posted 02-24-2024 06:35 PM                  

I was planning to replace my original tires with Continentals, but that the original tire sensors may not work and need to be replaced. If so, now there seems to be 2 choices, replacement Prowler tire sensors, or if unavailable, replacement with a Viper system, which requires reprogramming.

I want to get this correct, so more advice would be most appreciated.

Thanks,
Terry

posted 02-24-2024 08:03 PM                  

I cloned a second set of wheels for my 2016 Prius. I installed the Autel sensors into the wheels and I could switch from winter and summer wheels and never had a light come on. Not as lucky on the Prowler.

posted 02-24-2024 09:02 PM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
We lived without tire sensors for years. Tires won't go flat without sensors. No big deal.

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i upgraded the yellow car to the 2002 frequency the orange car is disabled so check with tire gauge. Probably will disable yellow when it fails. The system is a PIA and shouldn't be so difficult to keep it working. I had to go to dealer and they had to use 3 different scanners to get one to work & cost me $100

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Larry Mayes

posted 02-25-2024 06:29 AM                  

Based on the feedback, I think I will proceed as follows:
Order the Continentals and have them installed with the original sensors.

If the originals work, good.
If the originals don't work, avoid the replacement hastle and do without as suggested.

Cheers,
Terry

posted 02-25-2024 07:22 AM                  

It would be easy for the technician to attempt to pull the valve stem from the wheel in order to quickly deflate the tires (Even though they might have metallic valve stems VS rubber versions).

They will need to remove the valve core to let the air out of the tires and will need to keep track of those cores as there is a small chance that they could be different than ones in use currently. Losing track of one could again be problematic.

Many of the Big Box and even smaller independent shops might want to suggest that any damage done to your wheels is not their liability, if this is the case then you need to decide if you want them to proceed with the job or not.

Even though it seems most shops now have the type of machine that works well on newer vehicles, I would suggest looking for a shop that specializes in larger wheels or custom wheels if there is one locally.
These shops are more likely to have the higher end machines that do not come in contact with the outside edge of the wheel and potentially have competent experienced technicians.

posted 02-25-2024 08:44 AM                  

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posted 02-27-2024 06:55 PM                  

All Prowler from 1997 up to including 2001 came with 315 mhz
TPMS sensors. 2002 used the 433 mhz.

Here is one of my original sensors with the numbers.

posted 02-27-2024 07:43 PM                  

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Originally posted by padroo:
Before you install those old sensors Rich, have them read and they can tell you what the condition the battery inside the sensors is. I would also write down the numbers of each sensor, it is printed on it and save them.

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The tech at dealership when trying to program mine ask if I had the numbers & location on each. I didn’t do that since didn’t know I should

But good idea to write down numbers & what wheel they are in

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Larry Mayes