New (used) TPMS sensor: does it need to be programmed?

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jb1239

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2004 3S 5-door, 2007 CX-9 GT

• Sep 21, 2014

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The valve stem on my TPMS is broken/cracked, and air is leaking out. Is it best to used a used TPMS system on ebay? Does it then have to be programmed at the dealer? Also, what about the rubber valve stem replacement at AutoZone with the TPMS insert? Just go that route? Thanks.

 

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veyl_oiuja

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2007 Mazda CX-9

• Sep 24, 2014

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yes you need to program it. used or new.

 

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jb1239

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2004 3S 5-door, 2007 CX-9 GT

• Sep 24, 2014

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So am I better off getting the rubber valve replacement at AutoZone?

 

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veyl_oiuja

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2007 Mazda CX-9

• Sep 24, 2014

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Regular valve stem? You can use that but the tpms light will trigger and it will annoy you.

 

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njaremka

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2012 Mini R55

• Sep 24, 2014

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TPMS programming can be done in your driveway by just turning the car on and off, or after a couple drive cycles the sensors will work. just make sure you get the right model.

 

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jb1239

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2004 3S 5-door, 2007 CX-9 GT

• Sep 25, 2014

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Was actually referring to this TPMS valve stem: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...alve-stem/_/N-25cj?itemIdentifier=358617_0_0_

 

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veyl_oiuja

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2007 Mazda CX-9

• Sep 25, 2014

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jb1239 said:

Was actually referring to this TPMS valve stem: http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ac...alve-stem/_/N-25cj?itemIdentifier=358617_0_0_

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Yup regular valve stems