tpms
#11
Re: tpms
Good question. Although there would still be just 4 sensors near the car (or 5 if there's one in the spare, which I don't actually know), I'm assuming if they're the right ones, it's just going to work. But I don't know that. Could they need "activating" or "synching" to the car system?
The manual is a tad limiting.
The manual is a tad limiting.
#12
Re: tpms
If your Escape's tires are only a couple of inches away from another Escape's tires, while on a freeway or road, I think tire pressure is the least of your worries.
#13
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More like several feet..... the receiver is going to be in the front of the vehicle... and it has to pick up the reponse from the sensor in the back. Likely its similiar to an RFID tag, and you'd have to allow for some margin of error.... I think picking up the car behind you or next to you in a parking lot is quite likely and would have to be accounted for.
#14
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I thought the receivers were quite close to each wheel, like near the ABS sensors?
#15
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In any case, at least in SOME of the systems it appears the sensors (or the receiver) have to be programmed to communicate properly.
Last edited by TeeSter; 12-12-2006 at 05:31 AM.
#16
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The transmitter only sends out a bleep every so often, and I think there's a good chance the light doesn't go on the very first time it gets a strange blip....sounds like it might want to get several sequental signals for low pressure before it turns on. It wouldn't be hard to have generic transmitters, but disregard things if you're getting funny signals, and wait a few minutes until things are clear. The whole system is pretty hokey by the description, and not all that accurate.
#18
Re: tpms
I went online to a few manufacturers of TPMS sensors... Some of them also sell handheld units for "programming" them to be recognized at the factory. The company I looked at does sell to Ford (I'm forgetting its name now).
In any case, at least in SOME of the systems it appears the sensors (or the receiver) have to be programmed to communicate properly.
In any case, at least in SOME of the systems it appears the sensors (or the receiver) have to be programmed to communicate properly.
#19
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Wheel rotation does not affect the training (according to the information I've been given and past experience).
#20
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On my parents Buick Centurys, the systems measures wheel rotations, and if on wheel starts to rotate more times than the others it triggers the low pressure alarm. I assume the FEH system will use sensors like the TCH systems does, and if that is the case, I would assume it to be much better. The only problem I see is the pressure it allerts you to. I have my tires pumped up to 40-45 PSI, while Toyota recomends 30ish. So by the time the sensor tells me the tire is low, I am way lower than what I want it to be. I think there should be a way to set the sensors at a desired pressur level, and have them alert you if you fall below that level.
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