autel tool and I just figured I’d program outside the tire in case the off chance the sensor was defective. Thanks Matt! 🤙🏽
From my experience, once the tire is inflated the Autel sensor is locked and cannot be programmed. You have to deflate tire to
@@alexduhon1589 I think I remember reading that in the manual now that you mention it. Thanks for piping in!
Nice trick to reach the sensor without dismounting the tire and without tire machine! While this worked on a 60 aspect ratio SUV tire, it's unlikely to work on low profile tires and you definitely run the risk of destroying the tire. Also, the video shows how to relearn new sensor by updating car's ECU with new sensor's ID. I think a better method is to do a "Copy by OBD" which copies existing sensor ID from ECU onto the new Autel sensor. This is better because you avoid writing to ECU, and don't run the risk of inadvertently damaging the ECU (in case there is sudden power loss for example). Technically writing to ECU should be done only while battery is connected to proper external power supply.
I know what you mean about the tire, I recently did my ES350 and they were smaller tires and harder to access the sensor. I haven’t had any issues with any of the tires thus far.
A couple reasons I did not do the copy sensor ID was I didn’t want to worry about the old sensor being still read by the vehicle if it were ever in range before I throw it out in the dumpster and then also, I contacted Autel and they said that creating new sensor ID is a better method (with not saying much why). I have done the copy method as well with no issues.
I’m wasn’t aware of the risks of writing to the ECU, but don’t think it’s a big issue since I have never had a sudden power loss in my vehicles. I do understand what you’re saying though, it’s like pulling a flash drive out in the middle of a big transfer, it could corrupt the file going over to it.
Not a bad idea to hook your battery up to the wall and “Copy by OBD” is also not a bad idea. Thanks for the input!
So helpful! I went to a tire dealer and they told me they couldn't replace a sensor on a Lexus, that only Lexus could do that. Obviously that is not accurate after watching this. So if I buy this sensor at Napa, should most tire repair shops be able to do this repair? Thank you
@@stephaniejunca2875 100% they should, though some repair shops are picky/funny about bringing your own parts, but it wouldn’t hurt to ask them before. I’d have them do it next time you’re in for tire replacement/balance/rotation/alignment/etc. That’s laughable saying that only Lexus can do it, it’s just a fancy Toyota. 😂 Good luck!
@ thank u so much!
love your video!! thank you!
Great content mate!
Great instruction. I went looking to buy the scanner but don't see any autel scanner for around $30! Did that Autel ts508wf really cost you just $30?
@@1079rlkk thanks! Sorry, I should have clarified better in the video. The Autel Sensor that goes in the tire is $30, but I personally got the Autel Scanner TS508WF used for $130 on eBay.
Thank you so much!
How likely is the bead seal to be screwed up? I guess I was under the belief that would happen if you basically dismounted the tire
@@AmmoTesting it’s definitely a possibility, I’d say just be careful not to scrape the metal inner rim. I’ve taken all 4 tires off on both of my vehicles this year and have not had any bead leakage if that makes you feel any better.
@shanewazhere thank you!
Would you need to rebalance the tire after installing the new TPMS?
@@charmer888 if the difference in weight was a bit more than a different brand of TPMS sensors, then maybe yes. I usually get my tires balanced and aligned every 5-10k miles anyways, so it not a big deal for me. I wouldn’t think the minor, if any at all, weight difference would affect your tires at all. You can always weigh the old and new sensor with a kitchen scale or something to see the difference.
Hi Shane - was the tpms tool $30 to buy or rent? Seems I can’t locate one for a reasonable price…
@ Either A, buy it from Amazon and return after programming once or B, buy it for half the price on eBay. Doesn’t matter if it’s used or not. I will be keeping mine because I suspect I’ll be using it for a while and for any issues in the future. Maybe one of your local auto parts stores has one you can rent?? I’ve never asked.
Sure if you have a sensor tool