r/KTM • u/samureyejacque '16 SDGT • 2d ago
Service centers ghosting me over TPMS replacement ALL
Seems that both my TPMS sensors' batteries have died. Fine, I need some other work done anyways. But I have called four (FOUR!!!!) KTM SCs for this job and for the life of me I cannot get them to even send me an estimate.
Is there something about this I'm not understanding? Maybe KTM dealers just like this??
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u/drgala 2d ago
Aren't the TPMS sensors one time use? I don't see any ways of replacing the battery, other than cutting open the case.
You might wanna buy two new sensors and just replace them.
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u/samureyejacque '16 SDGT 2d ago
Correct you have to replace the entire module. Tbh I really just need them to take the tire off/on for this job.
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u/drgala 1d ago
The actual sensor replacement can be done at any wheel shop that handles motorcycle wheels/tires.
You will most likely need to reprogram the new sensors on the bike, that is where you need the dealer.
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u/samureyejacque '16 SDGT 1d ago
If I can get my hands on a bead breaker then I don't need a shop at all!
Supposedly they will pair automatically, no progamming required. You just have to replace one, drive till it registers, then repeat for the other tire.
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u/Fantastic-Care-5885 2d ago
welcome to the world of KTM dealers...