How do you intend to eliminate the sensors? I imagine it wouldn't be too difficult to get stems back in there, but I'm wondering if you can fool the ECU to think the sensors are fine.
What are yours doing that is bad? Perhaps I missed another post somewhere...
No but if the entire TPS signal is lost, the display simply displays '---' where the pressure should be. The easiest way I know of to do that is to cut one leg of the battery power in the seniors. That renders the sensor totally inoperative and while it will no longer report tire pressure, the system will then not show any kind of error either.
I think the entire TPS system is beneficial enough to be worth changing batteries every few years but that is just my opinion. Of course 'changing batteries' means cutting and soldering new ones in as the sensors were never meant to have replaceable batteries in the first place. It is simply too expensive to replace the whole sensor just because the battery has worn out.
Brian
Brian.....if I were to buy the 90 degree stems form Murph, can I take out the sensors and just use these instead? Do these just go through the rim and then seal from the top and a nut tightens from the bottom?
Or I am thinking of going with these instead, pretty sure these will be a direct replacement? http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=144
I haven't done anything that is bad, the stupid ass dealer wanted me to leave my bike there at the dealer, and there was still no guarantee that Kwak would replace them. This was while still under warranty, and now the warranty is up. This bike has been 100% flawless, just the sensors that are wearing out now. I have no issue with the "-" being on the dash, I understand there will be no red light if the ECU doesn't even see them. Yeah the sensors are nice if they work, but I have owned no bike that ever had them until now.....so I won't miss them any.
Brian.....if I were to buy the 90 degree stems form Murph, can I take out the sensors and just use these instead? Do these just go through the rim and then seal from the top and a nut tightens from the bottom?
Or I am thinking of going with these instead, pretty sure these will be a direct replacement? http://kurveygirl.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=144
No but if the entire TPS signal is lost, the display simply displays '---' where the pressure should be. The easiest way I know of to do that is to cut one leg of the battery power in the seniors. That renders the sensor totally inoperative and while it will no longer report tire pressure, the system will then not show any kind of error either.
Brian
Brian, is this confirmed that if one leg is cut, there won't be any error messages? I'm having new tires put on and my rear sensor battery is dying so I just want the guy to snip it if this solution works. The front one is already dead, so I'm good there.
Chris
Holy thread resurrection, Batman!
No but if the entire TPS signal is lost, the display simply displays '---' where the pressure should be. The easiest way I know of to do that is to cut one leg of the battery power in the seniors. That renders the sensor totally inoperative and while it will no longer report tire pressure, the system will then not show any kind of error either.
I think the entire TPS system is beneficial enough to be worth changing batteries every few years but that is just my opinion. Of course 'changing batteries' means cutting and soldering new ones in as the sensors were never meant to have replaceable batteries in the first place. It is simply too expensive to replace the whole sensor just because the battery has worn out.
Brian
Last thing I wanted to do is start another thread on this subject.
If you want, I can start an oil or tire thread!!!!
Brian (or anyone else that can answer this) what does "taking it apart" involve?
Holy thread resurrection, Batman!
Yes. Without power to the TPS, there will be no warning.
To cut a battery leg, the TPS must be taken apart though.
Brian
Off topic. Brian How are you? Have you done any sea to sea runs lately?