Well, Discount tire has TPMS sensors that they sell that indeed work with the JL. You just have to get the right ones and that is the issue. Repeatedly, we get forum posts with guys/gals stating they are having major issues with newly installed TPMS sensors With that said, have Discount Tire use the TPMS sensors that came with your JL .
Roughly speaking, the Discount Tire TPMS sensor replacement cost will be between $200 and $750. You don’t need to replace all TPMS sensors if only one of them has gone bad . However, in the case of a dead sensor battery, it’s likely that all other sensors will fail as well.
Another common question is “Does the TPMS reset after a tire change?”.
The short answer is that it depends on which TPMS sensor type you have in your vehicle. Direct TPMS sensors use an automatic readjusting system, which allows the vehicle to reset the sensor after the tires are changed .
Should I replace my TPMs with new wheels?
Either keep your tpms or buy mopar ones for the new wheels . If you buy mopar ones youll likely need the dealership service dept to program them. I worked at a dealership, and was in charge of the mod program. We had more headaches with aftermarket tpms than anything else. At the time (june) our 3rd party off road shop couldnt program the JL TPMS.
How much does it cost to replace TPMS sensor?
I had a $12/hr tire tech break one of my TPMS sensors just last week. Luckily it was at the quick service place at the dealer where I bought the vehicle, so they replaced the sensor for free . If it was Discount Tire, they would have charged me for breaking it.
Do I need to replace my TPMS?
Some situations require a total TPMS replacement . These include tire sealant, corrosion from the elements and a weak or dead battery. TPMS batteries last approximately 7-10 years or 100,000 miles.. Discount Tire also carries additional sensors that can be placed on your alternate sets of tires and wheels.
A common inquiry we ran across in our research was “How long do TPMS batteries last?”.
TPMS batteries last approximately 7-10 years or 100,000 miles . In addition to replacing damaged or dead sensors we carry additional sensors that can be placed on your alternate set of tires and wheels. These sensors can be useful if you have another set of tires for seasonal or competition use.
What is TPMs and how does it work?
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors or TPMS is a relatively new technology on the vehicle market, however nowadays most vehicles will come with one. So, what is exactly a TPMS sensor? Tire pressure monitoring system . Simply put, it is a built-in sensor which monitors the air pressure in the tires and notifies the vehicle’s driver or any issues.
Direct is the most common and uses sensors in each wheel to communicate to a central vehicle receiver An indirect TPMS determines pressure by estimating a tire’s rotational speed . If you have a direct TPMS, the sensors will need to be rebuilt every time the tire is removed from the wheel due to:.
What is the difference between direct and indirect tire pressure sensors?
The direct system is based on mounting the sensor inside the wheel, thus measuring the pressure directly from it. It is usually mounted next to the rubber inflation valve, being quite easy to detect. The indirect system is integrated into the ABS sensor , hence the indirect measurement of tire pressure.