Where to install Tyredog "Relay"?

[Fred Nerk]

The newest iteration of the Tyredog Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) TD-2300A is available. Like its predecessors it employs screw-on type sensors. These signal a "relay" unit which in turn boosts the signals to the monitor/screen which is installed inside the car where the driver can see it.


The relay unit is supposed to be installed under the car, away from heat (exhausts), moving parts and safely where nothing will hit it.


I wondered if anyone has found the ideal spot. I'm tempted to install the relay in the rear cabin where it will be safe, but may have communication issues with the sensors. Has anyone tried that option?


Edit: I forgot to say I have a D4, but the situation is probably similar for D3 or RRS.

[phl]

That's a regression; the original did not need a relay, and worked fine.

[Fred Nerk]

The fact that it worked without the relay inspires me to try installing the relay in the cabin.

[discotwinturbo]

You do need a relay for this model to work.

Mine is placed in one of the cubby boxes in the rear.

Picks up trailer perfectly fine too from that spot.

Brett....

[Fred Nerk]

Thanks Discotwinturbo. My wife made the same suggestion.

I reckon I should try that too. Should be easy enough to hard wire there as I have put some additional 12 sockets via a Traxide system nearby.

[discotwinturbo]

Thanks Discotwinturbo. My wife made the same suggestion. I reckon I should try that too. Should be easy enough to hard wire there as I have put some additional 12 sockets via a Traxide system nearby.

I have not got around to hard wiring it yet. Batteries been in since beginning of November and still good.

Assuming you have 6 sensors, You need to set it to car with no trailer. Select car with 6 wheels...downside with this model. Will show 6 pressures all the time....but of course trailer pressures will show previous pressures.

Brett...

[BMKal]

I bought the unit supplied by Landybitz on here. Doesn't need a "relay" if you are only monitoring the tyres on the vehicle - but a "relay" and aerial extension cable is supplied for if you also want to monitor tyres on caravan etc. I haven't installed the "relay" on mine yet - but will probably mount it somewhere inside the rear bumper bar - possibly close to the trailer plugs.

I went for the tyre sensors that are mounted inside the tyre on the wheel rims - very happy with the way it all works.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I would think the relay is only needed for caravans, The rear axle on my van is just over 10 metres from the dash, and it wont link unless I walk around the van and tickle the sensors. Once linked it holds the connection fine.

After 18months of use I've relegated the unit to the cubby box, the audible alarms are all you really need.

[BMKal]

I would think the relay is only needed for caravans, The rear axle on my van is just over 10 metres from the dash, and it wont link unless I walk around the van and tickle the sensors. Once linked it holds the connection fine.

Is that why you have a feather hanging on your keyring ..................

[Pedro_The_Swift]