Why do TPMS systems fail?

Mr.Mark wrote:
I had the same experience with my TST system on our previous coach. It became such a headache that I gave them all away. I could never get the repeater antenna to work on our toad (I was in contact with the manufacturer and they replaced a couple of sensors).

I never used my air compressor more than when I had my TST sensors. Now, my TST system was probably an early model but a pain in the butt nonetheless.

After several frustrating months, I removed the sensors and just checked my tires manually before every departure and that worked great for 5 or 6 yrs. Never any failures. And, I know that I could have run over a nail the minute I left a campground. What a waste of the $599 I spent on those darn sensors.

Our new coach has the built-in system and seems to work fine so far. I will never attach anything to my air stems again. The built-in systems on several cars that I have work fine. Even the Honda has a TPMS built-in and warned me once of a low tire due to picking up a screw. I had to have the tire patched.

And that is almost exactly the same experience I had. I couldn't agree more with you.

bshpilot wrote:

holstein13 wrote:

bshpilot wrote:

two-niner wrote:
I gave mine away.
Yet on DW's 2006 Cadillac DTS,(145K miles)never a problem with factory TPMT's??
It seems for every success story there are multiple failures. Guess I fall into "The manufacturer said I was too stupid" category.
Kerry

ill disagree ! in fact you'll find that there are very few stories of failures.

This is exactly why I think it's best if we all spoke only about our own experiences. My experience was riddled with failures but I realize that others may have had a different experience.

look around even on this forum, you'll find far more folks that swear by the systems & who haven't had any problems than you will those who have had issues.

I had the same experience with my TST system on our previous coach. It became such a headache that I gave them all away. I could never get the repeater antenna to work on our toad (I was in contact with the manufacturer and they replaced a couple of sensors).

I never used my air compressor more than when I had my TST sensors. Now, my TST system was probably an early model but a pain in the butt nonetheless.

After several frustrating months, I removed the sensors and just checked my tires manually before every departure and that worked great for 5 or 6 yrs. Never any failures. And, I know that I could have run over a nail the minute I left a campground. What a waste of the $599 I spent on those darn sensors.

Our new coach has the built-in system and seems to work fine so far. I will never attach anything to my air stems again. The built-in systems on several cars that I have work fine. Even the Honda has a TPMS built-in and warned me once of a low tire due to picking up a screw. I had to have the tire patched.

MM.

Rwake901 wrote:
Wow I have been looking online at these the last few days thinking about buying one. Glad I read this first. I think I will pass on buying one and take my chances. Sounds like they can be more trouble than what they are worth... :S

I would be willing to bet for each system you have read about that has had a problem there are over 1000 such as mine that have been trouble free and saved a tire failure and possible serious damage to a trailer or TV.

Wow I have been looking online at these the last few days thinking about buying one. Glad I read this first. I think I will pass on buying one and take my chances. Sounds like they can be more trouble than what they are worth... :S

holstein13 wrote:

bshpilot wrote:

two-niner wrote:
I gave mine away.
Yet on DW's 2006 Cadillac DTS,(145K miles)never a problem with factory TPMT's??
It seems for every success story there are multiple failures. Guess I fall into "The manufacturer said I was too stupid" category.
Kerry

ill disagree ! in fact you'll find that there are very few stories of failures.

This is exactly why I think it's best if we all spoke only about our own experiences. My experience was riddled with failures but I realize that others may have had a different experience.

look around even on this forum, you'll find far more folks that swear by the systems & who haven't had any problems than you will those who have had issues.

bshpilot wrote:

two-niner wrote:
I gave mine away.
Yet on DW's 2006 Cadillac DTS,(145K miles)never a problem with factory TPMT's??
It seems for every success story there are multiple failures. Guess I fall into "The manufacturer said I was too stupid" category.
Kerry

ill disagree ! in fact you'll find that there are very few stories of failures.

This is exactly why I think it's best if we all spoke only about our own experiences. My experience was riddled with failures but I realize that others may have had a different experience.

two-niner wrote:
I gave mine away.
Yet on DW's 2006 Cadillac DTS,(145K miles)never a problem with factory TPMT's??
It seems for every success story there are multiple failures. Guess I fall into "The manufacturer said I was too stupid" category.
Kerry

ill disagree ! in fact you'll find that there are very few stories of failures.

I gave mine away.
Yet on DW's 2006 Cadillac DTS,(145K miles)never a problem with factory TPMT's??
It seems for every success story there are multiple failures. Guess I fall into "The manufacturer said I was too stupid" category.
Kerry

We have had TireTraker system for a couple of years. No pass though inflation and user replaceable batteries. The only problems I've had was a failed monitor replaced under warranty and an occasional loss of signal, usually on one of the rear dual tires or on the Jeep tow'd. Once it was a battery failure. Not sure what caused the others, but I stop when convenient and remove/replace the sensor and problem fixed. Have not had to reprogram although I have had to do that after rotating tires on the Jeep. No big deal with TireTraker.

Like us old age is bad, other sources of electromagnetic signal,water, vibration, other traffic and etc. We use a repeater in the back to pick up FROG and inside duals psi. Open road signal propagation better than city. Same with low traffic volume vs heavy traffic. Nearby air ports always bad