TPMS Control Unit?

[Skorpyo]

So, this may be a dumb question, but after searching around I can't find anyone who talks about doing this... So I picked up JKU tires for the MJ and they have TPMS sensors in them. Question is, is there an aftermarket control unit that can be programmed to read these sensors and then display them? It seems, from research, that many of the manufacturers use standards for the units, it's more an ability for the control unit to "learn" the sensors and then use the data from them. Anyone else try this? I'm just curious as it would be kind of a cool update to the MJ.

 

TIA,

 

Tim

[HOrnbrod]

Not a dumb question at all. I'm interested in this as well. I know there are aftermarket TPMS systems available using sensors in the valve stem caps, but don't know if there is an aftermarket monitor that will work with Mopar factory "in-tire" sensors.

[Dogote]

Toss those JK sensors. Mine corroded. First the aluminum valve caps I had on them got permanently stuck on one. I broke the sensor taking it off. When I had the tires pulled off, I saw that all of them where coated in heavy corrosion on the inside of the rims. I do not know how any moisture got to them, but they were corroded.

 

I now have non-TPMS valves in my 2008 JK and just deal with the tire low light on. With Superchips you can turn the whole system off, I have Diablo Intune to work with my headers and intake, and can only set it to 0.

 

I really wish I didn't have sensors on my 2015 KTM. I'd toss them in a second. Either I run way too much PSI for dirt, or I have to scroll through warning screens every time I start the bike.

Our Commander show actual PSI, I guess that's hand for the wife daily driver. Our mini allows us to set the pressure the indication comes with through the dash computer, so it's less annoying as well. BTW, Mini has 3 set of wheels for it. 2 set have after market tire sensors that will work on multiple brands of car. I believe they will work with an aftermarket receiver too.

 

TLDR version: Keep your old truck simple stupid.

[HOrnbrod]

Three JKs with multiple sets of tires / wheels and zero problems with the tire pressure sensors. Ever. You must be doing something wrong.........

[Skorpyo]

Interesting... well I don't plan to have the tires unmounted so I can remove the sensors. They only have 500 miles on them and are being stored in a basement right now.

 

I'd be curious to see if any of the aftermarket setups that use in tire sensors use ones that are the same standard as the mopar units. If so it may sense them as well if there is a "reset and search" function for the system. It's low on my priority list since the MJ still isn't on the road but I'll add it to the "Idea" list and if it comes to fruition I'll report back.