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H1LM002G55
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| Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
I just bought this retrofit TPMS system for a early W463 and will try it out.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008YQOZMG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o...
Edited by H1LM002G55 12/11/2017 9:52 PM
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oskar
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| RE: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
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AlanMcR
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| RE: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
It would sure be nice if one of these systems supported 5 tires. After the first tire rotation you wind up with one position that isn't monitored.
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Otiswesty
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| Re: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
I have a pile of the Mercedes senders. Do you know if they will work with any stand alone system? |
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H1LM002G55
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| RE: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
AlanMcR - 12/12/2017 12:11 AM
It would sure be nice if one of these systems supported 5 tires. After the first tire rotation you wind up with one position that isn't monitored.
Again, a very astute comment. This means that you are one of the few who carries a full-size spare, and it also means that you are one of the few who (correctly) rotates it in while doing tire rotations. 
You are totally correct, it would be nice if it had 5 x channels.
I do not think it does.
I have always been under the impression if I get a flat it is best to tow the vehicle and replace tires. The issue is that my rear door spare tire is *always* a different size from the other 4 x wheels and tires that are mounted.
In the event of a flat tire, I am afraid of running the spare tire when it is not the exact same size as the opposite wheel and tire on the axle. I believe this is not good for the transfer case and differential when the two tires on an axle are of different circumference.
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H1LM002G55
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| Re: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
otiswesty - 12/12/2017 8:09 PM
I have a pile of the Mercedes senders. Do you know if they will work with any stand alone system?
I am not sure. This system is made by Scrader, a well respected TPMS sensor manufacturer. This is the main reason I bought it. |
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Otiswesty
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| RE: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
AlanMcR - 12/11/2017 9:11 PM
It would sure be nice if one of these systems supported 5 tires. After the first tire rotation you wind up with one position that isn't monitored.
There are aftermarket systems that do more than 4 tires.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076JDTLN9/ref=s9_acsd_newrz_hd_bw... |
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Otiswesty
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| RE: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
I like this OEM style 2" LCD guage
It has yellow and red alert lights and can be programmed for more than 4 wheels
https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/directory/tires-and-wheels/tire-p...
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H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah
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| Re: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
I liked the Schrader Electronics system because the valve stems and caps looked OEM (because they are a major OEM supplier). Some of the other aftermarket brands have valve stems and caps that look really out of place. P.S. Yes, it DOES allow for monitoring the tire pressure of a 5th tire. It will be tracked alongside the two tires on the rear-axle according to the operating manual.
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H1LM002G55
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| Re: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
15-Jan Update:
Installed this on the 500GE.
I *really* like this aftermarket TPMS retrofit kit.
I have my front tires set at 33 PSI Cold, my rear tires are set at 35 PSI Cold.
I opted for the wireless system and I used the 3M adhesive tape to mount the display just behind the transfer case lever. I have to look DOWN to see the display but, when driving, the display diagram rotates continuously between each tire showing you tire location+PSI+Temperature.
The PSI readings are very precise and it shows fractional pressures i.e. 34.6 PSI.
I have Nitrogen Charged tires and they are Road Force Balanced on a GSP 9700. With tire pressures set to within 1 PSI of each other the ride is incredibly smooth.
Well worth the investment and the system really delivers.
Since the Brabus exhaust exits on the driver's side just in front of the left rear tire, I notice that the tire temperature for this tire on the highway was about 8-10 degrees higher than that of the passenger's side rear tire. I had to drop it 1 PSI cold to get the pressures to be even when at operating temperature on the highway.
Edited by H1LM002G55 1/15/2018 10:50 AM
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Otiswesty
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| Re: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
My G500 exhaust tip is in the same place, interesting factoid.
Thanks for the feedback as well. I did find out that there are two frequencies 315 and 433 MHz, of transmitters and many are interchangeable within a frequency such that my Mercedes transmitters may be reusable.
I am not having any tire work done until next summer, so it will wait until then.
Of note, I was unable to find that nice 2" gauge available for sale anywhere
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H1LM002G55
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Date registered: Mar 2010
Location: S Florida / Geneva / Jeddah
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| Re: Retrofit TPMS Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Early W463
otiswesty - 1/15/2018 5:32 PM
My G500 exhaust tip is in the same place, interesting factoid.
Thanks for the feedback as well. I did find out that there are two frequencies 315 and 433 MHz, of transmitters and many are interchangeable within a frequency such that my Mercedes transmitters may be reusable.
I am not having any tire work done until next summer, so it will wait until then.
Of note, I was unable to find that nice 2" gauge available for sale anywhere
I know where a normal G500 exhaust tip exits. The "slant cut" Brabus exhaust tips are within a few inches of the tire. The exhaust gasses are directed towards the face of the tire.
The display is wireless and uses 2 x AA Energizer batteries. Batteries are supposed to last at least one year.
The display is backlit for night driving, also. |
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