Whether it's balanced or not the video is geniously made if someone doesn't haven't the money to have these tpms sensors replaced.He was nice enough to show random people on TH-cam how to diy, I thank him for that.
Holy cow I wish there was a best of TH-cam. This would be on it. It's unreal that people are criticizing you for providing this free information. I'm really in disbelief. Anyway, amazing video. All the info with no extra wasted time. Awesome job.
Canadians. Love this upload. Anyone disliked has never broken a bead on a tire. So easy. Sure you can take it in to a shop, but why not do it yourself?
Just popped in 4 Autel sensors today on my Honda. I borrowed an Autel scanner, took the ID numbers from the ECU and programmed them ahead of install. Your method worked like a charm.
I paid someone to put my new sensors in & did not know I needed the #s off each sensor for programming. I now have to get in each wheel. You saved me having to spend more money. This video made my day. Thx
You can probably get Discount Tire/America's Tire to use their tool to read the ID being broadcast from each of the sensors without breaking them down. It would only take them 5 minutes, and they might do it for $5 in the tip jar. I have a relatively inexpensive TPMS relearn tool from Autel that does this, so I'd fully expect any tire shop to have the capability.
Definitely using this method to do the other 3 on my wife’s car. Discount tire did one for me last night at $40 and I provided the sensor. They basically used this method but on the machine. They only broke one bead and didn’t rebalance. Just put 1k in tires on the car 3 months ago and still no break from them.
Good video, just a small tip... if you have a hard time with the tire sealing on the bead you can use a ratchet strap around the outside of the tire...when you tighten the strap it will push both sides of the bead outwards. :)
I never would have thought of doing this myself but now i'm at least considering it. I think the sensors i'm getting are the rubber kind that snap in so i'lll have to figure that out, but at least I have some confidence that i might be able to break and re-seat the bead.
If you chalk the tire and rim, you could completely dismount the tire and remount it to it's original position - so no rebalancing required. Good video!
Actually you need to rebalance it anyway.his wheels are unbalanced here. This will wear out the bearings and ball joints faster. Yeah, it's gonna be like 5000 dollars to repair a mistake made to save like 50 dollars
It's difficult to put the whole tire on in the same position. If you use the chalk method and manage to get it back on in the same position and it's still balanced, then all the power to you. I think I'd rather keep one side on. And don't listen to José. If you replace one sensor with another using the method I showed, the wheels will still be balanced, like I discussed at 2:17. I know because I've done it. He hasn't.
Great video. I just received 4 new tires, a TPMS and have refirbed OEM rims on the way. The TPMS instructions are in "engrish" and a little hard to understand. This video explains it well.
I dont know if youre stil active; but I eant to thank you for posting this video. I just finished replasing one of my sensors following your video. It worked. Thank you.
Thanks for the video sir. It's funny how people always seem to have to comment on something they think that is not said right or what a tool is called by different people. Thanks for sharing your time with us.
this is really great, I was panicking about when my 2014 sensors would go out and what it would cost but this gives me peace of mind that I can take care of it.
Great video, people who don't know or don't want to learn when watching the guy do this job ( amazing job) they just gave thumb down. Anyway, your video really clearly step by step and easy to the home job. Thanks.
Fantastic DYI demonstration. The step by step with visual and speech was spot on. Even added tips which is what most people look for when researching youtube videos.
Great video. I just paid $25 to get 1 wheel done, and that was labor only. I wish I had seen this video first! I’ll be sure to try this when my next sensor dies.
Good video to the point and the tip about all season tires and stiffness is great. I often remove the valve core and use rubber hose over the valve stem and air gun for extra air volume. Then with the tire on its side push and pull rim center in and out by hand, just to catch the bead. If that fails use a ratchet strap or twist a rope around the tire that usually makes it catch the bead! Thank you for your video
Thank you for freely sharing helpful and very cost saving experience! You're a terrific human being in my book! I'll never need or use this info but it was generous and really well done for anyone who will! Thank you for putting it out there to save people money and to learn to do it themselves! If everyone was like you maybe bigotry and hate of others would dissipate! Thank you for teaching me this today! Carol
Huge help thank you, the trick to pop the tire off the rim is great. Also like that you are using same sensor I have on my car. Would like to add for people like me who already have sensor in tire to pop the tire off the rim on the opposite side of the the valve stem so not to damage the sensor.
If concerned about the sensor dropping down into the tire (Yikes to that!), I used a small freezer bag and set it down into the tire where I'm going to place the sensor. If you drop it... it'll drop into the bag for easy retrieval.
I did this today. Cheap Amazon replacements on my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. I used the same lever technique you did and was having a hell of a time breaking the seal. Until I added some soapy water. The rest popped off right away. I drove the car for maybe 10 mins before the computer picked up on the new sensors and automatically updated.
The only thing I would caution is if you have existing TPMS sensors, you probably want to break the bead 180 degrees from the TPMS sensor. As the tire starts to come down off the rim, it'll snap the transmitter of the old sensor off of the stem, at drop into the tire. That is a BEATCH to fish out of there with rim still inside the tire. Ask me how I know...
Awesome! Bought a used car, a few weeks later one of the tpms stopped working, can’t program it but the others are fine so I know it’s just the sensor going bad/battery died, and while the tires will need to get replaced sometime soon, that’s likely several months away, so might just be going this route. Not sure some of the negative comments here, guess that’s TH-cam for ya, but the video was great, immensely helpful and straightforward.
Just be aware that you may need to teach your car the new sensor. Some cars automatically learn new sensors, but some don't. So you'll have to look into that for your car. I go into that in more detail in my other video that I linked to in the description of this one.
At Discount Tire and they tried to sell me on replacing all four sensors but mechanic I’ve come to trust said just do the one bad one. They said the when one fails then the other ones are about to so it’s good idea to replace all of them. Been two months the others still been good.
Yeah, I mean, they aren't necessarily wrong. The others will go at some point down the road. But there's also the chance one was a lemon and went much sooner than it should have.
@@GabesHacks but they said soon after they bound to fail. I almost took their word for it but asked a trustworthy mechanic I sometimes use and he said no they can last for a long time.
I like this as it helps demonstrate the TPMS that was mandated on all 2008 and later vehicles . To avoid confusion in terms (as seen in the comments section); at 3:20 you are removing the valve core from the valve stem with the tool.
@7:33 Thank you for showing about the needle. I usually used a wooden shim to prevent the sensor fm/rotation on torquing. I don't have that needle, but try to use a small Allen wrench. It was also useful information about balancing. If to add air without Schrader Valve it will set the bead much easier, no need to step on it. When the bead is set, remove the hose, air goes out of course, install the Schrader Valve and add air. Thank you again. It is a great film with a lot of useful tips.
For the sake of others reading this, I talked about balance at 2:17. If you replace one sensor with another using the method I show, your wheels will still be balanced. But by all means, if you have doubts, get your wheels balanced.
That HAD to include the cost of the sensors. Most tire shops will unmount tire, install sensor, remount tire, and rebalance for around $30.00 per wheel.
@@danielmoffett8595 Even if the sensors were included, $600 is ridiculous. While $30 per tire for only installation is a little more reasonable, it's still a bit of a money grab. It would take one guy about a half hour to do all 4. If you're willing to pay for it, maybe at least find a place that will just charge you their regular hourly shop rate for the time it actually takes, rather than a flat rate.
@@GabesHacks if you've already got all your wheels off and lined up ready to go it MIGHT only take a half hour. A mechanic's time starts as soon as the car drives through the door. That includes jacking the car up, taking all for wheels off, doing the complete change-out of the sensors, remounting the wheels on the car, then lowering the car off the jack (and shop rates are typically $100 to $120/hour). Your video took over 11 minutes, for ONE wheel, that was already off the car sitting ready at your "hacked" (and I don't mean hacked in a good way) bead breaker. All 4 in a half hour? I think not. If you think you can, do a video of you doing ALL for starting when the wheel are still on the car and ending when the wheels are back on the car, AND the sensors are all relearned.
Truth be told, where I am, buying the stupid sensor is the expensive part. 45 bucks. Then costco will do the replacement, and rebalance for $16. But I have also lived where it's a good damn idea to know how to do this kind of thing on your own. Hey, do yall remember when we just sort of looked at our tires and checked the pressure every now and then instead of having a TPMS warning light nagging us? Those were the good ole days! Good video Gabe's Hacks
Yeah.... if it wasn't for that light on the dash and my OCD, I might just ditch them. I just don't like features on my car not working the way they're supposed to. And y'never know, maybe one day it'll actually come in handy.
Let me know how it goes! Just remember that you car needs to know the new sensor is there. Some cars automatically learn new sensors, so you don't need to do anything. Others have a manual procedure you can do without tools. Others must be programmed with a tool. So just be aware.
I went to my WALLMART and they said they don't install TPMS sensors. I had my Prius with two dead TPMS sensors that had dead batteries in them. So the other two were good. I had four tires installed. I replaced the dead TPMS sensors....I scanned and could not clear the code error...guess what ? After the new tires were installed...Wally killed my two TPMS sensors that were good prior to new tire install ! Wally said since the TPMS light was on its not their fault. RANK AMATEURS...
Thanks 🙂 I don't worry too much. I only reply for the sake of other people who may think what they say makes sense. And sometimes I actually learn something!
That's an awesome video. I really appreciate you sharing that with us all, I just ordered my replacement TPMS sensors and the relearn tool now that I know the process to get them installed!! :-)
Good info. The dealership told my daughter she needs special tires for her Envoy thanks to your video, I see the device is in the rim and has nothing to do with the tires. Thanks.
That's a new one! I've never heard of "needing" special tires. The service manual for my van says you need special rims to use TPMS, but that's only because the special rims have weights built in to offset the weight of the sensor, but that doesn't really mean you can't use normal rims.
Nice how to clip as I take in refresher before doing four. Saw one similar lesson where guy used a scissor jack under a rear car trailer hitch, and maybe a block of wood, to break the tire bead. Got a very reasonable quote on phone from local tire shop to reprogram my new tpms numbers into my car computer, after I install then myself; planning to photo the units I install, and have good record of each number on each of them, and which tires those numbers went to, to make for an easier tire shop update. Wish I knew those units have above a 10 year life expectancy before my last tire change, because I would of done this at last tire change, if I had known that. ... Thanks for clip :+)
I knew there just had to be a cheaper way to replace my tire sensors. Damn shop wants to charge me $480 for replacement of (4) tire sensors. After I just purchased a brand new set of tires. He claims to be giving me a discount. Damn 🤡s…. Great video!! Thank you for sharing💋
It doesn't always work. If any sealant was used on the tire, then it won't and you can use a different method like this: th-cam.com/video/-VICFao8Mjw/w-d-xo.html
Nice shoes. I had the same pair I lost in a house fire. Man I’m guessing the rest of my life I’ll run across stuff that will remind what the fire took. Good video btw.
Sketchers! I think I went through 3 pairs of those (just bought the same ones again when they fell apart). I moved on to another kind now (no laces - I always left them tied and slipped them on anyway) but I still keep these as my "work" shoes.
Hey Gabe, have a great day man, you're a smart guy. I checked out your other vids too, great content! If you have ig I'll follow you, im at @djquestionthis
Encouraging video up until the last 10 seconds when you say "don't expect all seasonal tires (which most everyone on the planet has) to be this easy, they're much more difficult"!
0.8o.z. different is actually not small. I work at a tire shop and the smallest weight we add when balancing tires is 0.25o.z. Imangine 0.8oz different in all 4 wheels, and it is gonna be bad.
Money saver, I’m doing this next time. I do all my engine work , tranny and the only thing I couldn’t do is tpms sensor. I ain’t paying $400 bucks for an easy fix... nope
The bead on his tire broke really easy. Mine was MUCH more difficult. I had to slide the tire up under the car, place a piece of 2x4 under the car and on the bead and let the car down on it. I used very long levers and it still wouldn't break. It took the weight of the car to make it work,
@@MrBubbadon Whoever mounted the tire last could have used a tire sealant (it's usually a black goop). I had to fight with this when I moved tires for my car to different rims. The method I used in this video didn't work at all. I used the method I saw in another video using a jack: th-cam.com/video/-VICFao8Mjw/w-d-xo.html
Very nice, thanks. Today I spent 20$ to change 4 valves (includes common valves and wheel balancing). $20 is not a problem, but I spent about 2 hours in a tail. It would be easier to spend 1 hour and 2$ and do it myself.
Nicely done. I hate that tires is nearly the ONLY thing I can't do myself because I don't have the equipment to mount and balance tires. So this means a trip to the tire shop to replace a sensor. I like this method though I wonder how much more difficult it would be on a low profile tire like a 305-40-22.
great video. I've never replaced a TPMS. will try this technique. with one extra step to keep tire and rim in the same position. a mark on the tire and rim.
Great video if I have to do this, lol I hope my factory wheels I just purchased has the sensors already in them, otherwise I’ll come back tot his video to learn how to do it lol
Erica Campbell yaaa these wheels I got are factory wheels for my car that I bought from someone and good news. It did have the sensors on them... bad news, the batteries are dead 😭😭😂 so my TIre sensor light is still on 😕😕😫
Yeah..... There are some people who can't seem to reply with anything other than "let a professional do it". Professionals aren't some different being than the rest of us. If they can do it, you can do it, although it might take more effort.
Mark the tire and rim with a sharpie or a dot of paint. You can take the tire off and weights off of the rim as long as you mark everything and put the stuff back where it came from.
I talked about how I programmed mine here: th-cam.com/video/N6p6xV4PlHc/w-d-xo.html I used programmable sensors, so I programmed the sensors themselves because I wanted an identical set for my winter tires. You could also get normal sensors and program the vehicle (which you need a different tool for). But some cars automatically learn new sensors and you don't need to program anything at all. It depends on your car.
Whether it's balanced or not the video is geniously made if someone doesn't haven't the money to have these tpms sensors replaced.He was nice enough to show random people on TH-cam how to diy, I thank him for that.
Your calm voice is the key to making hard things easy. I will be changing the TPMS sensors on my car this weekend. Thank you for the great tip!
Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad I could help.
Holy cow I wish there was a best of TH-cam. This would be on it. It's unreal that people are criticizing you for providing this free information. I'm really in disbelief. Anyway, amazing video. All the info with no extra wasted time. Awesome job.
Glad you showed this, tho im hopefully not going to buy an automobile with these, until forced by law? And environmental economic sabateurs...
Clean, simple, no bs.
One of the best TPMS replacement videos on TH-cam.
Thanks for uploading!
Glad I can help!
yea, but he didn't show how to reprogram it ..
@@hjkjccdggjhvbread the title of the video. And watch what was said in the first minute of the video :46
Gabe, the best DIY i've seen for TPMS replacement, nice work!
Canadians. Love this upload. Anyone disliked has never broken a bead on a tire. So easy. Sure you can take it in to a shop, but why not do it yourself?
Just popped in 4 Autel sensors today on my Honda. I borrowed an Autel scanner, took the ID numbers from the ECU and programmed them ahead of install. Your method worked like a charm.
Awesome! I'm glad it helped
The most complete TPMS sensor change on youtube. Great. Thanks.
Hello friend! Without a doubt, your video is the best about installing a TPMS sensor at home, "do it yourself"! Excellent, big hug!
I appreciate the kind words! I'm glad I can help.
I paid someone to put my new sensors in & did not know I needed the #s off each sensor for programming. I now have to get in each wheel. You saved me having to spend more money. This video made my day. Thx
You can probably get Discount Tire/America's Tire to use their tool to read the ID being broadcast from each of the sensors without breaking them down. It would only take them 5 minutes, and they might do it for $5 in the tip jar. I have a relatively inexpensive TPMS relearn tool from Autel that does this, so I'd fully expect any tire shop to have the capability.
@@bent.cyclist I took my car to Discount Tire & they did it for free. I gave the Dude a $20 tip after. Thank you so much for your info.
As a car mechanic, I have to say that this was a great job well done! 😊
Thanks!
Definitely using this method to do the other 3 on my wife’s car. Discount tire did one for me last night at $40 and I provided the sensor. They basically used this method but on the machine. They only broke one bead and didn’t rebalance. Just put 1k in tires on the car 3 months ago and still no break from them.
I hope it works out for you 👍
Good video, just a small tip... if you have a hard time with the tire sealing on the bead you can use a ratchet strap around the outside of the tire...when you tighten the strap it will push both sides of the bead outwards. :)
That's a great idea!
The lubing, the big nut, the tightness, the soaping, and the hole in the sensor all amount to an excellent video.
The only part that made me cringe was the cutting.
I never would have thought of doing this myself but now i'm at least considering it. I think the sensors i'm getting are the rubber kind that snap in so i'lll have to figure that out, but at least I have some confidence that i might be able to break and re-seat the bead.
Thanks! After watching your video I'm ready to replace my tpms sensors. I appreciate your work in posting your video. Again, thanks.
If you chalk the tire and rim, you could completely dismount the tire and remount it to it's original position - so no rebalancing required. Good video!
Actually you need to rebalance it anyway.his wheels are unbalanced here. This will wear out the bearings and ball joints faster. Yeah, it's gonna be like 5000 dollars to repair a mistake made to save like 50 dollars
It's difficult to put the whole tire on in the same position. If you use the chalk method and manage to get it back on in the same position and it's still balanced, then all the power to you. I think I'd rather keep one side on.
And don't listen to José. If you replace one sensor with another using the method I showed, the wheels will still be balanced, like I discussed at 2:17. I know because I've done it. He hasn't.
@@GabesHacks aNd DoNt LiStEn To JoSe......
@@GabesHacks Good point. Keeping on side seated assures the tire doesn't rotate on the rim.
Great video. I just received 4 new tires, a TPMS and have refirbed OEM rims on the way. The TPMS instructions are in "engrish" and a little hard to understand. This video explains it well.
I dont know if youre stil active; but I eant to thank you for posting this video. I just finished replasing one of my sensors following your video. It worked. Thank you.
I'm still around 🙂 just haven't posted in a while (although I have something in the works). I'm glad it helped!
Thanks for the video sir. It's funny how people always seem to have to comment on something they think that is not said right or what a tool is called by different people. Thanks for sharing your time with us.
Yeah, it's ok though. I have thick skin 🙂
Great video. Would never have thought that was possible to DIY. Cheers mate.
Gabe you are a great teacher. Very calming to work with on a subject that causes most folks lots of anxiety.
Thanks for the kind words! Happy to help
Excellent and detailed vid, thanks for posting it. I now know why my Autel TPMS sensor was packaged with the metal stick/rod 👍🏽
😄 Glad I could help!
this is really great, I was panicking about when my 2014 sensors would go out and what it would cost but this gives me peace of mind that I can take care of it.
Great video, people who don't know or don't want to learn when watching the guy do this job ( amazing job) they just gave thumb down. Anyway, your video really clearly step by step and easy to the home job. Thanks.
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Fully agree!!!
Fantastic DYI demonstration. The step by step with visual and speech was spot on. Even added tips which is what most people look for when researching youtube videos.
Thanks so much for your video. I have tried several methods on TH-cam, however only your way worked for my tires. Saved several hundreds of bucks.
Awesome! That's what I like to hear.
This is awesome I broke one of my tpms valve stems and ordered a new one on eBay and was going to pay $30 to a tire shop to install it!
I was going to take my car to a shop to install new sensors until I watched this video, now as a result of watching the video I`ll do it myself !
Richard Schwarz They still need rebalancing.
Great video. I just paid $25 to get 1 wheel done, and that was labor only. I wish I had seen this video first! I’ll be sure to try this when my next sensor dies.
didnt know it could be that easy thanks for the help
Best video i've seen about tpms replacement, thx!!!.
Good video to the point and the tip about all season tires and stiffness is great. I often remove the valve core and use rubber hose over the valve stem and air gun for extra air volume. Then with the tire on its side push and pull rim center in and out by hand, just to catch the bead. If that fails use a ratchet strap or twist a rope around the tire that usually makes it catch the bead! Thank you for your video
Probably the best DIY about TPMS install
That's high praise! Thank you 🙂
Sure this may work good on a steel wheel but try doing that on an alloy wheel especially one that has a wide tire
@@Americafirst-i8q Yeah, it may not work for every wheel type.
Thank you for freely sharing helpful and very cost saving experience! You're a terrific human being in my book! I'll never need or use this info but it was generous and really well done for anyone who will! Thank you for putting it out there to save people money and to learn to do it themselves! If everyone was like you maybe bigotry and hate of others would dissipate! Thank you for teaching me this today! Carol
Huge help thank you, the trick to pop the tire off the rim is great. Also like that you are using same sensor I have on my car.
Would like to add for people like me who already have sensor in tire to pop the tire off the rim on the opposite side of the the valve stem so not to damage the sensor.
Great informative video. In the old days we would just kick the tires to see if they were up to pressure. Modern problems ;-)
Really nice demo and camera work, Gabe.
If concerned about the sensor dropping down into the tire (Yikes to that!), I used a small freezer bag and set it down into the tire where I'm going to place the sensor. If you drop it... it'll drop into the bag for easy retrieval.
Excellent video with *very detailed information that is very much need to do the job right! Well done Gabe!
Thank you! I'm glad I can help.
you're a pretty smart guy. i enjoyed watching the way you work, and i will probably do this .
I did this today. Cheap Amazon replacements on my 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan. I used the same lever technique you did and was having a hell of a time breaking the seal. Until I added some soapy water. The rest popped off right away. I drove the car for maybe 10 mins before the computer picked up on the new sensors and automatically updated.
Awesome, that's great to hear!
The only thing I would caution is if you have existing TPMS sensors, you probably want to break the bead 180 degrees from the TPMS sensor. As the tire starts to come down off the rim, it'll snap the transmitter of the old sensor off of the stem, at drop into the tire. That is a BEATCH to fish out of there with rim still inside the tire. Ask me how I know...
Oh boy... thanks for sharing!
Run it. IMO, a little junk in the tire isn't gonna harm anything.
Awesome! Bought a used car, a few weeks later one of the tpms stopped working, can’t program it but the others are fine so I know it’s just the sensor going bad/battery died, and while the tires will need to get replaced sometime soon, that’s likely several months away, so might just be going this route. Not sure some of the negative comments here, guess that’s TH-cam for ya, but the video was great, immensely helpful and straightforward.
Just be aware that you may need to teach your car the new sensor. Some cars automatically learn new sensors, but some don't. So you'll have to look into that for your car. I go into that in more detail in my other video that I linked to in the description of this one.
Yep I have the process for my vehicle, fortunately my '08 still has a manual process you can use without a tool to learn.
At Discount Tire and they tried to sell me on replacing all four sensors but mechanic I’ve come to trust said just do the one bad one. They said the when one fails then the other ones are about to so it’s good idea to replace all of them. Been two months the others still been good.
Yeah, I mean, they aren't necessarily wrong. The others will go at some point down the road. But there's also the chance one was a lemon and went much sooner than it should have.
@@GabesHacks but they said soon after they bound to fail. I almost took their word for it but asked a trustworthy mechanic I sometimes use and he said no they can last for a long time.
I like this as it helps demonstrate the TPMS that was mandated on all 2008 and later vehicles . To avoid confusion in terms (as seen in the comments section); at 3:20 you are removing the valve core from the valve stem with the tool.
Excellent DIY presentation! Thank you!
@7:33 Thank you for showing about the needle. I usually used a wooden shim to prevent the sensor fm/rotation on torquing. I don't have that needle, but try to use a small Allen wrench. It was also useful information about balancing. If to add air without Schrader Valve it will set the bead much easier, no need to step on it. When the bead is set, remove the hose, air goes out of course, install the Schrader Valve and add air. Thank you again. It is a great film with a lot of useful tips.
Good tip. Thanks for commenting.
All the dislikes in this video are from folks working in an automotive service store XD
😂😂😂😂😂
Nah just people that know what they’re doing and realizing he doesnt
No, just people that likes their wheels balanced
For the sake of others reading this, I talked about balance at 2:17. If you replace one sensor with another using the method I show, your wheels will still be balanced. But by all means, if you have doubts, get your wheels balanced.
What dislikes? 😐
Thank you sooo much for posting this! So much cheaper than the $600 I was quoted!
Wow, that's nuts!
Just to put sensors in??? Oh my gosh! I thought $120 was too much when I had new tires put on.
That HAD to include the cost of the sensors. Most tire shops will unmount tire, install sensor, remount tire, and rebalance for around $30.00 per wheel.
@@danielmoffett8595 Even if the sensors were included, $600 is ridiculous.
While $30 per tire for only installation is a little more reasonable, it's still a bit of a money grab. It would take one guy about a half hour to do all 4. If you're willing to pay for it, maybe at least find a place that will just charge you their regular hourly shop rate for the time it actually takes, rather than a flat rate.
@@GabesHacks if you've already got all your wheels off and lined up ready to go it MIGHT only take a half hour. A mechanic's time starts as soon as the car drives through the door. That includes jacking the car up, taking all for wheels off, doing the complete change-out of the sensors, remounting the wheels on the car, then lowering the car off the jack (and shop rates are typically $100 to $120/hour). Your video took over 11 minutes, for ONE wheel, that was already off the car sitting ready at your "hacked" (and I don't mean hacked in a good way) bead breaker. All 4 in a half hour? I think not. If you think you can, do a video of you doing ALL for starting when the wheel are still on the car and ending when the wheels are back on the car, AND the sensors are all relearned.
Truth be told, where I am, buying the stupid sensor is the expensive part. 45 bucks. Then costco will do the replacement, and rebalance for $16. But I have also lived where it's a good damn idea to know how to do this kind of thing on your own. Hey, do yall remember when we just sort of looked at our tires and checked the pressure every now and then instead of having a TPMS warning light nagging us? Those were the good ole days! Good video Gabe's Hacks
Yeah.... if it wasn't for that light on the dash and my OCD, I might just ditch them. I just don't like features on my car not working the way they're supposed to. And y'never know, maybe one day it'll actually come in handy.
I just wanted to replace TPMS sensor tomorrow at Walmart. Now I'm gonna do it by myself. Thank you very much for this video!
Let me know how it goes!
Just remember that you car needs to know the new sensor is there. Some cars automatically learn new sensors, so you don't need to do anything. Others have a manual procedure you can do without tools. Others must be programmed with a tool. So just be aware.
I went to my WALLMART and they said they don't install TPMS sensors. I had my Prius with two dead TPMS sensors that had dead batteries in them. So the other two were good. I had four tires installed. I replaced the dead TPMS sensors....I scanned and could not clear the code error...guess what ? After the new tires were installed...Wally killed my two TPMS sensors that were good prior to new tire install ! Wally said since the TPMS light was on its not their fault.
RANK AMATEURS...
@@dionkraft6782 Yeah, I've heard similar horror stories about Walmart...
Good video and don't worry about the negative comments. The internet is full of arm chair experts that can't even change a light bulb!
Thanks 🙂 I don't worry too much. I only reply for the sake of other people who may think what they say makes sense. And sometimes I actually learn something!
That's an awesome video. I really appreciate you sharing that with us all, I just ordered my replacement TPMS sensors and the relearn tool now that I know the process to get them installed!! :-)
That's awesome! I'm glad I could help. I hope it all works out for you.
Your videos are very good and precise with all the information required for the job. Very well done.
Good info. The dealership told my daughter she needs special tires for her Envoy thanks to your video, I see the device is in the rim and has nothing to do with the tires. Thanks.
That's a new one! I've never heard of "needing" special tires. The service manual for my van says you need special rims to use TPMS, but that's only because the special rims have weights built in to offset the weight of the sensor, but that doesn't really mean you can't use normal rims.
Gabe's Hacks She may have a vehicle with Run Flat tyres.
Always wipe the rubber bead and rim clean where they meet before re seating, as this may help to stop leaks and save time after reseating.
Dude, thanks to you I feel like I wanna do my tire stuff myself. Thanks!!
Nice how to clip as I take in refresher before doing four. Saw one similar lesson where guy used a scissor jack under a rear car trailer hitch, and maybe a block of wood, to break the tire bead. Got a very reasonable quote on phone from local tire shop to reprogram my new tpms numbers into my car computer, after I install then myself; planning to photo the units I install, and have good record of each number on each of them, and which tires those numbers went to, to make for an easier tire shop update. Wish I knew those units have above a 10 year life expectancy before my last tire change, because I would of done this at last tire change, if I had known that. ... Thanks for clip :+)
I knew there just had to be a cheaper way to replace my tire sensors. Damn shop wants to charge me $480 for replacement of (4) tire sensors. After I just purchased a brand new set of tires. He claims to be giving me a discount. Damn 🤡s….
Great video!! Thank you for sharing💋
Yeah, that's silly, but unfortunately not uncommon.
Great video... Also amazed that your hands stayed relatively clean throughout the process.
Impressive how you break the tired seal with pieces of wood... I think that's the hardest part that I wasn't able to do it at home...
It doesn't always work. If any sealant was used on the tire, then it won't and you can use a different method like this: th-cam.com/video/-VICFao8Mjw/w-d-xo.html
You made that look very easy, nice video!
Good job, you helped me a lot.
Nice shoes. I had the same pair I lost in a house fire. Man I’m guessing the rest of my life I’ll run across stuff that will remind what the fire took.
Good video btw.
Sketchers! I think I went through 3 pairs of those (just bought the same ones again when they fell apart). I moved on to another kind now (no laces - I always left them tied and slipped them on anyway) but I still keep these as my "work" shoes.
Great video, you are the reason i love youtube!!!
Hey Gabe, have a great day man, you're a smart guy. I checked out your other vids too, great content! If you have ig I'll follow you, im at @djquestionthis
Same lol
Wow, GENIUS-level hack. You make this look so easy. I think that I can do it. I will change my Nissan Armada 2007 ones. Thanks.
For once someone who can do a video correctly, clearly, and imparts the little extra advice where needed. Great job!
Thank you!
And there was no distracting background noise: tvs, babies, road traffic...
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME, REALLY HELPED
Encouraging video up until the last 10 seconds when you say "don't expect all seasonal tires (which most everyone on the planet has) to be this easy, they're much more difficult"!
😁 Yeah. But don't let that discourage you. You can still do it.
Awesome video you save me $25 good stuff keep them coming I love the way you use the wood to break the seal nice idea
Absolutely an excellent video. Thank you for your time and effort.
Great Job! This will eliminate us DIY guys/gals a trip to the shop an avoid paying $$$
0.8o.z. different is actually not small. I work at a tire shop and the smallest weight we add when balancing tires is 0.25o.z.
Imangine 0.8oz different in all 4 wheels, and it is gonna be bad.
Hey, some people need help to stay awake when driving.
come on... it's not about if you can feel it or not, unbalanced wheel can make the bearing wear out faster
Thank you for a very informative, concise and thorough presentation.
Great vid. I give it 5ive stars
What a great video Gabe! (Hope your wife knows what a great teacher you are :)
good video buddy. discount tire is trying to charge $60 a sensor. just gonna buy off ebay...all 4 for $60 plus free shipping and do this shit myself
Super informative and your camera stayed nice and still. Thank you!
Money saver, I’m doing this next time. I do all my engine work , tranny and the only thing I couldn’t do is tpms sensor.
I ain’t paying $400 bucks for an easy fix... nope
The bead on his tire broke really easy. Mine was MUCH more difficult. I had to slide the tire up under the car, place a piece of 2x4 under the car and on the bead and let the car down on it. I used very long levers and it still wouldn't break. It took the weight of the car to make it work,
I'm right there with you Hilary 2020😂😂
@@MrBubbadon Whoever mounted the tire last could have used a tire sealant (it's usually a black goop). I had to fight with this when I moved tires for my car to different rims. The method I used in this video didn't work at all. I used the method I saw in another video using a jack: th-cam.com/video/-VICFao8Mjw/w-d-xo.html
Very nice, thanks. Today I spent 20$ to change 4 valves (includes common valves and wheel balancing). $20 is not a problem, but I spent about 2 hours in a tail. It would be easier to spend 1 hour and 2$ and do it myself.
Don’t forget to first clean the valve stem hole surfaces in both the outer and inner part of the wheel before installing the TPMS unit.
Thanks, one of the best DIY videos I've ever seen.... greetings from Chile!
Thank you! I have actually been to Chile - back in 2001. My dad is from Chile.
if you have a problem re seating the bead put a ratcheting tie down around the outside of the tire and just ratchet it tight .
Yeah, I've heard that. I did try it one time but it didn't work for me. But I don't doubt that it works in some cases.
I've had to do the ratchet strap trick when putting new tires on a lawn tractor. Works every time.
Thank you! This is a very helpful and clear video, you did a great job here!
Nicely done. I hate that tires is nearly the ONLY thing I can't do myself because I don't have the equipment to mount and balance tires. So this means a trip to the tire shop to replace a sensor. I like this method though I wonder how much more difficult it would be on a low profile tire like a 305-40-22.
Thanks!
I do imagine it would be harder on low profile tires, but I've never owned any.
Low pros would not be fun as it's already not fun with a tire machine.
great video. I've never replaced a TPMS. will try this technique. with one extra step to keep tire and rim in the same position. a mark on the tire and rim.
Great video brother
Excellent tutorial! That is just what I needed to know.
This video is exactly what I need. Perfect job
Thanks for this video. I used your techniques today. Worked perfectly.
Awesome! Glad I could help.
Thanks for the nice tutorial
Best video for tpms valve install. Top man.
Great video if I have to do this, lol I hope my factory wheels I just purchased has the sensors already in them, otherwise I’ll come back tot his video to learn how to do it lol
Most the time they will not have a sensor. Just to give you a heads up. 🙂
Erica Campbell yaaa these wheels I got are factory wheels for my car that I bought from someone and good news. It did have the sensors on them... bad news, the batteries are dead 😭😭😂 so my TIre sensor light is still on 😕😕😫
Thank for posting this diy tech service. I am a lot tech at a used car lot and found it helpful.
Good Video
Haters are Going to Hate.
Yeah..... There are some people who can't seem to reply with anything other than "let a professional do it". Professionals aren't some different being than the rest of us. If they can do it, you can do it, although it might take more effort.
The best explanation for TPMS installation
Dude yoire a lifesaver
Glad I could help!
Mark the tire and rim with a sharpie or a dot of paint. You can take the tire off and weights off of the rim as long as you mark everything and put the stuff back where it came from.
Job well done.
Please show how the program it.
I talked about how I programmed mine here: th-cam.com/video/N6p6xV4PlHc/w-d-xo.html
I used programmable sensors, so I programmed the sensors themselves because I wanted an identical set for my winter tires.
You could also get normal sensors and program the vehicle (which you need a different tool for). But some cars automatically learn new sensors and you don't need to program anything at all. It depends on your car.