Tire Pressure Batteries ?Does The 2008 Model Year Have Bluetooth Capability

[IXCELER8]

I just purchased a 2008 turbo cab I was reading in the manuel there is a battery for the tire pressure sensors , where is it .Also does the 2008 have bluetooth capability ??? Thanks Elliot IXCELER8

[Richard Hamilton]

Welcome Elliot!

 

The batteries for the tyre pressure sensors are integral to the sensors, in the wheels.  You have to change the whole sensor.  As it is 8 years old, and the batteries have a life of 7-8 years (at best) then you would be best replacing all four.

Bluetooth was introduced with PCM3.0 (in MY2009), and you likely have PCM2.1.  There are some good aftermarket Bluetooth phone modules available for 2.1.  Google ViseeO Mosto, or NAV-TV Tooki.

[IXCELER8]

HI RICHARD , DOES THE WHOLE SENSOR HAVE TO BE REPLACED ( IS THAT EASY ) OR IS THE BATTERY IN AN ACCESABLE AREA . ALSO IS THE BLUETOOTH ADDITION A DIFFICULT INSTALL OR A EASY ADD ON / PLUG IN THANK YOU ELLIOT

[Loren]

1 hour ago, IXCELER8 said:

HI RICHARD , DOES THE WHOLE SENSOR HAVE TO BE REPLACED ( IS THAT EASY ) OR IS THE BATTERY IN AN ACCESABLE AREA . ALSO IS THE BLUETOOTH ADDITION A DIFFICULT INSTALL OR A EASY ADD ON / PLUG IN THANK YOU ELLIOT

 

Please do not type in ALL CAPS - that is shouting on the Internet.

 

Yes, the sensor is closed module so the whole thing needs to be replaced - for each wheel.

[IXCELER8]

Is this a simple task or difficult ? Thanks Elliot 

[Loren]

Remove the wheels/tires - unmount the tires - replace the TPMS sensors.

Then - remount the tires - re-balance all wheels and tires - reinstall wheels/tires.

 

Most tire shops do this all the time. Some even sell new sensors.

[IXCELER8]

Hi Loren , Thanks for the tip , I'll let my local mechanic tackle this one , on to the next project , Bluetooth. , Thanks Elliot  PCA member , metro NY for 38 years