Dafansu Turbocharged November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 28 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said: I'm into my 2nd sets of TPMS within the last 1 year due to air leaking from 1 of the tires. Similar to my previous set, the air leaked was gradual. Last Saturday, I just top that tire to 30 PSI and the car was not moved on Sunday. The PSI dropped to 15 on the Monday morning. No nail was found and I even replaced the valve. The tire and valve are completely ruled out coz the 2nd set was used on my previous ride and I carried over to my new ride couples of weeks ago. I read this thread and someone rang the bell about over tightened the sensor and might lead to air leakage. Anyway, the 2 sets cost about $20+. Any recommendation for better ones? I saw the Xiaomi brand but it is shipping from overseas, any local seller? xiaomi shops in malls got sell also ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer_toons 2nd Gear November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Dafansu said: xiaomi shops in malls got sell also Thanks. Anyone using this Xiaomi TPMS? Any difference from the $20++ ones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafansu Turbocharged November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 It works the same just that maybe quality better and may last longer, but then all this may depends on luck also. I'm happy with my $20 plus one, just change anytime if faulty. $20plus one got more variety, eg windscreen mount etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Hypersonic November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 6 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said: Thanks. Anyone using this Xiaomi TPMS? Any difference from the $20++ ones? Only added Bluetooth connection to phone apps. All the rest are sama sama. Even looks the same! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 33 minutes ago, Dafansu said: It works the same just that maybe quality better and may last longer, but then all this may depends on luck also. I'm happy with my $20 plus one, just change anytime if faulty. $20plus one got more variety, eg windscreen mount etc. The good thing about Steelmate is that sensor can be replaced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
inlinesix Hypersonic November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 On 11/13/2020 at 10:33 PM, Discoburg said: Couldn't seem to buy in Taobao. Use this "汽车胎压监测器 铁将军" to search 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer_toons 2nd Gear November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 Just saw that the Xiaomi ones is internal sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoburg Supersonic November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 29 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said: Just saw that the Xiaomi ones is internal sensor. They have both versions. Should be buying an external sensor set this week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer_toons 2nd Gear November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 Just now, Discoburg said: They have both versions. Should be buying an external sensor set this week. I saw the Xiaomi featuring on Lazada and Shopee having the internal sensor. Can share where you see the internal sensor ones? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 in case if you are intending to use the external TPMS, at the wheel cap, do take note of the little O ring. once damaged or misplaced, the leaking/reading will be inaccurate and very disturbing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discoburg Supersonic November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 39 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said: I saw the Xiaomi featuring on Lazada and Shopee having the internal sensor. Can share where you see the internal sensor ones? Carousell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafansu Turbocharged November 16, 2020 Share November 16, 2020 6 hours ago, Kurty said: in case if you are intending to use the external TPMS, at the wheel cap, do take note of the little O ring. once damaged or misplaced, the leaking/reading will be inaccurate and very disturbing. u mean on the TPMS cap itself? not all will have the O ring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer_toons 2nd Gear November 17, 2020 Share November 17, 2020 14 hours ago, Dafansu said: u mean on the TPMS cap itself? not all will have the O ring. Can advise which models (other than internal sensors) do not have the O rings? The O rings are damaged due to over tightening in both sets in my case. I had over tightened for my 1st set leading to air leaks. I thought it was malfunctioning and checked back with the seller. Then I learnt the O ring was damaged due to over tightening. Purchased the 2nd set and this time round, I was very mindful while screwing in the caps after top up. Last week, air starts to leak from 1 of the tires again. This 2nd set is only about 3 months old. So looking for replacement now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurty Supercharged November 17, 2020 Share November 17, 2020 20 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said: Can advise which models (other than internal sensors) do not have the O rings? The O rings are damaged due to over tightening in both sets in my case. I had over tightened for my 1st set leading to air leaks. I thought it was malfunctioning and checked back with the seller. Then I learnt the O ring was damaged due to over tightening. Purchased the 2nd set and this time round, I was very mindful while screwing in the caps after top up. Last week, air starts to leak from 1 of the tires again. This 2nd set is only about 3 months old. So looking for replacement now. 15 hours ago, Dafansu said: u mean on the TPMS cap itself? not all will have the O ring. i gave up eventually.. a quick solution is cutting rubberband and insert into the cap... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mersaylee Hypersonic November 17, 2020 Share November 17, 2020 What O ring are you guys referring to? Any picture? Not the washer that needs a spanner to lock or unlock right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Hypersonic November 17, 2020 Share November 17, 2020 57 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said: Can advise which models (other than internal sensors) do not have the O rings? The O rings are damaged due to over tightening in both sets in my case. I had over tightened for my 1st set leading to air leaks. I thought it was malfunctioning and checked back with the seller. Then I learnt the O ring was damaged due to over tightening. Purchased the 2nd set and this time round, I was very mindful while screwing in the caps after top up. Last week, air starts to leak from 1 of the tires again. This 2nd set is only about 3 months old. So looking for replacement now. You can consider buying back the exact same model, and just use one sensor from the new set by reprogramming the receiver (usually by deflating and then inflating that particular tyre for internal type, not sure procedure for the screwed in type.) Then you have 3 more spare sensors! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamer_toons 2nd Gear November 17, 2020 Share November 17, 2020 42 minutes ago, Kurty said: i gave up eventually.. a quick solution is cutting rubberband and insert into the cap... I thought of the same too.... but the usual rubber band seems kind of thick. Or maybe I can simply stuff it in. 20 minutes ago, mersaylee said: What O ring are you guys referring to? Any picture? Not the washer that needs a spanner to lock or unlock right? It’s not the washer. If you invert the sensor cap, there is a O shape rubber that sits inside the groove. When you screw the cap onto the valve, I think this O ring will make contact with the edge of the valve and prevent air from escaping. When this ring is missing (mine was struck inside the valve previously) or damaged, air will escape gradually and the display will sound an alarm of low air pressure in that tire. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volvobrick Hypersonic November 17, 2020 Share November 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, Dreamer_toons said: I thought of the same too.... but the usual rubber band seems kind of thick. Or maybe I can simply stuff it in. What about using a used bicycle inner tube to cut out? ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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