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Does the mfr provide the 14 day warranty, or is it the seller? If the seller, I would return all 4 and wash my hands of it and find another source. If 2/4 sensors have already crapped out, odds are sky high that the other 2 will crap out soon as well.smj999smj wrote: "1729mily" has offered to give me a half-refund on the set of four -CK001 sensors to compensate for the two sensors that have failed in three days. While I am okay with that, as I expressed to him/her, I still have reservations regarding the other two sensors that are currently working, at least for now. Stay tuned!
Good info. I would also go with the Dorman for the lifetime warranty. Thanks! I figure I still have 4 or 5 more years before I need to replace mine.smj999smj wrote: The Schrader sensors to which you link are blank sensors and must be programmed using the Schrader 21260 EZ-sensor programming pad for an additional $260. These are an option for shops that sell a lot of TPMS sensors (like a tire shop) and don't want to stock several different part numbers of sensors. Dorman has a similar system as well. Also, even at $49 each, they are still no cheaper than the direct-fit Dorman sensors and they do not have a lifetime warranty. So, with the Dorman sensors, it'll be the last time I need to buy a set of sensors for my vehicle, which I will likely still have in another 6 years (when most TPMS sensors start to fail).
Rockauto currently has direct-fit Schrader TPMS sensors for $37.79 closeout price. My concern with them is that they are likely to be old and they only carry a 30-day warranty. My experience with Rockauto is that "wholesaler closeout" items tend to be old stock. For some things that's ok, but for items with batteries or seals that can dry out, I tend to avoid.
Bump for TPMS - I'm going to be getting new tires soon so I want to replace the TPMS sensors while the wheels are apart. I assume Dorman is still the way to go?In the end, my recommendation is to go with the Dorman TPMS sensors. They are reasonably priced (between $40-50 each @ Rockauto.com), they have replaceable stems in the event of one should break and they come with a lifetime warranty. As I mentioned early in this thread, if the sensors are more than 6 years old and one has failed, chances are the others aren't far behind and I would recommend replacing all four. If you are due for a new set of tires at that point, it would make sense to replace them there and cut down on the installation costs.
Thanks for the info. I should have replaced mine last week when I had new tires installed, but didn't. Of course, it looks like another one of mine is bad. First one I had fail on me, the dealer replaced for no charge, probably because I raised such a stink about it. I still think they are a good idea in general, but holy crap, humanity is quickly going to reach a point where we are 100% reliant on tech to guide our lives.smj999smj wrote: For direct-fit sensors, you'll want Dorman #974020 for 2005-2006 models. For 2007-2012 models, you'll want Dorman #974017.