Are all TPMS Sensor the Same

[mobiledynamics]

As long as the TPMS sensor -works- for the intended vehicle, does make/brand of TPMS sensor matter

For example, I'm currently outfitting a 3rd set of wheels. Winter wheels have the *OE* Sensor. For the summer set, I went with Huf Sensors.
When I put the winters tars I noticed the OE sensor appeared to be Schrader. For the 3rd set of wheels I'm outfitting now, ordered Schrader just to compare/contrast.

 

[crashmtb]

The OEM sensors could come from huf, continental, valeo, schrader, etc etc etc depending on who gets the contract to supply.

it doesn’t matter which supplier it is…as long as it can communicate with your vehicle/fits the wheel.

 

[OccupantRJ]

From what I have found, tpms sensors come in two communication frequencies. 433 mhz for Europe, and 315 mhz for other areas. You can look up the frequency that your vehicle needs. Some aftermarket sensors like Autel MX can handle either frequency.

 

[mobiledynamics]

I was ordering my my usual tpms dealer. The Schrader had the correct frequency on it...
However, when looking at the order summary, also noticed the listing did not have my chassis on it. Called they and they stated since the chassis was not right for that particular Schrader model, who swapped it with a different Schrader model. Which prompted this post as I'm not sure it's just frequency in itself.

 

[39CAMC]

It depends on the sensor and the car. Most of the name brand sensors (Autel, Shrader, Huf, etc) have dual frequency, or at least single frequency sensors that you can program for a specific vehicle.

However, it is not 100%. Autel wouldn't work on Mazda's around 2019 when they started putting sensors back on MIata (instead of indirect type). I think Autel fixed it since, but I just use OEM sensors when needed for these cars.

Porsche are notoriously picky and typically only like the OEM/HUF sensors and also pull the xxxx345 part number works for certain build dates and xxxx346 required for others. (same frequency)

New Tesla's (22+) are Bluetooth and Tesla only for sensors.

To answer your question more specifically, if the car "sees" the sensor and reads it/doesn't have a MIL, then it doesn't matter what brand it is. In my above examples, the car will not pick up the sensors even though sensor scan tools will.

DaveW

 

[erty]

Old thread but I haven't found any info on it so I thought I'd post my findings/problem. The sensors probably can be communication specific.

My dad owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. I bought him a set of wheels from pre 2017 Santa Fe for winter tires. The wheels came with sensors but the car itself doesn't recognize them (Hyundai shouldn't need programming). I tried to program the sensors with TPMS tool but no go.

If I select 2018+ Santa Fe the tool gets info from the cars original sensors but not from pre 2017 sensors. If I select pre 2017 Santa Fe the tool gets info from pre 2017 wheel sensors but doesn't communicate with 2018+ sensors. Both sensors are 433 Mhz.

So they are not all the same and there's more to it than just the frequency. Be aware when buying sensors.

 

[hobie18]

Old thread but I haven't found any info on it so I thought I'd post my findings/problem. The sensors probably can be communication specific.

My dad owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. I bought him a set of wheels from pre 2017 Santa Fe for winter tires. The wheels came with sensors but the car itself doesn't recognize them (Hyundai shouldn't need programming). I tried to program the sensors with TPMS tool but no go.

If I select 2018+ Santa Fe the tool gets info from the cars original sensors but not from pre 2017 sensors. If I select pre 2017 Santa Fe the tool gets info from pre 2017 wheel sensors but doesn't communicate with 2018+ sensors. Both sensors are 433 Mhz.

So they are not all the same and there's more to it than just the frequency. Be aware when buying sensors.

Keep four sensors in car? Ignore wheel ones.

 

[hobie18]

Annoying yes. All sensors.

 

[39CAMC]

Old thread but I haven't found any info on it so I thought I'd post my findings/problem. The sensors probably can be communication specific.

My dad owns a 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe. I bought him a set of wheels from pre 2017 Santa Fe for winter tires. The wheels came with sensors but the car itself doesn't recognize them (Hyundai shouldn't need programming). I tried to program the sensors with TPMS tool but no go.

If I select 2018+ Santa Fe the tool gets info from the cars original sensors but not from pre 2017 sensors. If I select pre 2017 Santa Fe the tool gets info from pre 2017 wheel sensors but doesn't communicate with 2018+ sensors. Both sensors are 433 Mhz.

So they are not all the same and there's more to it than just the frequency. Be aware when buying sensors.

Yep, there is more than frequency that gets programmed to them. Not sure what, or why each car has to be different, but some makes have a ton of options (this means you Chevy Camaro and Corvette)

DaveW

 

[erty]

Keep four sensors in car? Ignore wheel ones.

In my case I will just replace the sensors with proper ones for the car but I was a bit surprised when I discovered this. I have been trying to find info from Google (just out of curiosity) but there isn't anything specific out there.

Thought I'd share my finding with others so when people order sensors they make sure they get proper ones for their car model/year.

 

[gizardlizard]

I jumped the stupid TPMS light out on all of my vehicles. Got tired of flaky sensors not working all the time.