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#1 ·
this message has been coming up since last week each time I start up my WJ
"TIRE SENSOR BAD / MISSING"
I installed a new headunit and since then I have been getting this message. I am guessing it is just a coincidence, but does anyone have any idea what I can do? All 4 sensors are present, and I am receiving readings for each one on the EVAC. I have tried to retrain them and no change. I was told to disconnect battery and let computer restart and see what happens then. I am going to wait until I get the new headunit wiring harness I am waiting on and will do it then, I don't want to keep on reprogramming the radio.
 
#4 ·
Spare tire is in back under floor where it belongs. But my set up is only the 4 tires, not the spare. It was working fine for the month that I've had it before then.
 
#7 ·
Well I am still experiencing this issue. It appears to be the rear right sensor. The other 3 fluctuate, and this one remains the same. Would that be a good assumption as to which the issue is with? And now what, just get a replacement sensor and have it installed?
 
#8 ·
the tpms sensors do have a life. They apparantly have a small battery that will eventually go bad and run out of juice. That sounds like the problem. With a WJ...I wouldnt buy used...buy new and then you should get another 6-10 years out of them.
 
#9 ·
gotcha gotcha. So you think I should just replace the one, or get a set of 4? And the battery is that a battery that can be replaced? or the whole sensor should just be replaced?
 
#12 ·
well now I am confused. I found a new set, great price, aftermarker brand. Anyways I was going to order when I got to a computer, but in the last 2 days of driving the sensor I thought was on its way out is now fluctuating, but has a higher psi then the others. When I get a chance I will actually check the pressure with a regular gauge. Anyways, if the sensors are working whatelse could it be? I dont want to go out and buy all new sensors to have them installed and still get the error message
 
#13 ·
I am going to order new TPMS sensors today. It was determined that 1 is done. I am going to order a new set of 4. My EVIC only shows pressure for 4 tires. That definitely means the spare has no sensor correct?
thanks
 
#14 ·
disregard above post. I just gotta check the spare and see whether it has metal valve stem or black rubber one that is the answer
 
#15 ·
I have a 2004 Overland and have had that message on the EVIC. I ended up having to replace two of the five sensors. But it was after several months of hearing that blasted noise every time I started the Jeep.

I paid nearly 100 dollars per sensor from the dealer. (a couple years ago)

If I had known about that online aftermarket resource that you showed us, I would have just replaced all five and been done with it.
 
#16 · (Edited)
ouch. I was quoted 129 for 4 of them shipped to my door
oh and for anyone that ends up in this post doing a search the site is http://www.tpmswholesalers.com/
 
#17 ·
Well so far 1 sensor was installed yesterday and we couldn't get it to train properly. My mechanic spoke to someone that specializes in TPMS sensors and apparently my current sensors are fine. And my computer just needs to be reprogrammed. I am going to this person next week to see what the deal is. I am most likely going to have the new sensors installed to since I have them, and the place they came from isn't going to take them back.
 
#18 ·
okay well. I brought the WJ in the other day to a shop that deals with vehicle electronics all the time. 1st they said they got the message cleared out, they were wrong I started jeep and there it was. They then told me I need to drive for 10-15 minutes over 20mph, so I took a ride. The message turned off (I didn't realize that all along after a few minutes the message would shut off, I was clearing it right off the bat) anyways, I pull over and shut jeep and start up again and the message is back. I drive around some more and same situation over and over. I go back to the shop and they diagnose further and then tell me the battery is dying on the left front. I show them the sensors I have and the owner of shop says you need OEM ones, the ones you have a garbage. I am in the process of getting the company they came from to refund me my money, so I can purchase OEM ones. The rep I spoke to yesterday understands I am having a problem, but couldn't authorize the refund, the person I have been speaking to in email says they should work and they don't need to be OEM. Those 2 are supposed to have talked and got back to me yesterday. I haven't heard back yet, I will be calling again on Monday to see what's up. Wish me luck on getting my refund.
 
#19 ·
So that aftermarket sensor is not such a great deal after all.

Not only should they refund your money, they need to remove the, Jeep Truck,-Grand Cherokee,-2004, from their list of what that part number OEC1001 will fit.

This kind of stuff really pisses me off!

Thanks for posting this, hopefully it will help keep anyone else (like me) from making the mistake of thinking these sensors would work on their WJ.
 
#21 · (Edited)
So that aftermarket sensor is not such a great deal after all.

Not only should they refund your money, they need to remove the, Jeep Truck,-Grand Cherokee,-2004, from their list of what that part number OEC1001 will fit.

This kind of stuff really pisses me off!

Thanks for posting this, hopefully it will help keep anyone else (like me) from making the mistake of thinking these sensors would work on their WJ.
yeah we'll see what happens as in the last email I received from them they basically said they will work and I am not training them properly, which is definitely not the issue. Each time their sensor was installed and tried to train to the system, the message on the EVIC changed from "train left front" to "training aborted" as the left front didn't synch up as it should.[
I think this may be the best choice for replacement sensors.

http://www.justforjeeps.com/litiprmo.html

At least they are the OEM and should have no problems training them.
thanks for the link. I actually found OEM ones with a discount from Kolak. But I just need to get the refund back for these 1st.
 
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#22 ·
well I woke to an email from them today stating to send the sensors back and they will refund my money. So I am back to square 1 and going to order OEM ones.
 
#23 ·
just to revisit this. When I came out of work last night I discovered my left rear tire to be flat. 1 of the aluminum caps on the lug nuts came off and I had nothing to fit and ended up waiting for AAA to come and help me out. They got there quick and I was on my way. Friggin' screw in the tire. My wife offered to take it in this AM and have it fixed since I wont be off work until Tuesday. The shop told her that in that wheel the TPMS sensor was cracked and they fixed it some how. The one upfront that has been throwing the error message has also had a slow leak. The shop noticed that one is cracked also. Finally I know what has been wrong with that one, although it has been reading properly and let me know about the leak there. So I am going to look for another set now, as well as some better lug nuts haha.
 
#24 ·
I guess I'm old school Jay but take the thing to the dealer and have that useless buggy piece of crap turned off and throw a tire gauge in the glove compartment. Either that or for the $400 you're gonna spend on valve stems buy a Superchips,tune your engine,turn off the tpms yourself and put $40 in your pocket. Just sayin.....:D
 
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