TPMS..how to deactivate the system?

[RMYLY]

Whywhywhy? For any reliable car owner, this is just a total cash-grab. This new-2-me 2010 has it and of course the dash light is on constantly...unless i press reset. There has to be owners here who have deactivated the system. Anyone have directions or a link ?Thanks

 

[Todd Z]

Can’t. It’s federally mandated to be there. Just replace the sensors. Aftermarket kits can be purchased and programmed.

 

[Nick Mann]

Whywhywhy? For any reliable car owner, this is just a total cash-grab. This new-2-me 2010 has it and of course the dash light is on constantly...unless i press reset. There has to be owners here who have deactivated the system. Anyone have directions or a link ?Thanks

You would need to recode the tpms system. So find a custom code patch or another similar truck without that system. Don't think you would have much luck either way.

 

[RMYLY]

Can’t. It’s federally mandated to be there. Just replace the sensors. Aftermarket kits can be purchased and programmed.

Screw that...its not mandated in Canada.There are many ways to over-ride this idiotic SAFETY feature. Just wondering if anyone here has done any. The more i read about this the surer i am that it does more harm than good...it doesnt show fault until 25% underinflation, many have to be reset if tires rotated,doesnt work on after-market rims, can actually EXPLODE in certain conditions etc.etc.If a driver doesnt see that a tire is underinflated by OVER 25%, than he doesnt care anyway and shouldnt be driving,period.I will get this idiot-light ( so appropriate here ) off...and it wont be by paying hundreds $$$ for 2 sets of unnecessary b.s.

 

[Todd Z]

your choice, your life, your safety.... aftermarket kits are 50-100 and programing is cheep.... Some tire places install valve sensors and program at same time. good luck finding a bypass.
OR go here.... people have used this but its not 100%
https://www.forscan.org/home.html

 

[EddieS'04]

it doesnt show fault until 25% underinflation

Your right. My x-wifes' escape doesnt alarm until a tire is bellow 20psi...

 

[Mike S 3]

I went ahead and put extra sensors in my winter wheels, but I considered a hack like this...

https://www.instructables.com/id/Tire-Pressure-Sensor-Bypass/

 

[Todd Z]

I went ahead and put extra sensors in my winter wheels, but I considered a hack like this...

https://www.instructables.com/id/Tire-Pressure-Sensor-Bypass/

I think the ford sensors need motion to operate..... May not work.... Not sure...

 

[EddieS'04]

I know my x's escape hasto rotate about 25 miles to clear.

 

[Johnny O]

I put a piece of black tape over the light.