Have an 08, all set to send sensor off for a new battery. Have read the FAQ on it.
So, once the tire is off, how do I actually get the sensor off? Any simple step by step welcome.
In reading, does the whole plastic sensor/cover just twist off? No clue...
Thanks
I am told that upon reinstallation, the curved end (one end is square, one is curved) should lead in direction of rotation. I cannot confirm this as necessary, although when mine did not at first work correctly, problems disqppeared after I properly reoriented them.
There is no proper orientation; the sensors work on centripetal force, and that applies no matter which direction the sensors are facing (radius end forward or radius end retreating). I have replaced the batteries on dozens of these devices (the first three generation TPS sensors, not the current potted type) and orientation makes no difference.
Brian
Just to stress marking FRONT and REAR so you get them back in the right spot. Otherwise both will work when you re-install but you won't know which is which from the instrument display.
It would fit right in with my clock.
I've seen them both ways from the factory and the sensor doesn't know which way it's turning. But old-wives-tales die hard!
Just to stress marking FRONT and REAR so you get them back in the right spot. Otherwise both will work when you re-install but you won't know which is which from the instrument display.
I don't know how susceptible it would be to breakage from tire changing...