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BlackPerth
Joined: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Perth
Posts: 217
 
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I was one of the group buyers of the aftermarket TPMS; interestingsly on day 3 of our recent Red Centre trip (after a big day on the Oodnadatta track and Dalhousie Springs rd) the right rear wireless reader on the valve woke up (  ) one morning and decided to spend the next 7 days exactly 4 psi below the actual pressure (as checked daily with a manual tyre pressure guage (actually triple checked with a number of guages!).
Then on day 12 or thereabouts it woke up feeling better and was back to normal...so what happended? dust / dirt in wireless attachment? maybe. I took it off the valve and let it bounce around the centre console for a few days in between so maybe it dislodged some minute dust particles..I dont know...but its fine now.
ANyone else have any probs?
cheers
Chris 2006 SE TDV6, remapped 185Kw, 545NM; Java / black leather; LR roof DVD; LR Expedition rack / LR ladder; LR side steps; LR light guards; OL drawer system; Elec trailer brake controller; 3 extra 12V hella sockets; LR raised air intake; ARB bar; Lightforce spotties; OL rear wheel carrier; Long Ranger 115 litre sub-tank; GME 3440 UHF; TPMS; Traxide/Optima yellow / National Luna dual battery monitor; 6 x 18inch rims with General Grabber AT2's; Mitchell Bros tow hitch; OBIES rear window protector.
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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 106
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Chris
No problems so far but heading to Stockton Beach on Saturday which will test it out.
Must have been a great trip. It is 12 months to the week since I started out from Sydney to do the Gibb. I checked my little black book and most I paid for diesel was $1.96 at Mt Barnett and least $1.22 in Dubbo Ahhh Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS
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| Wed Jul 23 2008 1:06pm |
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pbhawkin
Joined: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 263
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Hi BP,
My only issue is that the rear left sensor seems to cause a slow leak (takes 2-3 weeks to drop 4-5 psi)from between the tyre stem and the sensor thread. I have yet to use soap to see any bubbles appear or threadlocker to try to seal it. regards
Peter
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2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights, home made front mudflaps, WaxGuarded, Lightskins light AND paint protection, Reversing camera. Mitchell Bros tow hitch.
2001 Volvo XC70 Cross Country
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| Wed Jul 23 2008 1:10pm |
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razzle
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Tas
Posts: 100
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Does the system have a sleep mode? I don’t pay a lot of attention to it, but every now and then it beeps, when I look at it, the screen light is on, all the pressures and temps are fine.
I am never sure if the unit was off or on? before it beeps Trust me, what could go wrong?
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| Wed Jul 23 2008 2:04pm |
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pbhawkin
Joined: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 263
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Yes,
it seems to power down (screen goes blank) after a period of time and then reactivates on opening the door (I have the 12V lead plugged in permanently to the cigarette lighter. regards
Peter
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2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights, home made front mudflaps, WaxGuarded, Lightskins light AND paint protection, Reversing camera. Mitchell Bros tow hitch.
2001 Volvo XC70 Cross Country
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| Wed Jul 23 2008 2:27pm |
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MrH
Joined: 08 Aug 2007
Location: In a world of my own...
Posts: 955
 
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Got any pictures of the sensors and display - and a web site, please? Formerly Disconutter
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| Wed Jul 23 2008 3:14pm |
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pbhawkin
Joined: 14 Dec 2006
Location: Mudgee
Posts: 263
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Further to my post above:
After leaving the car for 'a while' (certainly an hour or more) the display is blank. Unlocking the door does not activate it BUT opening the door does!? Now the ONLY connection I have between the dispaly and the car is the 12V power lead from the display to the cigarette lighter in the console. Interestingly this plug in power adapter has a big red 'on/off' button with a big red light that glows when the current is flowing (IE key in ignition to Position 1).
SO, WHY or HOW does the display sense that the door has been opened if there is NO change in current to it??
DN here is a link to the product information:
http://www.tyredog.zylux.com.au/td1000ax.html regards
Peter
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2007 TDV6 SE E-diff, adaptive lights, home made front mudflaps, WaxGuarded, Lightskins light AND paint protection, Reversing camera. Mitchell Bros tow hitch.
2001 Volvo XC70 Cross Country
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 12:06am |
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MrH
Joined: 08 Aug 2007
Location: In a world of my own...
Posts: 955
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Thanks for the link Peter
More than likely it senses the slight movement of the vehicle when the door is opened - I have a GSP unit like that - it goes into sleep mode, but the slightly movement of the car and it wakes up. Formerly Disconutter
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 9:14am |
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BlackPerth
Joined: 23 Sep 2007
Location: Perth
Posts: 217
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Peter, I ran mine 24/7 on the two week trip, from the cig lighter and the display stayed on the whole time (nice red glow at night!)....door open or not... 2006 SE TDV6, remapped 185Kw, 545NM; Java / black leather; LR roof DVD; LR Expedition rack / LR ladder; LR side steps; LR light guards; OL drawer system; Elec trailer brake controller; 3 extra 12V hella sockets; LR raised air intake; ARB bar; Lightforce spotties; OL rear wheel carrier; Long Ranger 115 litre sub-tank; GME 3440 UHF; TPMS; Traxide/Optima yellow / National Luna dual battery monitor; 6 x 18inch rims with General Grabber AT2's; Mitchell Bros tow hitch; OBIES rear window protector.
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 9:16am |
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TDMP
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 313
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all 4 "died" on Birdsville Track - and also get slow leak fron one...been meaning to get around to talking to supplier! IMO not suited for "off road" applications.
 Tristan
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 12:26pm |
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razzle
Joined: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Tas
Posts: 100
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I run my TPMS on batteries, maybe when the sensors don't detect any pressure change in the tyres ie. 4wd is parked/stopped, it turns it self off, when you open the door or drive off it senses change in the tyre pressure and it turns on? Trust me, what could go wrong?
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| Thu Jul 24 2008 12:36pm |
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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 106
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Left the sesors on while doing the Stockton Beach day and no problems and they got a belting.  Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS
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garryc
Joined: 08 May 2007
Location: Adelaide Hills
Posts: 107
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TDMP wrote:all 4 "died" on Birdsville Track - and also get slow leak fron one...been meaning to get around to talking to supplier! IMO not suited for "off road" applications.
That's interesting, I have just done the Adelaide to Cape York and had the Tyre Dogs on the STT's. There was a LOT of dust and corrugations and plenty of water crossing and they survived all intact. garryc S White, TdV6, air suspension, 110ltr Long Range tank, Kaymar wheel carrier, aux. battery, adjustable cargo barrier, LR snorkel(waterproofed), reversing and front camera, Cooper tyres and tyre sensors, Codan NGT. VKS-737 Sierra2367
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WayneD
Joined: 11 Sep 2007
Location: Sydney
Posts: 106
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Tristan,
Have you kept the locking washer and nut on? That caused a leak on one of my tyres so took them off and works fine. Take the road less traveled. Dual battery system.ORS drawers,LR cargo Barrier.Nudge bar,side protection bars,Cooper ATR's 17" rims, Davis performance upgrade 185kw 545Nm rear wheel carrier, radiator guard TPMS
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| Mon Aug 25 2008 1:21pm |
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TDMP
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Location: South Gippsland
Posts: 313
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Thanks Wayne,
I might check that on the sensors that still work. 2 of them actually had the battery holder break off inside the sensor - so I dont think that I can do much to save them 
I still need to get around to contacting the supplier - and soon else I will end up with a $300 pup!
Hopefully, with other comments about reliability, the issues with mine are just "Friday build" and the replacements will be more reliable  Tristan
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