New tires don't want 70 psi or the warning light - Spare Option?

thethrillofspeed · Apr 3, 2017

I live in Reno and can't find anyone to adjust the settings on the TPMS. I'm getting new 35's next week and I'm not inflating them to 70+ psi and I don't want the warning light blinking all the time. I'm perfectly capable of monitoring my tire pressure, so I'm thinking of removing all the sensors and putting them in the spare and pumping it up to 80 psi. I was going to tape them just in case I have to use the spare, but honestly not to worried about that. Anyone done this?

spoon059 · Apr 3, 2017

The sensors require rotation to send a signal, and even then, the distance from the main sensor is what determines where the tire is located on your vehicle. You can either find someone that has the machine to change your tire pressure threshold (there is a post here about it, its an aftermarket machine that works still) or simply place a piece of tape over the light and ignore it.

Stupid decision by Ram to take away our ability to change those limits ourselves. I guess that is the result of a litigious society...

reloaderguy · Apr 3, 2017

Look at the long thread on CF, there are a couple of guys that rent the computer to make the changes yourself. I rented one at the beginning of the year and set my threshold to 30psi. You can also buy a ProCal and adjust down to 35 but will still need a dealer to reset the computer (it's in the instructions).

68PowerWagon · Apr 3, 2017

reloaderguy said:
Look at the long thread on CF, there are a couple of guys that rent the computer to make the changes yourself. I rented one at the beginning of the year and set my threshold to 30psi. You can also buy a ProCal and adjust down to 35 but will still need a dealer to reset the computer (it's in the instructions).

Wow! you were able to change your thresholds? I didn't think anything 16' + could be reprogramed. I asked the dealer when I bought mine to change it & they tried but stated that FCA is no longer allowing even them to change it.

HvyDuty · Apr 3, 2017

reloaderguy said:
Look at the long thread on CF, there are a couple of guys that rent the computer to make the changes yourself. I rented one at the beginning of the year and set my threshold to 30psi. You can also buy a ProCal and adjust down to 35 but will still need a dealer to reset the computer (it's in the instructions).

Link or more details please.

reloaderguy · Apr 3, 2017

reloaderguy · Apr 3, 2017

How to set TPMS to ANY pressure - Page 133 - Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum

HvyDuty · Apr 3, 2017

Thanks, who did you rent from over there and how much did they charge?

07MegaCabRam · Apr 3, 2017

Can be done, I had them adjusted before the WiTech upgrade, so I had my buddy who is a Dodge tech bring the computer home and do it for me.

Like that thread at CF shows, people can do it now and may charge $25-50.

Sure glad I got mine done. I couldn't stand the light on. New tires you do not want to run at that PSI. Most 35s say 65 max cold.

You have a 20% threshold, but it's not fun.

stembridge · Apr 3, 2017

If anyone in Chicagoland or central IL (as far down as STL) can do this, I very much would like to engage your services!

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BPMPVET · Apr 4, 2017

I've got one of the devices that will do it but the manufacturer locked the feature on the last update. It should be getting restored on the next update though, hopefully within a week or two. I'm in Phoenix. I'm also willing to ship my device with instructions. Shoot me a PM. Anyone local I'll take care of for $75 in my driveway. I've done my own '16 numerous times, but again, I'm locked out at the moment.

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thethrillofspeed · Apr 4, 2017

Ok, I will install the TPMS sensors in my new wheels and not the spare. BPMPVET, I will send you a PM about renting your device once they get the feature unlocked.

One more question, I have the steel rims, will those sensors transfer over to my new aluminum **** Cepek rims? I don't want to take the tire shops word because the last tire shop I went to wanted $90 each for those sensors in my 2002 Jeep. Jeep is perfectly happy without them btw.

stembridge · May 4, 2017

BPMPVET said:
I've got one of the devices that will do it but the manufacturer locked the feature on the last update. It should be getting restored on the next update though, hopefully within a week or two. I'm in Phoenix. I'm also willing to ship my device with instructions. Shoot me a PM. Anyone local I'll take care of for $75 in my driveway.

Just a shout-out for BPMPVET - he shipped his (now unlocked) device to me last week along with clear instructions, and 15 minutes later, I had 55 psi and no warning lights. Finally! He wrote up a clear, fair contract and we used PP to handle the transaction. Well worth it, in my book.

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