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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Symon on March 23, 2013, 06:15:58 PM
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I don't know what the price is for the other brands but I notice Jaycar have these things for $200 - http://jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QP2298&utm_source=FPQP2298&utm_medium=WEB&utm_campaign=FPC (http://jaycar.com.au/productView.asp?ID=QP2298&utm_source=FPQP2298&utm_medium=WEB&utm_campaign=FPC)
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I will try to find the link for the one I use.
They actually replace the valves and transmit to a hidden receiver.
The display is shown through the aux in on my head unit, but could easily be put into a small screen hidden neatly.
I paid around 280 for it from memory and has been running great for around 6 months so far.
Cheers
Evo
Edit: Found it! (very VERY similar to mine, Looks identical but mine has a different brand name)
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tyre-Pressure-Monitor-Steelmate-TP-05-TPMS-for-in-dash-AV-Monitors-/190797502939?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6c6ad9db (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Tyre-Pressure-Monitor-Steelmate-TP-05-TPMS-for-in-dash-AV-Monitors-/190797502939?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c6c6ad9db)
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I have been looking at different brands for a while now. Anyone know how you reset the low pressure warning for when you are on the beach where I run 18psi or gravel roads where I run around 25psi. The alarm would drive me up the wall furthur. :cheers:
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It all depends on the brand, on mine I just go into the settings menu and reset it too what value I want them to go beep beep at. ;D
On road though I have them set at 28psi
Cheers
Evo
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Repco Stores have the Tyredog System on special in todays catalog for $199.
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I will try to find the link for the one I use.
They actually replace the valves and transmit to a hidden receiver.
The display is shown through the aux in on my head unit, but could easily be put into a small screen hidden neatly.
I paid around 280 for it from memory and has been running great for around 6 months so far.
Cheerski
Evo
If there is a problem does the screen automatically jump to the tmps system on the unit?
GG
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Thanks Evo, I thought you should be able to alter the pressures easily. Thats the unit I have been looking at Mace. I need the 6 sensor kit. I did look at one brand that had the sensor strapped around the inside of the rim which seems like a good idea, but the thought of having to have the tyres refitted steered me away. :cheers:
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I have the Repco Tyredog 4 tyre unit, I wouldn't pay the extra $ for the 6 channel unit. I like being able to see all 4 tyre pressures on one screen which you can't on the Jaycar unit above.
(http://blkmav.com/prado/tyredog.jpg)
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If there is a problem does the screen automatically jump to the tmps system on the unit?
GG
Yep on mine as soon as the audible alarm comes on it puts the screen up.
I can add two more sensors for the camper but havent felt its required as yet.
Cheers
Evo
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I have the Tyredog 6 wheel system (purchased from Repco on special)
(http://s6.postimg.org/8w39e5m99/P1010902.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8w39e5m99/)
Have had an issue with one of the sensors reading incorrectly so I contacted them direct and they have been good to deal with.
(http://s6.postimg.org/7ooydn46l/TPMS.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/7ooydn46l/)
As you can see the drivers side trailer was reading 242psi, proberbly a little high one might say. They do seem to take a while to link up
some times but if it saves me from shredding one tire its paid for itself.
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Repco Stores have the Tyredog System on special in todays catalog for $199.
Thanks Mace! I picked one up today from Repco. I almost paid full price for one last week.
Cheers,
Scott.
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I use an organic TPMS. It cost nothing, it's wireless, and it does all 10 tyres........whenever it feels like it......... ;D ;D
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I bought a Davies Craig TyreGaurd for an Australian supplier on ebay ( located in Salisbury in Brisbane)
It uses valve cap sensors back to a main unit which can be set at whatever pressure you want and can be changed easy. It also warns on over temp as well.
For a little over $200 bucks it paid for itself at least twice over on our Uluru trip last year.
I had two punctures both which were picked up before the tyre dropped 5 psi which allowed me to pull over while there was plenty of air left.
The amount of rigs with shredded tyres on them was amazing even our travelling companions did one tyre.
The unit comes with 4 sensors so i just used them on the rear of the Prado and on the camper as even on dirt you can maintain good feel of the front tyres.
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I reckon these devices will become part of the ANCAP rating eventually. They have the potential to save lives.
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Yeah they are standard fitment in the US of A after all the dramas they had with the Ford Explorer and Firestone tyres.
Regards
DP
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Our Hyundai has these as factory fitted....... they only detect significant deflation and trigger a light, they dont tell you which tyre etc.
I have been looking at these having destroyed 2 tyres in the last few years, the 6 chanel unit looks pretty good.
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I reckon these devices will become part of the ANCAP rating eventually. They have the potential to save lives.
Too true. They should be standard and integrated. I'd like one but can't bring myself to have another screen/device on the windscreen.
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I have the Tyredog 6 wheel system (purchased from Repco on special)
(http://s6.postimg.org/8w39e5m99/P1010902.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/8w39e5m99/)
Have had an issue with one of the sensors reading incorrectly so I contacted them direct and they have been good to deal with.
(http://s6.postimg.org/7ooydn46l/TPMS.jpg) (http://postimg.org/image/7ooydn46l/)
As you can see the drivers side trailer was reading 242psi, proberbly a little high one might say. They do seem to take a while to link up
some times but if it saves me from shredding one tire its paid for itself.
Yep have the same system, pretty happy with it but am going to try and mount it somewhere in the new tug. I don't want it on the window anymore.
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I am trying to talk LB into a TPMS, the DigOptions unit now has this capability which would mean no additional windscreen mounts. LB is too short for too many things on the windscreen, it will block her view. >:D
Bunyip
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I have a dash mat in the prado so i have put a bit of velcro on the back of the TPMS and just grip it onto the dash mat when travelling.
The rest of the time i just grip it to carpet on the side of the console beside the drivers feet. I can hear the alarm from there if required but dont need the visual around town.
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For those worried about the size, and having more stuff stuck to the windscreen, my tyreguard screen is around 5cm tall and is bluetacked to the centre console behind the low range lever. The mount made the damn thing too big. I have had 6 or so flats over 12 months- best investment.
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Had the tyredog TPMS. Couldn't throw the thing far enough....... >:( >:(
The whole unit was sent back, twice, 3 senders "failed" all within 12 months and had batteries that would only last a few days (major drain somewhere in the sensors)
In the begining tyredog were great to deal with, but I think the continual failure of the unit and they wanted the unit returned not replaced, which I wanted saw us part ways.
They are a top idea however, there appears to be some problems. Hella used to sell an aftermarket one and they have since dropped it.
Why I don't know.
When there is a reputable mob selling them, I'll purchase again but until then.......................
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Gee doc evil, my experience has been completely the opposite. My Tyredog unit just works and is still on the original batteries after 7 months.
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I think the early units were good but I'm lead to believe manufacturing went elsewhere and quality went with it..............
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Just interested in people's thoughts on this. As there are a lot out there.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TPMS-tire-tyre-pressure-monitoring-system-external-4-sensors-DIY-3-min-install-/130579048674?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e671e28e2&_uhb=1 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/TPMS-tire-tyre-pressure-monitoring-system-external-4-sensors-DIY-3-min-install-/130579048674?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e671e28e2&_uhb=1)
Mark
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We won a Tyredog one with 4 valve cap sensors.
It worked for a year, then the sensors went dead without any warning.
I replaced the batteries without any luck.
It is now somewhere in the garage.
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Looks like I spoke too soon, my Tyredog unit (purchased Aug 2012) has worked flawlessly until last week. The number 4 sensor is now consistently 2 PSI higher than the tyre’s actual pressure. I have proved this by swapping number 3 & 4 sensors and the number 4 sensor remained 2 PSI higher even on a different tyre. I have emailed the distributor and await a response.
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Recently purchased a Doran TPMS, looks the goods but a lot more $$$'s than the above models. Each sensor is programmed in to the receiver and can be expanded to cover more tyres that I will ever have. Individual pressures can be set for each tyre so the CT's will be less than the tug's.
If a sensor fails, you can buy a replacement.
Dropping pressures is a bit of a drama as the sensors have a locking mechanism that needs to be loosened before removing the sensor.
http://www.doranmfg.com/tirepressuremonitorproducts.htm
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Recently purchased a Doran TPMS, looks the goods but a lot more $$$'s than the above models. Each sensor is programmed in to the receiver and can be expanded to cover more tyres that I will ever have. Individual pressures can be set for each tyre so the CT's will be less than the tug's.
If a sensor fails, you can buy a replacement.
Dropping pressures is a bit of a drama as the sensors have a locking mechanism that needs to be loosened before removing the sensor.
http://www.doranmfg.com/tirepressuremonitorproducts.htm (http://www.doranmfg.com/tirepressuremonitorproducts.htm)
Hem.
Who did you purchase the doran through.
Was looking at a tyre dog but these look good to....
Renno :cheers:
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Had the tyredog TPMS. Couldn't throw the thing far enough....... >:( >:(
The whole unit was sent back, twice, 3 senders "failed" all within 12 months and had batteries that would only last a few days (major drain somewhere in the sensors)
In the begining tyredog were great to deal with, but I think the continual failure of the unit and they wanted the unit returned not replaced, which I wanted saw us part ways.
They are a top idea however, there appears to be some problems. Hella used to sell an aftermarket one and they have since dropped it.
Why I don't know.
When there is a reputable mob selling them, I'll purchase again but until then.......................
Had a similar problem, when I purchased a unit over 3 years ago.. It gave that many false alarms, -- the main display unit died, it did take about 2 months to get a replacement unit under warranty -- I basically gave up on the unit.. Maybe things have changed now -- as I loved the idea, and I would consider buy another tyre pressue monitoring unit, if it was guaranteed to work.
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Looks like I spoke too soon, my Tyredog unit (purchased Aug 2012) has worked flawlessly until last week. The number 4 sensor is now consistently 2 PSI higher than the tyre’s actual pressure. I have proved this by swapping number 3 & 4 sensors and the number 4 sensor remained 2 PSI higher even on a different tyre. I have emailed the distributor and await a response.
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A big thanks to the guys at Tyredog (aka Zylux). I had a sensor reading 2 PSI high so I took it to them today, they tested and agreed with me. My unit was 3 months out of warranty and I didn't take the receipt but they gave me a new sensor anyway :cup:
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Hem.
Who did you purchase the doran through.
Was looking at a tyre dog but these look good to....
Renno :cheers:
Sorry for the delay Renno, we are on the road at the moment.
Bought it through Doran, good service etc... I am having some issues with picking up one signal from the CT, I believe that the problem stems from my set up [the BT50 has a custom made canopy that is blocking it] so I may need a booster. Not a big issue but will sort out when I get home.
As for the rest of them, they are working a treat, alarms for both LOW & HIGH pressure, plus each tyre can have an individual PSI set.
Regards
Hem
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Sorry for the delay Renno, we are on the road at the moment.
Bought it through Doran, good service etc... I am having some issues with picking up one signal from the CT, I believe that the problem stems from my set up [the BT50 has a custom made canopy that is blocking it] so I may need a booster. Not a big issue but will sort out when I get home.
As for the rest of them, they are working a treat, alarms for both LOW & HIGH pressure, plus each tyre can have an individual PSI set.
Regards
Hem
Thanks mate, will check them out.
Renno :cheers: