How To Avoid TPMS Damage When Changing Tires

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This video shows you how to change tires without damaging TPMS sensors. The information in this video came at a price as I've broken a few TPMS sensors while changing tires in the past. I hope this information helps you avoid the same fate so that you can save yourself the time, hassle, and expense of breaking one of these sensors while changing a tire.
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@fk8bebop 3 года назад

been a lube tech for a couple months and i broke my first sensor the other day. now using the tire machine makes me super anxious. thanks for the advice!

@ryanb9983 2 года назад

same man

@georgecroney6168 Год назад

Bad teachers & lack of personal study. Learn the correct process for tpms wheels and do all like it to be safe. These things happen, sometimes we learn the hard way

@moparnutalways 7 лет назад

Good grief, If I have to wait til 12 oclock and then 6 oclock, it will take me 2 days to change out my tires!

@Rhosticks 6 лет назад

Haha

@BigBickEnergy 9 месяцев назад

😂

@1marcelfilms 7 лет назад

to break the bead on my tire i usually slam it side first into a curb while its icy at about 20mph

@ONeal397 7 лет назад

Always break the bead at 12 o'clock from the sensor because Fords have band sensors that are opposite from the valve stem

@ryanmg92 7 лет назад

O'Neal Raymond all of the Ford's I have ever worked on here in the UK have the tpms attached to the valve as shown. is that on like trucks or something?

@ajrep1994 7 лет назад

No just all American Ford's

@calfeggs 7 лет назад

O'Neal Raymond yeah they have a band that wraps around.

@p3l1k44n1 7 лет назад

American stuff tend to have their own... "special" way to handle things.. That's why i use german stuff because they're built logically and long lasting. Even the jackhammer at work is BOSCH.

@ryanmg92 7 лет назад

V4 Garage depends mate, german cars tend to also love a bit of special tool action

@Hman9876 7 лет назад

The timing of this video is perfect! I just started a job at firestone 2 weeks ago and I don't like doing tpms tires. I haven't broken one yet thankfully haha

@benkirkpatrick5278 7 лет назад

I see you are putting on your Nokian tires. I bought a set for my Audi A6 this past fall after seeing your video. Got them for fairly cheap and I'm loving them so far.

@richardspaulding5035 3 года назад

Thanks Eric. I have destroyed 2 sensors in the past month at about 45 bucks each. Prior to that I never had a problem I must have been lucky. I just hit the subscribe button thanks again.

@warmowed 7 лет назад

Eric I don't worry about breaking a tpms sensor, I don't even have one. I watch your videos for your mechanical insight and personality :D

@ronaldschneider2349 7 месяцев назад

Thank you for saving my tpms sensors. Your video is crystal clear. Thanks again.

@sparkplug1018 7 лет назад

I think breaking a TPMS sensor is kind of like breaking a fly-by-wire throttle body. Your bound to do it at least once.

@taimaishu-nao1922 3 года назад

It depends on the OEM. Ford’s proprietary version is dumb and you to break the bead 180° opposite of what Eric is showing. I’ve come close to destroying more than a few but if you’re aware of it and you follow directions, you won’t break one. I’ve had a few that disintegrated on me but never did I break one myself.

@slimjim8736 3 года назад

happened to me several times reqtched this video numerous times and had success it takes practice

@taimaishu-nao1922 3 года назад

Watching this video brought back great memories of my time as a tire tech… I learned a while ago a trick to undo the sensor from the hole and let it drop down when breaking the bead and unseating the rim. I know it’s not the “proper” way of doing things but I never broke a sensor. Ever. Of course then again, I never relied on that method all the time. Kind of a stickler to being “by the books” but working at a quick lube and tire shop, time was money so that shortcut was necessary but absolutely wrong.

@TheGooj 7 лет назад

Dang, your channel sure has grown up. Back in the day when I subbed, you were just a pebble. Now look at you Eric...! Cheers

@r0mulyni2 7 лет назад

you read my mind will be switching tpms this weekend, thank you buddy

@manuelsalvatierra2940 7 лет назад

This is good advice, but be aware of Ford wheels. Some Ford wheels have hidden sensors. I always break the beads with the valve at 12 o'clock and 6 o'clock positions. The hidden sensors are most of the time on the opposite side of the valve so in those 12 and 6 position you wouldn't have to worry about breaking off a hidden sensor from the metal strap. The ford wheels even says sometimes that there may be senors inside.

@SmittySmithsonite 7 лет назад

The clock position depends on where your "duck bill" is located - on my chinese tire machine, it's at 3 o'clock - I would tell people you want the TPMS sensor to be a about 2 inches BEFORE the duck bill for tire removal, and then 180° from that for installation. :)

@ethanroberts3425 Год назад

I think they are talking about the arm that breaks the bead

@trainsbangsandautomobiles824 7 лет назад

Yay a etcg vid midweek! I miss those lol

@mattg6 7 лет назад

Awesome videos Eric. Keep up the good work.

@wlt16 7 лет назад

YAAYYYY!!!! Something Other Than Fairmont!!! Your the man.. Always love ya Eric!

@ryanmg92 7 лет назад

what you can also do Eric is before you start undo the nut and drop the valve into the wheel. ideally the correct procedure when replacing tyres is to service the valves with either new seals and a new nut or replacement stems if available. I carry a set of oe valve stems for tpms and replacement universal valves. If you want me to grab the company name.for you to look into that supplies the kits give me a shout

@UBBERTANKER 7 лет назад

what if your duckheads not at 12 oclock, i feel its better to say put the sensor under the duckhead for removal and directly opposite of the duck head when re-mounting

@MustangsbyMatt 7 лет назад

I loved this video. I'm going to show it to my local tire repair shop. Seems every time I go in there, it's another broken TPMS.

@stephenhanley2563 7 лет назад

hey eric. I work at a tire shop and just so you know best place to break the bead is with the valve stem straight up and down since most ford's and some other vehicles have band sensors located directly on the other side of the valve stem where you placed it

@stymiesnerdly771 7 лет назад

"Hey Peter. What's happening? Did you get the memo on the TPMS report?"

@ozzstars_cars 7 лет назад

So far 6 people thumbed down, they must enjoy destroying modern technology?

@johnkinnane547 7 лет назад

G'day Eric what a great piece of machinery, looks too good to use. Glad to see that it is a Honda wheel, thank you interesting to see how easy it is with the machine kind regards John

@mixxbreedproductionz 3 года назад

Good info. Thanks for sharing!

@CMarie-rf7ds 7 лет назад

Thank you for this informative video

@slimjim8736 7 лет назад

So When i was a rookie working automotive service repair I tried this method and it worked for big tires Like the one eric showed us however it is much more difficult with a low proile tire for me even with 6 and 12 postions i managed to break a few So i just unscrew them and drop them in the tire and Dont risk it getting damaged since then i have never broken a sensor ever again

@cosmicallyderived 7 лет назад

Wooo, nice machine Eric! SOLID

@chris010281 7 лет назад

Very handy video thanks for posting

@NebukedNezzer 7 лет назад

Great helpful video.

@tomkevinnedrejord7912 Год назад

Thanks a lot, awesome video.

@wyattoneable 7 лет назад

I appreciate you Eric!

@punker6506 7 лет назад

breaking bead: stay away from sensor. dismounting: start at sensor. mounting: end at sensor.

@dinobot_maximize 7 лет назад

perfect

@heyitschinoable 7 лет назад

Guitars, Cars, and other man stuff Exactly how its done!

@Mandurath 7 лет назад

Heh my tpms is a tire thumper and pressure gauge, none of mine are new enough to have built in sensors. That being said, still useful info as having changed tires without nice tire changing machines, would suck to break one if I ever encountered one.

@vincescalise4821 4 года назад

Very informative thank you

@drifter84ms307 7 лет назад

That is one badass tire machine!

@caddyguy5369 7 лет назад

I clicked on the video because I like your videos.

@Anagonna 7 лет назад

What a coincidence, today i had to change tyres with same kind of sensors and i did exactly the same way. :)

@bneyens 7 лет назад

Bridgestone > Nokian. Good job Eric

@hxc7273 7 лет назад

Something to note when breaking the bead, wheels that have band TPMS sensors, the sensor is generally located opposite of the valve. So your safest just to keep the valve at 12 o'clock.

@jiujit49 4 года назад

Hi, Eric. Great video Where do you align the red and yellow dots? With a rim with TPMS installed? Thank you so much.

@vic2095 7 лет назад

OMG, Winter tyre in US! And one of the best - Nokian WR SUV 3 !! Respect!

@nicke2307 7 лет назад

nice video eric! Im going to be starting a mobile shop soon out of a 8.5x20 foot trailer and will be offering tire mounting and wheel balance also changing my tires on my 2014 F150 soon. i was able to score a hunter tc3250 tire machine with pneumatic ram for dirt cheap from a land rover dealership that was upgrading theirs to the newer hunter tc 3900's. needed some new seals and parts but i was able to get them from a hunter rep and some air fittings from grainger and now it works like new. only sucky part is it doesnt have the floating assist arm like yours so I use a rim clamp for low pros. im planning on upgrading to one like yours. also buying a hunter DST30P wheel balancer.

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

That's awesome. The assist arms are awesome, especially for low profiles. Good luck with the business.

@nicke2307 7 лет назад

EricTheCarGuy thank you!!!

@ps3boss98 7 лет назад

Ive been waiting on this video.

@Dcs-Brasil 7 лет назад

nice tip! thanks.

@dancoventry2522 7 лет назад

i do 12 and 6 for breaking beads, place the sensor at the head (not all machines are at 12) and when installing i keep the sensor just past the pinch point of the tire (on the lef of the two points where the lower bead sits before you turn the wheel to install) that has always worked for me regardless of brand. also as others have said, watch out for fords with the band style the are 180 from the stem.

@zacrl1230 8 месяцев назад

This vid is still helping people 6 years on! Just did my first set of wheels with TPMS and didn't damage a single one. Even did the service kits on the TPMS units. Thanks for the tips, worked like a charm.

@tudocervera3764 17 дней назад

love your channel sir.... very direct no wasted time...

@DhakaMusicOmar 7 лет назад

x corolla 2002 when i turn full right or left my car engine shakes & stops & sometimes it doesn't start at all, a mechanic bypassed the starter line with a relay is it okey, the no start problem is gone

@JoeFpoc 7 лет назад

my very first time changing a tire with a sensor i learned about them as i broke it. as a kid i washed cars at a limo shop and would occasionally do oil changes and tire swaps next door at the mechanic shop.

@musahussain2308 4 года назад

When breaking the bead on the back do you need to keep it away from the sensor ?

@gregswagg7982 4 года назад

Ok I all the sudden crunching am sensors trying to remove a Michelin tires that won't come off the rim as easily any suggestions

@Rickm2003 7 лет назад

When you get one, you should do a video on how to do ban sensors (mainly on fords). Just a thought. Still quite a few out there.

@Pgcmoore 7 лет назад

when i win the lottery, im gonna have a nice 10 car garage full of vintage hot rods and THAT tire changer :-p when i changed tires for a living back in the late 70's the Coats 4040a was top of the line, oh how things have changed

@Butterffinger5678 7 лет назад

Pgcmoore Agreed! I haven't been in the tire service industry like you, but the automatic tire changers by Hunter are insane! Heck, things are different just since I was a tech a few years ago.

@vetterfellow 7 лет назад

Superb video and very helpful information for someone except me. I don't do tires or windows LOL. You rock STAY DIRTY....

@sheldonm3535 7 лет назад

Eric how come some shops always scratch and curb my wheels when I get new tires installed.

@FATBOY35ALEX 2 года назад

Hello Eric. Iam from Romania and i have a 2015 Honda Accord CU1 the Acura TSX equivalent for the U.S. Is there any way i can eliminate the TPMS light on the dashboard. ? Having problems syncronizing a set of CUB UNI SENSOR which were sold to me by BROCK wheel factory to match my summer wheels . Do you recommend a certain universal tool ? The original sensors are OK but past due on the battery , so anyday now. they could go. By the way i watched many of your videos , great help , thanks

@mysock351C 7 лет назад

Cool to see a Tremec TKO trans in the background at 2:00. What project is that for? I was one of the first to stick one of those mustang TKOs in a third gen Camaro. That was a "fun" project to get a Ford trans into a Chevy, but they're tough and they last, and the trans was < $1k brand new at the time!

@wellnesspathforme6236 3 года назад

What details does a person using hand tools need to know? Should the first tire iron go into the tire just to the right of the valve stem like you did here, or should it go right on top of the valve stem? It looks to me like you start inserting the tire just under a quarter turn from the valve stem and then work away from the valve stem with a second tire iron to approximate what you did here manually with tire irons. Is that right?

@hugovasquez5535 6 лет назад

😂 yup Eric the reason why I watching this videos because today at Honda I broke a tmps sensor trying to dismount a tire

@jonathanritter5508 7 лет назад

I'm about to take Blizzak's off my car as well, LOVE THEM!!!

@hugovasquez9293 6 лет назад

I work at Honda and I was dismounting a tire from a 2012 civic that haves tmps sensor and I broke the sensor lol that didnt feel good cuz a technician from the main shop had to program the tpms sensor

@basharrikabi6409 7 лет назад

thanks to you too Bro

@RizbIT Год назад

My TPMS light is on all the time. Is it possible the tyre shop guys have damaged or broken the TPMS valve inside the rim when they were aggressively sanding down dirt around the edge without care using a high powered drill with sanding attachment?. Is this possible?

@olenaerhardt7725 Год назад

We had same problem on one of our cars (2009 Nissan Sentra). I followed this instructions: 1. Paper clip into white connector. 2. Tough glound 6-10 times, then once more (TPMS should go into the learning (blinking) mode). 3. Set tire pressure: Front L - 34 psi, Front R - 31, Rear R - 29, Rear L - 26 psi. Drive slow ~ 1 block, light goes off, then come back sturdy. 4. Add pressure to tires (33 psi Nissan) 5. Drive ~ 1 block, the light gone. Another more detailed description (fm/one review on Amazon): Set your tire pressures accordingly: LF 36, RF 33, RR, 30, RL 27. Doesn't have to be exact, but get it as close as possible. Ensure your car is off. Look under the dash, by the ODB2 connector. A little further up should be a small white harness with a single wire going to it (my wire was green, harness was white.) Mine was taped to the ODB2 wiring. Get a small paperclip, must be all metal, not coated or colored, unbend it and insert it into the connector on the harness. There's two entry points, you must connect to the side in which the green wire is connected. Turn your key cylinder to the "On" position but don't turn the engine on. Within 10 seconds, tap the other end of the paper clip to ground 5x. I found the metal plate in which the ODB2 sensor is mounted to is a good ground. I also found that sometimes 5 taps doesn't work, so I just keep tapping for 10 seconds, it doesn't matter if you go over the 5x count. I tap at the rate of 2x/second. If you've done this properly, your TPMS light will switch from solid on to blinking. If you're sensor has recently gone bad, you'll notice your TPMS light blinks for about a minute after going to "On," so theres no easy way to know if you're in learning mode. The best way to tell is once you start driving, your tire pressure status screen will remain "*" for all four tires. If the other 3 good sensors register within the first 30 seconds, you are not in learning mode, start over. Once in learning mode, start your car, put your display on the Tire Pressure status screen. Begin driving over 40mph for several minutes. I've found that the two times I've done this I had to drive approximately 3-5 miles. Slowly, one by one, each sensor will register. Once all four sensors register, you are all set. your TPMS light may come back on solid as one of your tires is too low (rear left.) Go back and adjust your tire pressures back to the appropriate pressures. That's it. You're all set. For me the sensor was $30, install and balance was $~50, but I have oversized aftermarket rims so there was an upcharge. Install is usually $20-30, so you are looking at ~$50-80 in total using this method.

@tasalkhan6017 Год назад

Thank you so muchh😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@whitecb7coupe176 7 лет назад

That's a badass tire machine

@stephaniejackson3699 11 месяцев назад

Need to share this vid with my tire business 😢

@michaelseal8410 4 года назад

I just took my truck to Walmart and had new tires installed, now 3 out of 4 valve stems are leaking around the base of the valve stem. The TPMS system I have is ITM Uni-sensor, I took my truck back and they don't carry the type of valve stems to replace these. I have contacted the store manager and she is going to talk with the Tire and Lube manager and get back with me. I told the manager that I believe the store should replace my damaged TPMS system with a new one at no cost to me.

@BellOfTheBall639 7 лет назад

nice tire machine

@JordyValentine 7 лет назад

Hahaha I must be tired, at first I read my notification as Throttle Position not Tyre Pressure, I was thinking 'How the f are those two related?' Had a good chuckle at my self after that

@CJSuhr 7 лет назад

Always keep the sensor IN FRONT of the bead when mounting. Not crossing the bead, not behind. Some Fords have bands opposite of the valve stem, so employ same methods, just make sure it's not where the sensor is mounted. Always spray TPMS to identify any leaks in the unit, both where the valve core goes, as well as around where the nut goes.

@ramdominguez1791 Год назад

Can you break a tpms driving on flat tire. I just drove it onto flat bed and off. Dealership said I damaged it driving on it flat. I think they broke it.

@vcdrny 7 лет назад

I learned to do it the hard way. I only broke one so I guess I'm good.

@johnferguson7235 7 лет назад

Lesson learned. Smart people make mistakes. It's only the fools that repeat them. I bet that you won't make that mistake again.

@KingOfKYA 7 лет назад

Now i am thinking of other erics (southmainauto) video when he was giving his wife a hard time removing her tires.

@G20Storm 6 месяцев назад

what about when it's a low pro tire and the tire doesn't want to pop into place causing about 4-5 discount tire guys to all take a look to see if they can do it, and by the time they are done installing the tire, my OE BMW sensors are gone, then they install an aftermarket and that one didn't work either. Could u make a video showing people how to properly sit a low pro tire without breaking sensor?

@3991melkoun 7 лет назад

why when putting the tire on valve stem is at 6? I was taught 3. I know both ways work, you wouldn't do it if it didn't I'm just curious

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

It's just the way I found to work best.

@eyesdilated9237 7 лет назад

Breaking Bead, starring EricTheCarGuy :D

@crtinkering7323 7 лет назад

don't forget ford band sensors on the inside of the rim, opposite to the valve stem....probably the worst design

@gunnermach1503 7 лет назад

When using the bead breaker line the valve stem at 12 o'clock and bust beads in at 3 and 9o'clock because fords sometimes use band sensors so you never want to but the bead 180 degrees from the valve stem.

@johnferguson7235 7 лет назад

Nice addition, thanks.

@davidugarte4806 7 лет назад

Good tips but literally complete opposite for Fords with band sensors that are 180 degrees from the valve stem

@alyshabaulch2631 4 года назад

David Ugarte if you driving 2006-2009 Ford and a damaged tpms is your biggest problem, you are doing far better than most people with Ford that age.😂😂

@traumahawk517 7 лет назад

On some fords the tpms sensors is mounted directly opposite the valve stem on the inside wall of the wheel held in place by a stainless steel metal band..

@DanaHarripersad3350 7 лет назад

Band sensors. Oi. Those things can be painful if you're unprepared. -_-

@AttilaTheHun333333 7 лет назад

Cool, now all I need is just one of these machines.

@rkburdette1 5 лет назад

So when you said 12 o'clock you mean under that arm. I ask because I've seen machines that have the arm at 3 o'clock instead of 12.

@vaioskaliakoudas6388 6 лет назад

When will you start uploadin' new vids again?

@ddksktkymelwlrfchh114 7 лет назад

Is Eric changing a tire from Honda Pilot ?

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

My wife's Odyssey. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-agi17eiibbk.html

@RebeccaTiffany1 4 года назад

A dealership installed new tires and when I picked up my car I asked them why the TPMS sensor was flashing. They told me oh no it’s fine all the tires have the right pressure it’s just cold out so that’s probably why. Now I know the sensor is not working but they will only replace it if it’s busted not died from natural causes they say. Problem is I don’t have 6 hours to drive to and from that same dealership for them to maybe replace it. How could I know if it is damaged or just died?

@yourfriendlykorean181 6 лет назад

Its one of those things that breaks if u forget about it if you don't keep in mind. Just broke one today unfortunately on a grand caravan, while dismounting the lower part of the tire bead.. It was quite embarrassing.

@DaveOfKnox 7 лет назад

Can rims that came with TPMS valve stems be changed out to regular (none TPMS) rubber valve stems?

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

Yes, but the light will be on all the time. Also, you will fail inspection in some states if the TPMS is not functioning properly.

@caddyguy5369 7 лет назад

There is a method of making a little PVC pressure vessel to keep in the car someplace with the sensors inside.

@DaveOfKnox 7 лет назад

Reason I even ask...mine have leaked from day one. As far as the light on the dash...that's been on so long I don't even notice anymore. I live in Tennessee...we don't have inspections. Just want to go back to the "old school" way.

@jayyoutube8790 7 лет назад

Now... If only Walmart's tire center employees watch this, it would be one less fuck up

@georgewestgate3298 7 лет назад

thanks Scott for the short video waiting on more funds?

@TempGuest7 7 лет назад

Ha! I win I don't even know what a tpms sensor is! I'm guessing it sensors tyre pressure though cause I'm SMRT. Midweek vid = like!

@2450logan 7 лет назад

TempGuest7 tire pressure monitoring sensor

@bikeholy 7 лет назад

I'd like to set the machine sound as my RING TONE !!

@Pgcmoore 7 лет назад

Need more Fairmont!

@jakeells66 7 лет назад

if you're working on Ford's be careful. some use banded sensors so the sensor will actually be 180 degrees from the stem.

@PepeDaily 7 лет назад

I remember scratching a few brand new rims when trying to remove the tire off of it 😂😂😂 One little scratch and we needed to order a new one. Ouch!

@myinfo3406 7 лет назад

K1ng_Efra same...lol

@SuperJoes70 7 лет назад

Nice Tire Machine , how do you like it ?? worth the money ?

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

Yes as a matter of fact I like it very much. Linked in the description.

@The_Twiztid1 7 лет назад

I was changing my tires about a year and half ago or so, I was adding air and the bead would not seat. even my teacher had a hard time doing it. after a few tries it finally set.

@tylers9028 7 лет назад

Great story can you tell it again?

@rider9195 7 лет назад

Now do it with 30 or 35 series summer tires, I always like a challenge! Practice makes perfect though.

@jcrueller 7 лет назад

level expert: winter run flat, low profile, directional, reverse mount wheel with band sensor 😈

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

The arm assist on my machine is very helpful with those kinds of tires, but you're right, they are a PITA.

@alfredorodriguez3575 7 лет назад

What kind of tires where those? If you don't mind me asking.

@DanaHarripersad3350 7 лет назад

Alfredo - If you're referring to the tires Eric was removing, those were Bridgestone Blizzaks. Fairly decent winter tire, if you don't run them to baldness. If you were referring to the tires he was installing, on the other hand - those were Nokian WRG3 tires, SUV variety (there's a variant for passenger cars as well); some of the best all-weather tires in the world, according to stats.

@ericthecarguy 7 лет назад

I took off a set of Blizzaks and put on a set of Nokian NTyre 2.0's.

@DanaHarripersad3350 7 лет назад

Huh... could've sworn I saw the insignia for WRG3 SUV tires... eh - must've imagined it. ^_^; eNTyre's still a solid choice. Nicely done, Eric. :)