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A few days ago I noticed that my TPMS warning light was on. It blinks when I first turn the car on and then goes to a steady on after a minute. This indicates that there is a bad sensor(s). Kind of bothered me that this happened so soon. I was hoping for a few more years. So I take the car to a national tire shop and ask them to tell me which wheel has the bad sensor. They test all four and say that they are all testing as bad. I find that pretty unlikely and plan to get a second opinion in the next day or so.
When I do find out which sensor(s) is bad, how easy is it to replace the unit as a DIY project? I've watched a few You Tube videos and it looks like it can be a DIY job. The tire store charges $60 each if they do it. I guess the other option is that small piece of black electrical tape that some people use.
Have to ask if TPMS has to be working for a car to pass inspection in NC.
Len
2014 EV Coupe 20,000 miles
2014 EV Cabriolet 19,000 miles
When I do find out which sensor(s) is bad, how easy is it to replace the unit as a DIY project? I've watched a few You Tube videos and it looks like it can be a DIY job. The tire store charges $60 each if they do it. I guess the other option is that small piece of black electrical tape that some people use.
Len
2014 EV Coupe 20,000 miles
2014 EV Cabriolet 19,000 miles