TPMS Sensors 315MHz or 433MHz

AKtoNV · Jul 9, 2021

I've got a new Rav4 PrimeSE. I'm planning on getting snowtires on an additional set of wheels. I'm a little confused regarding the correct TPMS sensors. I'm not interested in buying Toyota parts at $80-$100 each. Not so sure my dealer will even get the right ones. Has anyone bought and used other sensors that give a pressure display on their MID. What MHz are correct? Some suggestion please.

northwoodshyun · Jul 9, 2021

Confirmed at 315MHz. You can use any PMV-C015. The sensors are same as the ones on Camry hybrids and 2016-2021 Tacomas.

Viderek · Aug 7, 2021

I think US is 315Mhz and Europe is 433Mhz. Not entirely sure, though.

generaltso · Aug 7, 2021

They're 315Mhz, but I don't worry about such things anymore. For my last several cars, I just get universal Autel sensors that can do both frequencies. Then I clone them with the original sensor IDs and call it a day.

Amazon.com: Autel 6937357203263 Dual Frequency 315mhz and 433mhz Rubber Stem MX Sensor Quantity 1 (1-Sensor R) : Industrial & Scientific

www.amazon.com

JetStream · Aug 8, 2021

That's a good price for a TPMS sensor. I assume you need an Autel tool to do the cloning? Do any Autel tools do this or do you have to get a certain type? TIA.

generaltso · Aug 8, 2021

JetStream said:
That's a good price for a TPMS sensor. I assume you need an Autel tool to do the cloning? Do any Autel tools do this or do you have to get a certain type? TIA.

Yes, any Autel TPMS tool can do it. I have the TS508, but the cheapest option would be the MaxiTPMS Pad for around $60.

1G0 · Aug 10, 2021

generaltso said:
They're 315Mhz, but I don't worry about such things anymore. For my last several cars, I just get universal Autel sensors that can do both frequencies. Then I clone them with the original sensor IDs and call it a day.

I think I read somewhere on this forum that all Rav4s have capability to store two sets of TPMS sensors... If that's the case, why the need to clone the second set?

generaltso · Aug 10, 2021

1G0 said:
I think I read somewhere on this forum that all Rav4s have capability to store two sets of TPMS sensors... If that's the case, why the need to clone the second set?

Not only that, but RVs can now automatically learn new sensor IDs, so cloning is not really necessary. But I already have the tool, and it takes under a minute to clone them, so why not?

jcrystal · Oct 14, 2021

Could you tell me more about auto learning new sensors? I was going to order winter tires mounted from Tirerack with their TPMS sensors, but they seem to think the Auteltool is needed

generaltso · Oct 14, 2021

jcrystal said:
Could you tell me more about auto learning new sensors? I was going to order winter tires mounted from Tirerack with their TPMS sensors, but they seem to think the Auteltool is needed

Checkout my post here with instructions from the owner's manual on how to register new sensor IDs.

what are others doing for tires in the winter?

Just got a SE in CT a couple days ago and trying to decide what I want to do for winter. The car I traded in I had a separate set of wheels/tires because they came with summer performance tires (though once those wore out I switched to performance all seasons). I cant decide what I want to...

www.rav4world.com

Salmon · Oct 14, 2021

I understand these are "cloneable" but is it safe to assume they come with existing IDs so they can be registered via the car if you do not have a device to clone them?

generaltso · Oct 14, 2021

Salmon said:
I understand these are "cloneable" but is it safe to assume they come with existing IDs so they can be registered via the car if you do not have a device to clone them?

The last Autel sensors I bought did not have any IDs on them. You need a tool to assign randomly generated IDs or clone them to existing IDs. But if you buy cloneable IDs from Tire Rack, I would think they can put IDs on them before shipping.

jcrystal · Oct 14, 2021

generaltso said:
Checkout my post here with instructions from the owner's manual on how to register new sensor IDs.

what are others doing for tires in the winter?

Just got a SE in CT a couple days ago and trying to decide what I want to do for winter. The car I traded in I had a separate set of wheels/tires because they came with summer performance tires (though once those wore out I switched to performance all seasons). I cant decide what I want to...

www.rav4world.com

Thanks. I forwarded that page to the Tirerack tech folks who said that with their $40@ TPMS sensors installed I would still need a tool to reset the system…don’t know what to think

generaltso · Oct 14, 2021

jcrystal said:
Thanks. I forwarded that page to the Tirerack tech folks who said that with their $40@ TPMS sensors installed I would still need a tool to reset the system…don’t know what to think

Not sure what else to tell you. If they install compatible sensors that have IDs, you shouldn't need a tool. Will they let you return the tool if you don't need it?

jcrystal · Oct 14, 2021

Thanks for your insights.Trying to get confirmation of ID, may gamble and just get them, and will share my experience if I do

Viderek · Oct 15, 2021

jcrystal said:
Thanks for your insights.Trying to get confirmation of ID, may gamble and just get them, and will share my experience if I do

Unless you get OEM sensors, they will require two things:
1. Programming for your specific make-model-year, which will also give each sensor a unique ID (this is where you can reuse/clone your original sensor's ID). Either the shop should do this programming or you need a specific tool to do it.
2. Having your car learn the new sensor IDs (assuming prior programming was well done). As per generaltso, the Prime seems to be able to learn them itself. The regular hybrid is not, and requires the likes of Techstream.

jcrystal · Oct 15, 2021

Viderek said:
Unless you get OEM sensors, they will require two things:
1. Programming for your specific make-model-year, which will also give each sensor a unique ID (this is where you can reuse/clone your original sensor's ID). Either the shop should do this programming or you need a specific tool to do it.
2. Having your car learn the new sensor IDs (assuming prior programming was well done). As per generaltso, the Prime seems to be able to learn them itself. The regular hybrid is not, and requires the likes of Techstream.

Thanks for the clarification

JetStream · Oct 15, 2021

Is anything else programmable in the clone-able sensors besides the ID? I've read that there are multiple communication protocols in use and I wonder if the universal/clone-able sensors can be programmed to mimic different sensor types that may communicate differently. Or do all sensors operate in the same way and only differ by ID (and frequency) ? That doesn't seem likely but I don't know for sure.

Chazz8 · Oct 16, 2021

Rav4 Prime showed me some new tricks;

rav4awesomeness · Mar 17, 2022

Popping this old message to new....

My 2022 Prime SE has the new style of TPMS sensors,
They are rubber vs my 2019 metal sensors.
They are two piece vs one piece metal...

Heard that from the "car care nut guy"

Anyone know the part numbers or Amazon links for the new sensors...

I "heard" they dont need Techstream programming, just install and drive....
Not sure though...

Thanks

TPMS Sensors 315MHz or 433MHz

AKtoNV

northwoodshyun

Viderek

generaltso

Amazon.com: Autel 6937357203263 Dual Frequency 315mhz and 433mhz Rubber Stem MX Sensor Quantity 1 (1-Sensor R) : Industrial & Scientific

JetStream

generaltso

1G0

generaltso

jcrystal

generaltso

what are others doing for tires in the winter?

Salmon

generaltso

jcrystal

what are others doing for tires in the winter?

generaltso

jcrystal

Viderek

jcrystal

JetStream

Chazz8

rav4awesomeness

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