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Steve R
post Jan 14 2008, 12:33 PM
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Hi new here
we just purchased a 2006 Toyota Solara and the TPMS indicator came on the other day. All the tires are at or within a pound or two of the correct pressure. Does anyone know if the TPMS can be reset if so how? Does it come on for more then just air pressure?
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post Jan 14 2008, 07:51 PM
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Check the air in the spare too. There may also be a TPMS sensor there and the tire may be low on air therefore setting off the light.
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Steve R
post Jan 18 2008, 02:38 PM
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As it turns out the spare was low, but also there is a TPMS reset button that needs to be pressed to reset the indicator. First time I have run into that.
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Mike Piston
post Jul 4 2008, 02:44 AM
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I bought one Orange TPMS from US Auto Parts. I check many brand TPMS, most of the internal units are more than $200. This one is only $170. it's universal for all passenger car models. I think it's worthy and cheap for me.

Orange TPMS is easy to install. Only need to install sensors and plug in the cigar jet. Then the little kit works. Display is 3.5" x 2" x 0.75", very small. This one need no extra cable. Very easy and useful.

Moreover, Orange unit tested in many racing car (Formula Renault, Honda Le-Manz 24 hrs) I like speed so much, I was wondering if the speed goes too high and it doesn't work. It seems speed not a problem for it.

Continental Tire mentioned TPMS can reduce fuel consumption. It’s a great info for me. I saw the crude gasoline has been $140 today. I need to drive 2 hrs per day. Saving fuel consumption is also a good news for me.

Also, I heard that flat tire is the biggest reason of non-human factor accident. Watching my tire is another reason I need TPMS.

Some pictures when I open the box everybody can see.


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Steve R
post Jul 7 2008, 11:28 AM
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That wouldn't have helped me in this case as the car has a built in TPMS sensor and that was the indicator light on the dash I was trying to get turned off. I had checked all the tires and the pressure was good. I finally found out how to reset the indicator and now seems to be ok. I have the pressure pro TPMS for my motor home and use it on my truck when towing the trailer, the orange one sounds like a cheaper option for a car, do the sensor mount on the valve stem?
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post Sep 9 2008, 01:12 AM
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QUOTE (Steve R @ Jul 7 2008, 10:28 AM) *
That wouldn't have helped me in this case as the car has a built in TPMS sensor and that was the indicator light on the dash I was trying to get turned off. I had checked all the tires and the pressure was good. I finally found out how to reset the indicator and now seems to be ok. I have the pressure pro TPMS for my motor home and use it on my truck when towing the trailer, the orange one sounds like a cheaper option for a car, do the sensor mount on the valve stem?


Yes, Orange sensor is mount a sensor on the valve stem. It seems not good for a external sensor on your valve. It will break the valve core, it's quite dangerous for driv'.
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