TPMS identification number problem

I bought some VDO tpms as my wheels were steel and aluminum ones use a different tpms. I have used VDO tpms on my Tacoma with no issues. I tried to program the tpms to the truck but Techstream allows only 7 digits and the tpms is 8 digits. Has any encounter this before?

 

For some reason some use seven digit identification code and other eight digit. This should have been pretty simple, with my Tacoma it was straight forward. Hopefully I dont have to take these sensors off and get other ones.

 

So an update for future reference if anyone with a 2018 steel wheel upgrades to aluminum aftermarket or oem wheel.

TPMS for steel wheels on 2018 is 42607-0c101, this is a 7-digit ID tpms, 2017 and back used 42607-0C070, which is an 8-digit ID tpms.

If you change to an aftermarket or oem aluminum wheel make sure the 20 degree tpms replacement you buy has a 7 digit ID. In my case I went with 42607-33021 Toyota tpms. I will report back if it works, I should get it next week.

 

Installed the sensor, was able to enter the IDs through tech stream, can’t get a reading. IDs are correcrt and the frequency is the same. Not sure what I am missing.

 

Did you ever get the new senors to work? I'm having the same issue with the 2018 senors after i switched from steel to Toyota TSS rims.

 

@Smokediver65 used these

42607-0C091 Valve Sub-Assy
04423-0C170 Fitting Kit

and are working for him.


I will be buying those also.

 

Let me know how those work out for you. I can tell you 42607-0C080 do not work either. They were what I was told would work from the tire place I bought them from online.



Someone may want to check with their Toyota dealer to see if the part number listed above is the correct part. I don't have the best dealer or another tire shop any where near me to verify my what my dealer told me was true.

 

I just ran into this issue. The old TPMS will not work with the 2018.

 

I have a 2018 that came with steel wheels. The dealer sold me some take off TRD wheels. I could have used the tpms from the steel wheels but if you ever have a flat they will break. I bought the tpms from the dealer that are for a 2018 with aluminum wheels. 2017 and older tpms will not work on 2018 and newer.

 

Are they the same part number I posted above?

thanks.

 

Haha. This is smokediver65. I originally sent you the part numbers. I was just backing up what you said.

 

lol my bad!

 

I have a 2010 SR5 with stock 18" wheels like this. I bought another on CL to have 5 same wheels & tires and am hoping to get its TPMS monitor into my system. I have a cable & tech stream can I add the 5th wheel?

Thanks

 

The 2018 tundra uses a high sensor meaning it reports actual pressure readings the 17s and older have a low sensor they are not compatible with the 18s. There are no aftermarket sensors at this time that can be programmed to an 18 with a high sensor.... I have yet to find one that will work

 

Hey folks,
Brand new here to the forum and I was hoping you all can confirm a couple things for me. I’m about to pull out what hair I have left over these tpms sensors. I am putting on 18 inch rockstar II wheels on my 2018 Tundra sr5 ( removing steel OEM). Local Toyota dealer insists that the sensors 42607-0c080 have to be the right ones because of the offset angle (?). But from what I understand of the previous posts 42607-0c091 is the correct one because it has a 7 digit sensor code instead of 8. I’m sorry I’m recapping everything, but just trying to understand and make the right choice. I plan on keeping the sensors in my steel wheels for a winter tire set. And trying to get a new set of sensors for the new wheels. Thanks

 

So steel and aluminium wheels have different sensors. Steel do no report actual pressure and aluminum do. So if you have factory steel wheels you have to go with those sensors. Do not go aftermarket at this time I couldn't get them to program to my 18. If you give the dealer your vin they should be able to look up the correct part number I believe for steel its the 0c070 and I have aluminum wheels which came with the 0c091 sensors. Yes the angle of the sensor could be an issue as well but I had no concerns on my fuel vapor wheels for my truck. And the angle between the 2 sensors could be different as well but if you want the sensor to work you have to get what came on your truck from factory.

 

Ok so you replaced factory aluminum wheels with aftermarket and you are using the 0c091 sensors. So even if I am moving from steel to aluminum wheels I should get the sensors for steel because that’s what my tpms is set up for? So in theory if I didn’t want to keep sensors in my oem wheels I can just use them in the new aftermarket s?

 

Yes absolutely highly recommended you swap your sensors to the new wheels that will also save you from having to get them programmed. The only issue you may run into is the angle of the sensor could interfere with the rim itself when you install it you may have to install the sensor upside down so it's angled toward the tire and not the wheel. Only problem with that is if you get a flat you could potentially break the sensor off.

 

I just did a matching 5th spare on my 2011. I was told that the system only reads 4 sensors. So my tire guy didn’t even bother puting the sensor in my spare.
As long as I don’t have a light on or a piece of tape covering the light, I don’t care.

 

Just put Fuel 18X9 rims on a 2017 DC. Couldn't use the factory TPMS because the stem wasn't long enough. Long story short, I have the good old rubber valve stems in now. Now I have to not only find a aftermarket sensor that will work, I also have to find one with interchangeable stems to fit the rims. What a PITA.

 

Appreciate all the info. Thanks

 

I have 18x9 Fuel Anza wheels I'm going to have installed on my crewmax. I have the 18" Limited 2018 wheels and was hoping to use those sensors. Think they'll work ok?

 

can you chime to confirm. Last night I bought a 2018 CM Tundra with the ugly steel wheels and odered a set of Method NV this morning. Can anyone please confirm which is the correct TPMS I need

 

Hey Guys,
New to the group. I think Toyota is trying to bankrupt me and/or I’m going crazy. Bought a 2018 SR5 with steel wheels. Decided to purchase take off 20” alloy TRD wheels per dealer recommendation.
Dealer switched the sensors from the old to new wheels. A couple days in, the sensor goes of and says “TPMs malfunction, see your dealer”. They reset it once, same thing happens, then again. Third time I took it, they said one of the sensors was broken about 6 hours into repairing it (total BS, pretty sure they broke it). Paid for the sensor, still the same issue. It seems that after they program them, a few hours go by and the “malfunction” light comes on again. So after about $500 spent, I’m still
In the same crappy situation. Sitting at Toyota service as I type this hoping for a good result. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Hello, not trying to hijack post here but want to purchase correct tpms sensors and it can be confusing. I have a 2016 tundra sr5 I bought new with standard 18 inch steel wheels. I do not want to touch and will keep them for the winters. I purchased new takeoffs from craigslist which are 20 inch chrome alloy wheels from a 2018 1794 part # 426110c190 I want to buy tpms sensors that are correct and can be programmed. these wheels were available in 2016. from what I have read here I need 42607-0c091 I shouldn't need the fitting kit 04423-0c170 if I buy the right tpms right? I have called Toyota dealer and all they want is vin , which wont help me wheels aren't off my truck. I need the tpms which would have been on wheel in 2016 not the one that may have been on in 2018 when codes went from 8 digit to 7 digit. Can anyone please help?

 

I also bought 42607-0c101 Toyota tpms from 2018 sr5 with steel wheels that I thought would work but now look like they are wrong for my 2016 , once I get my problem solved they will be up for sale or would swap for the ones I need. thanks to everyone for the help