TPMS bomb DIY. So easy even a child can do it!

Shadezz · 10-10-2013, 06:52 PM

Simple....have two sets of wheels(Track & Street)....instead of dealing with tmps light when one or the other is on....do this so you can leave sensors in the car no matter what wheels and tires you have on so the light doesn't come on.

SouthArk370Z · 10-10-2013, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by paperboy42190

i was a bit confused at first but I guess it makes sense. you would need 4 of these to get rid of the dash light right?

why not just use the valve stem thats on the tpms as the fitting though? just like how it would work on a wheel.

You only need one large container. You drop all four in and pressurize it.

I've wondered about using one of the TPMS senders instead of buying another stem. Only thing I can come up with is the curve of the sender (to match curve of wheel) prevents a good seal. Just a wild guess.

Liquid_G · 10-10-2013, 10:00 PM

People have been doing this for years, here's one from club lexus where they use one of the stems as a valve for the bomb.. also doesn't include any kids in bathtub pics.. (not sure why OP needed to post that)

DIY - TPMS Canister/Pipe Bomb - Club Lexus Forums

Rusty · 10-10-2013, 10:43 PM

We been doing this on the Power Wagon forum since '08.

This is the first one I made. Now the sensors sit in a stainless pipe that is TIG welded on both ends.

SouthArk370Z · 10-10-2013, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Liquid_G

.. also doesn't include any kids in bathtub pics.. (not sure why OP needed to post that)

The pic of the kid in an Ironman suit wasn't really necessary either ... but it did lend a certain amount of "friendly humor" to the DIY. I thought it was a great touch.

paperboy42190 · 10-11-2013, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SouthArk370Z

You only need one large container. You drop all four in and pressurize it.

ahh good point, I should have thought of that!

Nut_N_Much · 10-14-2013, 09:00 AM

You can if you want to. Dozen ways to do this. You could drill 4 holes or 1 use all the sensors or 1 or none. Doesn't matter, easier to install a stand alone nipple and through the 4 sensors in the pipe.

Point is to pressurize all 4 sensors to get the dash light to go off. Or pull the dash apart and cut the light.

Also good write up by Baer383 Reset TPMS Warning By Yourself For FREE!!!

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Mozen · 10-14-2013, 09:45 AM

Its a great idea...might scare the living **** out of any officer who saw it...but good stuff lol

kenchan · 10-14-2013, 11:02 AM

you guys really do put in a lot of effort for that one light.

hahaha.

on my dd i can't turn off dynamic stability control with the tpms light illuminated.. for that car this would be great, but i heard it wont work as the sensors dont wake up while stationary.

Nut_N_Much · 10-14-2013, 12:40 PM

Already using it on a Lexus.. Works fine..

Fountainhead · 10-14-2013, 03:08 PM

I must say Surfdog, that's the first time I've ever seen anything like that to get rid of TPMS warnings! Very impressive. Just a common sense solution taken to a technical extreme. I bet a hermitically sealed container like that would last at least until the batteries in the TPMS run down.
Downright ingenious. Cute kid too. I think you've started something.

Rusty · 10-14-2013, 11:36 PM

Surfdog, did the light go out after you drove the Z for a block or 2? Or did it stay on? I know if my light is on. I put air in the tire. I have to drive about a block for the light to turn off. Wondering if it a preset distance the car has to go, or a number of wheel revolutions to get the light to turn off?

SurfDog · 10-15-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Surfdog, did the light go out after you drove the Z for a block or 2? Or did it stay on? I know if my light is on. I put air in the tire. I have to drive about a block for the light to turn off. Wondering if it a preset distance the car has to go, or a number of wheel revolutions to get the light to turn off?

It went out sitting in the garage! works like a champ!

Rep???? lol

Apoc370z · 10-16-2013, 07:58 AM

Might be a stupid question, but why dont you want the tpms anyways?

SurfDog · 10-16-2013, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Apoc370z

Might be a stupid question, but why dont you want the tpms anyways?

I use two sets of wheels ad re-doing tpms every wheel swap is not practical

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	you guys really do put in a lot of effort for that one light. hahaha. on my dd i can't turn off dynamic stability control with the tpms light illuminated.. for that car this would be great, but i heard it wont work as the sensors dont wake up while stationary. Nut_N_Much likes this.

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Nut_N_Much A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pensacola Florida Posts: 1,696 Drives: Awesome Car Rep Power: 26	Already using it on a Lexus.. Works fine.. __________________ Did new cool science stuff to the car !!! http://www.the370z.com/mazoc/99606-z...y-14-17-a.html http://www.the370z.com/diy-section-d...-w-videos.html

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Fountainhead Track Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: FL Posts: 834 Drives: 2019 Civic Type R Rep Power: 14	I must say Surfdog, that's the first time I've ever seen anything like that to get rid of TPMS warnings! Very impressive. Just a common sense solution taken to a technical extreme. I bet a hermitically sealed container like that would last at least until the batteries in the TPMS run down. Downright ingenious. Cute kid too. I think you've started something.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,185 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	Surfdog, did the light go out after you drove the Z for a block or 2? Or did it stay on? I know if my light is on. I put air in the tire. I have to drive about a block for the light to turn off. Wondering if it a preset distance the car has to go, or a number of wheel revolutions to get the light to turn off? __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	Might be a stupid question, but why dont you want the tpms anyways?

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