BigBlack-V Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Ok so since I have had my car I have not had TPMS sensors in my tires. As I understand it the 07-09 LGT has TPMS sensors that have a silver stem while all the other Subarus have a black stem. A guy on a local forum has part #28103AG010 for sale for $100 obo. I have 17" BBS wheels and I am unsure if the sensors are specific to the car itself or to the wheels and tire that they go in. Can anyone help me and let me know IF these sensors will work? Also are the sensors wheel/tire specific or car specific? Jay I was 0. And I'm still a zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B Dream Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 This is a great question. I'm in for the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice_rocket Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Sensors *should* be interchangeable, but need to be programmed to your car. I have a set of wheels that have TPMS and were on two different cars and worked (both subaru) but I have no idea what they did in terms of programming. Sorry it might not be that much help, but at least I know there are different ones compatible with different cars.. many are also universal. Some have a larger piece on the back that don't fit certain rims/lips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted October 21, 2013 I Donated Share Posted October 21, 2013 I believe the TPMS sensors changed somewhere around MY08. Be careful. And yes, they will need to be programmed to your car. Basically, each sensor has a unique serial number that needs to be programmed into the TPMS computer. There are special sensors that let you clone serial numbers, so that you don't have to reprogram twice a year if you run two different sets of wheels, but they are expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JmP6889928 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I would certainly think that Discount Tire or one of the tire stores can do the programming. They sell replacement TPMS sensors, so they would have to be able to reprogram them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Black tape over the yellow light fix's the problem. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Your welcome, That's what I do when I put the winter wheels on the Spec B. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
510Finn Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 FYI, I got these TPMS sensors for my BBS wheels and then had Americas Tire learn them for free. No issues with them. 08 Spec B details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 See what tpms fit the BBs wheels by calling the dealer. 04 sti right? I would think they would be interchangeable. Check cars 101. That dude would know this shit. You have 2 issues. Will the sensors fit your car, and will they fit the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasejase Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Or just spend $140 for a brand new set as linked above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B Dream Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I understand the programming aspect. The two questions still unanswered are: 1. Are TPMS wheel-specific? Will only certain sensors work with certain wheels? My guess would be "No" for this one. 2. Are TPMS specific to the car? "Yes". Will a certain range of sensors other than OEM work if programmed correctly? "Probably". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted October 22, 2013 Share Posted October 22, 2013 They are programed to the car. A couple years back I bought new sensors that fit Subaru Legacys from a on-line suppplier. the sensors were cheap I think the min order was $25.00 so I had to buy 12 sensors. I only needed four. I gave the other sensors to my mechanic. Jay, that's Rich in Somersville. He'll be calling me today with a price on tires for the GF's Ford Escape, if I remember I'll ask him if he still has them. I did a Google search for TPMS sensors, found a bunch of links and places that sell to tire stores. The sensor were dirt cheap. B-GTlimited has a programmer if you want to meet him he can program your car for then new ones. I still just put black tape over the light. I never had the new sensors programmed in the snow tires. There is a thread here somewhere that I posted the link to the sensors I bought, that was back about April 2011 I think ? Could have been about this time...? in 2011 It's also possible to just put regular valve stems in the wheels. Then put the black tape over the light. Cheapest way out. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B Dream Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 I've just been ignoring the light for the past 3 winters. This year will be my first without the light due to the Brembo swap this weekend as the 18" winter wheels I bought in anticipation of a future Brembo swap don't actually clear Brembos. As such, I'll have Discount Tire swap my winter tires on to my summer wheels (with the TPMS). It may be a discussion for another thread, but I have a choice to make next spring. I'll probably get new summer wheels (something lighter) and convert the Rota Gravels to winter duty. When I do that, I want to get another set of TPMS. I saw somewhere that sells programmable sensors that you can set to the same code as your current sensors so you can swap out wheels without reprogramming each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 That'd be pretty cool if they could program the new sensors to have the same code as the old sensors. One more option is to buy an ateq quickset programming tool. I bought one a couple of years ago and it's a little pricey at around $140, but well worth it in my opinion since I use it on multiple vehicles. http://www.ateqtpm.com/products/tpms-personal-use/ateq-quickset Ignore how it says "limited to 4 cars only", it's misleading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spec.B Dream Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 Found it http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulletin/f72/subaru-tpms-cloning-orange-electronics-sensors-102558/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 older wheels might not be designed for TPMS...meaning it doesn't have that notch to hold the TPMS against the wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I've got 08 sensors (black stem) mounted on 04 STI wheels with no problems. As for sensors, it's hit or miss whether or not sensors will fit a wheel. It all depends on the wheel design. That what I've read in the past before biting the bullet and just trying it with the STI wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claw Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Somewhat related, but is it possible to install TPMS system into an 05 Legacy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted November 1, 2013 I Donated Share Posted November 1, 2013 Somewhat related, but is it possible to install TPMS system into an 05 Legacy? You can get aftermarket ones, but I'm not sure why you would want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 As for sensors, it's hit or miss whether or not sensors will fit a wheel. It all depends on the wheel design. That what I've read in the past before biting the bullet and just trying it with the STI wheels. it almost seems like my post means nothing at all... nothing... http://i1.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/original/000/004/027/sexyflanders.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastofWcDave Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I install and sell tpms clones. They are aftermarket tpms sensors that have the ability to be flashed an id code. If you have the code from the original sensor you can manually enter them in or you can scan the sensor with the tpms tool. The next step you burn the new sensor with the code selected. You then have two sets of wheels with the tpms light out because it thinks you only have one set. Works great and we do them all the time. The are $65 each bit you'll never have to seasonally program your wheels again Feel free to pm me for more info Dave Dave@fastofwestchester.com http://www.FASTofwestchester.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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