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Turning off Wheel Sensors on LEXUS SC430

Turning off Wheel Sensors on LEXUS SC430

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
02-06-2016, 12:44 PM
#1
Please remember that the information given is not recommended as this is a saftey system put in to your car by Lexus.
The OJC are not recommending that this is done with out specialist help.
I have been running my car for 3 year with out this feature and have never had any problems.

Best fix appears to be:

- put shifter on N, screw off shifter
- open up center console
- pull the whole heated seat module straight up, it will come up. disconnect
- you will be able to pull up the "back" part of the shift plate area (close to center console) be careful while doing this if using sharp instrument.
- once it's up, the only point holding it are two clips right below the radio
- pull the shift plate towards the back of the car and a bit angle up. jiggle a bit and it will come off
- once it's out, you will see the TPS unit right below the radio
- unplug BOTH plugs, one small on the right and one bigger one on the left (could be other way round)
- put everything back and enjoy
Lexusboy
02-06-2016, 12:44 PM #1

Please remember that the information given is not recommended as this is a saftey system put in to your car by Lexus.
The OJC are not recommending that this is done with out specialist help.
I have been running my car for 3 year with out this feature and have never had any problems.

Best fix appears to be:

- put shifter on N, screw off shifter
- open up center console
- pull the whole heated seat module straight up, it will come up. disconnect
- you will be able to pull up the "back" part of the shift plate area (close to center console) be careful while doing this if using sharp instrument.
- once it's up, the only point holding it are two clips right below the radio
- pull the shift plate towards the back of the car and a bit angle up. jiggle a bit and it will come off
- once it's out, you will see the TPS unit right below the radio
- unplug BOTH plugs, one small on the right and one bigger one on the left (could be other way round)
- put everything back and enjoy

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
02-06-2016, 12:48 PM
#2
whats the difference? are the sensors annoying?

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
02-06-2016, 12:48 PM #2

whats the difference? are the sensors annoying?


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

Marcus_1UZ
Senior Member
511
02-06-2016, 12:51 PM
#3
Can i ask why ? :tongue_smilie:
Marcus_1UZ
02-06-2016, 12:51 PM #3

Can i ask why ? :tongue_smilie:

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
02-06-2016, 12:55 PM
#4
Saraj if you turn off the sensors then you can add different alloys and sizes to your car.
Otherwise you need to find alloys that will have room for the sensors to fit inside this is really hard to find.
If the wheels are changed then you need to turn the sensor and buzzer off or your go insane mate.Sad
Lexusboy
02-06-2016, 12:55 PM #4

Saraj if you turn off the sensors then you can add different alloys and sizes to your car.
Otherwise you need to find alloys that will have room for the sensors to fit inside this is really hard to find.
If the wheels are changed then you need to turn the sensor and buzzer off or your go insane mate.Sad

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
02-06-2016, 01:02 PM
#5
aah i see, what is the sensor for? nothing to do with safety?

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
02-06-2016, 01:02 PM #5

aah i see, what is the sensor for? nothing to do with safety?


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

Lexusboy
Posting Freak
9,267
02-06-2016, 01:08 PM
#6
The Wheel sensors are battery sensors that let you know when your tyres need some air.
They have a life span of around five years and cost over a £100 each plus fitting.

That is one of the reason people like to turn off the sensors the other being the sensors dont fit many alloys.
Lexusboy
02-06-2016, 01:08 PM #6

The Wheel sensors are battery sensors that let you know when your tyres need some air.
They have a life span of around five years and cost over a £100 each plus fitting.

That is one of the reason people like to turn off the sensors the other being the sensors dont fit many alloys.

Saraj
Posting Freak
2,791
02-06-2016, 01:15 PM
#7
ahh i see, sounds similiar to that system you can buy for your tyres, an aftermarket one, put the sensor on the air valves and a monitor on your dashboard

[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]
Saraj
02-06-2016, 01:15 PM #7

ahh i see, sounds similiar to that system you can buy for your tyres, an aftermarket one, put the sensor on the air valves and a monitor on your dashboard


[COLOR="Gray"]December 2008: Crashed Lexus IS200 - Cat B Write Off
August 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Minor Damage DIY Repair
November 2009: Crashed Vauxhall Astra - Scratches To Bumper No Repair Required
February 2010: Other Party Crashed Into Astra - Extensive Damage To Rear -Settled With Third Party's Insurance
Anyone dare To Predict The Future?[/COLOR]

Sparkystav
Administrator
14,683
02-06-2016, 11:51 PM
#8
Sounds like the issue Gord had with his Audi

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Sparkystav
02-06-2016, 11:51 PM #8

Sounds like the issue Gord had with his Audi


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