Winter Wheels - TPMS
 

Hi - I have a 2014 MY LR2 - I am fed up of switching tires (summer/winter) and then having problems - broken TPMS / leaks etc. So am purchasing a dedicated set of winter wheels for the winter tires. For TPMS I am planning on using the Autel programmable system (MX) that clones the ID of the current TPMS so no need to reprogram the ECU.

Can anyone confirm the freq of TPMS for MY 2014 LR2 - 315 or 433 MHz?

Has anyone carried out this job or similar - any difficulties or complications that I should be aware of? Any alternative methods that are simple/work/cost effective?

Tx in advance
Jim

I haven't tried ehat you are planning. I used my gap tool to just shut TPMS off, so no warnings at all.

The frequency for USA key fobs is 315mhz so I imagine that it would be the same for the TPMS. I'd be interested to hear how this works out for you so please keep us updated.

Autel Cloning System works
 

Worked a treat - would recommend it - I did as I planned - some youtube videos available - v.easy - no more messing about with tires on / off and destroying good TPMS sensors - a great fix - just a bit of investment needed but well worth it if you change from summer & winter tires.

Do you have a link to the Autel TPMS that you used?

Hi - I used this tool:

its very nice, a bit of additional functionality to what is minimal requirement - it confirms the freq of the TPMS sensors (315 MHz as you had previously stated). I got my 12 year old son to do the 'flashing' - no problems.....

I used the standard autel sensor (there is also a rubber stem unit if you prefer):

Knowing what I know now, I would/may have gone for the following tool & saved over $100:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Autel-MaxiT...8AAOSw0LxZdrN1

Here's a video on 'how to'

I did exactly the same operation on a GMC Yukon so I benefitted from further savings. I will likely do the same on another vehicle (3 vehicles at home that get winter tires). I hold one spare sensor at home (inventory) in case of a problem..... but I also expect that changing the wheels instead of the tires will now preserve the TPMS sensors so the requirement for sensor repair will be reduced by order of magnitude.... hopefully replace sensors every 10 years..... as opposed to problems every seasonal change over..... which was infuriating.... Local shop were super helpful and had no issues fitting the sensors.

Total cost savings
- Generally TPMS for 4 wheels - $400 (NAPA sensors) - for 3 vehicles = $1200
- Tool cost $150 + $120 for sensors for 4 wheels - for 3 vehicles = $510 (could have been $410 with cheaper tool - a winner)

I also like being on top of the TPMS system in general going forward - minimizing future invoices....

Thanks for the info!

Your unit is similar to the TPMS scanner I have. Does yours indicate if the battery power is "low"? Mine does not as it only indicates if the battery is normal, whatever that means.

to LR2driver - sorry - don't know - all my TPMS batteries were described as 'normal' by the 401 tool.... as you state - 'whatever that means'