Thread: TPMS

I used tyredog on the D3. Didn't use the lock rings as they were a pain when changing pressure.

Never had any stolen, but tore the end off two on rocks.

I wasn't that impressed with it. Eventually the receiver failed to read one sensor. Had the sensor checked and the receiver checked and the factory claimed nothing wrong. The ARB bloke couldn't get it to work either.

Cayenne has a factory setup similar to what you're installing Richard. Faultless!
I now prefer the internal sensors as they cannot be damaged when off road.

Had my Tyre Dogs replaced under warranty last year after a trip on the corrugations of the Anne Beadell proved too much for them. The answer to the problem was to put them onto steel/metal valves not rubber. The rubber valves allowed for too much movement and eventually the clips that hold the batteries in the sensors all broke.

I'm like Jamo. The gravel roads killed the tyredogs. 2 sensors failed. I now have the internal sensors, soooooo much better and a colour display.
Down side is that you can't change them in the bush to another tyre when a tyre gets a puncture.

I've had 8 fitted, 5 for the D3 and 3 for the camper.

Damn. Wish I knew about these issues with the TyreDog BEFORE I bought one!

Ah well...

Originally Posted by macwood1

Had my Tyre Dogs replaced under warranty last year after a trip on the corrugations of the Anne Beadell proved too much for them. The answer to the problem was to put them onto steel/metal valves not rubber. The rubber valves allowed for too much movement and eventually the clips that hold the batteries in the sensors all broke.

Any chance that a dob of silicone might hold the battery still to prevent movement in it clips?

Originally Posted by Graeme

Any chance that a dob of silicone might hold the battery still to prevent movement in it clips?

Good idea. That should do the trick.
Best to use something like Windscreen silicon that doesn't give off corrosive fumes during curing (like plumbers silicon does).

I've just bought the Inawise 6 kit for car plus single axle trailer with two additional sensors - $495 supply only from Ian Diffen in Perth. I'm about to get 6 new D694 LTs on my 17" rims so will get the sensors fitted for "free" at the same time and will instal the receiving unit myself. Will post pictures when done.