Tire sensor fault

[Foregus]

Hello,

I recently got a low tire pressure error on the dash and took it to be checked out at a tire shop, it was a very small puncture from a small nail or something, the ship patched the tire, but after they finished the low tire pressure icon did not go away, i thought maybe after running it for a few miles it would disappear, it did not, so I checked the pressure on al tires and all was fine, i thought maybe the shop damaged the sensor or something, now all of a sudden I no longer get the low tire pressure error, not I get the tire sensor fault error when i turn on the car, then if I press the reset button it goes away.

Do you guys think the shop actually damaged the sensor? or did they install the tire wrong?, is there a way to fix the sensor or reset it, the dealer would charge me almost 400 dlls to fix it, what options would I have?

Thanks in advance for your input, appreciate any input you might have

I have a 2006 Ford Explorer XLT, stock.

 

[Tech By Trade]

If the sensor were damaged you would get a permanent fault. Its working as its supposed to.

 

[96743explorer]

maybe they didnt train the sensor with the training tool. its called a relearning process.

 

[polizi212]

There is no reason that the Sensor should have to relearn after a simple repair, Like wise there is no reason for it to set off the warning if the tire pressure is ok! That sensor is either damaged or it has failed!

 

[Foregus]

Can these sensors be fixed outside the dealer? Dealer charging 300+ for this, there must be a better way, or am I stuck with dealer?

Thanks

 

[polizi212]

Can these sensors be fixed outside the dealer? Dealer charging 300+ for this, there must be a better way, or am I stuck with dealer?

Thanks

Yes you can buy new sensors on ebay and amazon, the programer can also be purchased from those sources as well.

 

[96743explorer]

or you can buy sensors from http://www.rockauto.com/

 

[Tech By Trade]

On a previous post I sent a link. Orange electronics makes a direct swap unit that is a stem style replacement for the band style. They run around 30 bucks each.

 

[Foregus]

On a previous post I sent a link. Orange electronics makes a direct swap unit that is a stem style replacement for the band style. They run around 30 bucks each.

Thanks!, do you have the link?, 30 buck is a great deal

 

[Tech By Trade]

http://www.amazon.com/Orange-Electronic-LE6L2T-Replacement-Pressure/dp/B002DYB2M6