TPMS in PVC tube on a 2013 or 2014

[califsp]

Anybody do this on a 2013 or 2014 successfully using new sensors? If so, please give us the details. Thanks.

 

[BrianH87]

I don't know about a mustang, but it didn't work in an evo. Something about the rotational energy that is required to actually power them or something like that.

 

[califsp]

I'm still hoping someone got it to work on a '13 or '14

 

[scott_0]

Ive heard it does not work, any reason you dont actually want them on the wheel and actually monitoring? I mean most people think theyre pointless, but theyre really a good thing

 

[califsp]

I bought the car used. The wheels are expensive forged and staggered with nice nittos. No sensors. I don't want to mess them up.

 

[scott_0]

fair enough man, as said, I dont believe it will work from all Ive read on the subject

 

[califsp]

I had hopes it could be done.

 

[auto02]

I don't see any reason why it won't work... I'm running Weld's now with no sensors and after about 25 miles the light would come on. once i parked the car back in the garage where my stock wheels were laying I could restart the car and the light would be off. I since sold the stock wheels and the light comes on instantly now. The car could obviously pick up on the sensors being near by so by having the sensors in a pressurized PVC tube should work as well. It's definately worth a try...

 

[F.D.Sako]

Check this thread out, and this ebay link

 

[califsp]

That's exactly my thinking. Info on the sensors is hard to come by. People say they "sleep." But you just showed that they transmit sitting in your garage.

 

[cold12pk]

It works on my 2012 until traveling ~20 miles and then I get the sensor failure warning and light. I think they do go into a "sleep" mode to extend battery life. I used a cheapo tubeless tire from Harbor Freight...just break the bead, slip the sensors in, air it up and stick it in the trunk. Works ok for my driving habits but if you routinely travel >20 miles between key cycles its probably not worth it.

 

[califsp]

You must have your original set of wheels in your garage.

 

[Riptide]

I just bought one of those canisters. Probably going to sit and collect dust for a while unfortunately so I won't be able to report back on whether it works well on my 2014 car or not. Sorry guys. Gotta wait until I run through the stock pirellis and in 8 months I've put 3000 miles on the car so do the math.

 

[califsp]

The more I research the more I'm afraid it does not work.

 

[kona12]

I read someone mounted sensor on spare rim in trunk and it worked

 

[Zandura99]

you just have to be sure to activate your new sensors, there is a cheap ford trigger tool to activate. Then you should be good. Just pony up and pay the 150 bucks and get sensors in the wheels. Less hassle and no pvc tube flying around in the trunk...LOL