Trying to fool the TPM sensors

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  1. Malosos

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    Anyone attempt this recently, was trying to use the method below on my 2010 since the new wheels I got don't have sensors and was never a fan of that annoying light anyway.
    Tried jumping as described below but had no success, any advise or am I doing something wrong?

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    #1 Malosos, Oct 31, 2018
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    Not sure on that jumper trick.
    I have a trick I am using but requires you have 4 working TPMS units. Physical pressure causes a reading so I have one in my glove compartment in a binder clip.
     
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    If your doing that on your 06 don't think itll work on a 3rd gen.
     
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    Do you guys need that light out to pass an inspection? Otherwise, I would just ignore it. And check your tire pressures regularly, of course.
     
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    No, not for inspection it's to preserve what little sanity I have left and don't wanna tape over it knowing that little bastard is still on.
    My new wheels don't have sensors btw.
     
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    Meh, I'm tough, look at the baleful glare of the TPMS warning all winter long, don't bat an eye.
     
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    Finally got it right thanks to some help from other members, here's how it should look... IMG_8159.jpg
     
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