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Ok. So im getting aftermarket rims and they come with a nice valve stem. So im thinking of not running the tpms in these. I have hondata flashpro and im wondering if i could kill the dummy light. If not i might be stuck with the stupid TPMS.
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The TPMS in the Civics is an indirect system so there isn't a sensor in the wheel, which means no problem keeping your nice valve stem.

There are many threads here on the forum covering the Civic TPMS, and you shouldn't have to use the Hondata to get rid of the light. Make sure the tire pressure is the same in each tire and follow the calibration procedure. it can sometimes be stubborn, requiring doing it a couple of times.

https://www.civicx.com/search/142622095/?q=TPMS&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=16
 
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The TPMS in the Civics is an indirect system so there isn't a sensor in the wheel, which means no problem keeping your nice valve stem.

There are many threads here on the forum covering the Civic TPMS, and you shouldn't have to use the Hondata to get rid of the light. Make sure the tire pressure is the same in each tire and follow the calibration procedure. it can sometimes be stubborn, requiring doing it a couple of times.

https://www.civicx.com/search/142622095/?q=TPMS&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=16
Awesome thanks. I searched but wasn’t finding anything.
 
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The TPMS in the Civics is an indirect system so there isn't a sensor in the wheel, which means no problem keeping your nice valve stem.

There are many threads here on the forum covering the Civic TPMS, and you shouldn't have to use the Hondata to get rid of the light. Make sure the tire pressure is the same in each tire and follow the calibration procedure. it can sometimes be stubborn, requiring doing it a couple of times.

https://www.civicx.com/search/142622095/?q=TPMS&t=post&o=date&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=16
So ok let me get this right. You are saying there is no sensor inside the wheels to measure pressure? Then how does it work?
 

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The sensor measures your tire speed based on your rotor spinning inside of your brake pads I believe, and if one tire is spinning at a different rate slightly than the rest for a certain period of time it sets off the TPMS light.
Yup ^^^^^

To illustrate further (aka "mansplain") --

If one tire is going flat, it'll squish more, so it'll ride "shorter" and which will make it spin a little faster than normal. ALSO, if one tire is over-inflated, it'll spin slower than the others because it's effectively "taller".

If the TPMS light comes on, you're expected to check the tire pressures yourself and make sure they're correct. Then you do the calibration procedure to basically tell the CPU that, yes, these wheel speeds are correct.

I had my TPMS come on the drive home from the dealer -- not because a tire was low, but because a couple were still way overinflated. Bled them myself and recalibrated, and they were fine after that.

** The caveat is that the car won't know whether or not your spare tire is fully inflated. That's something you should check yourself once in a while, too.
 


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Yup ^^^^^

To illustrate further (aka "mansplain") --

If one tire is going flat, it'll squish more, so it'll ride "shorter" and which will make it spin a little faster than normal. ALSO, if one tire is over-inflated, it'll spin slower than the others because it's effectively "taller".

If the TPMS light comes on, you're expected to check the tire pressures yourself and make sure they're correct. Then you do the calibration procedure to basically tell the CPU that, yes, these wheel speeds are correct.

I had my TPMS come on the drive home from the dealer -- not because a tire was low, but because a couple were still way overinflated. Bled them myself and recalibrated, and they were fine after that.

** The caveat is that the car won't know whether or not your spare tire is fully inflated. That's something you should check yourself once in a while, too.
Wow that’s crazy. All the tpms have been exactly what is stated. Works off pressure. I have always dealt with the sensor that is tied to the valve stem inside the rim/tire. This is nice to know. Thanks guys. Learn something new everyday.
 

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Wow that’s crazy. All the tpms have been exactly what is stated. Works off pressure. I have always dealt with the sensor that is tied to the valve stem inside the rim/tire. This is nice to know. Thanks guys. Learn something new everyday.
This is my first car with any TPMS whatsoever, and I'm kinda glad I don't have to deal with the remote pressure sensors inside the wheels. Swapping between winter and summer wheels is as easy as it always was (even though I have to recalibrate, but that's easy, too).
 
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This is my first car with any TPMS whatsoever, and I'm kinda glad I don't have to deal with the remote pressure sensors inside the wheels. Swapping between winter and summer wheels is as easy as it always was (even though I have to recalibrate, but that's easy, too).
I have had a few vehicles with TPMS and this new system seems like its going to be legit. I cant wait to get my rims in just for this purpose. Thanks for all the talk guys.
 

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I was told by the dealer when you calibrate the system to run it 3 times in a row. On the third time you will see the TPMS light illuminate and go away letting you know it has fully calibrated and not just reset the offending sensor. My 2018 Sport Touring is throwing lights all the time. Im not sure if its due to the low profile and swings in temp here in CLE or what.. but its very annoying and extremely un Honda-like. Does anyone know if changing tire brands could possibly help?
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