Episode #85 - Honda Fit TPMS Sensors in Older Wheels

[d00mofhumanity]

DO these sensor's come on the base models with the 14" steelies with hubcaps?

[chhonda]

@d00mofhumanity For the 2008 model, yes.

[davemasterx]

I know that the Fit HFP rims will fit on a 2010 Insight, but do you think that the Insight's TPMS will fit like 08 Fit's does in this video?

[chhonda]

@davemasterx They should but we have never tried it.

[inkredyble]

wait did you guys paint the rims??!

[Shockabuku08]

Lucky for you the sensors aren't that expensive. Are you aware that the grommet part of the assembly should be replaced EVERY time you reinstall a sensor because it is so easily damaged? Also, if the wheel is a different size than the OEM you need to update the TPMS computer with the new info...

[chhonda]

Aware. The TPMS update came out well after the post date.

[Shockabuku08]

Nice. You guys really seem to know your stuff...I wish my local dealer cared that much!

[CrumBhosale]

@chhonda how do i make should i be carefull not to break the tpms while removing/replacing tires.

[chhonda]

@CrumBhosale Don't do what he did in the video.

[CrumBhosale]

@chhonda I guess don't break the bead right at the the valve stem? I ask only cause every time I purchase tires at a tire shop my TPMS is fine before ... but they always break at least one...I guess should just verbally worn them everytime. Sometimes they cover the cost and other times they come up to me and present a broken sensor and say it was like that or it was damaged to begin with. In which case I wanna say $&%*) you. I don't want my rims fallen off so I be nice.

[chhonda]

@CrumBhosale It is just a matter of being careful. If you don't pay attention they are easy to break.

[jiggataimaishu]

Those stock alloys are enkeis, just FYI.

[KonaKoo]

does the 07 have the warning light already on it?? Nice wheels, i never saw them before.

[isthissnfree]

What happens if the TPMS arent installed in the wheel? does it cause the tire pressure light to go on?

[chhonda]

Yep

[isthissnfree]

So I'm guessing the new TPMS sensors for all 2008 hondas will fit onto any wheels that fit for earlier models? for example, taking a 2008 civic TPMS and putting it on a wheel that fits

[chhonda]

Never assume. You don't know until you try.