I had driven up there in the morning to check if they had the tire sensor, and if not, they order for it.

BHPian Rajain recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Guys

For those around Bangalore here is something I felt I must share.

In one of the recent long drives I got a flat and the roadside puncture guy found a faulty air value (TPMS was getting activated). And the puncture man while fixing the tire broke the tire pressure sensor defunct.

The TPMS kept showing malfunction on the screen and I had to get it fixed. Regular tire shop - Madhus and Tire Empire said cannot fix it and take it to Ford. I have not been to a Ford service centre in more than an year and never in Bangalore. Here is my experience of JSP Ford at Hosur Road today.

I had driven up there in the morning to check if they had the tire sensor, and if not, they order for it. Turns out they not just had it, they were ready to do the job immediately. I met Prathap (service manager). The team at JSP was super. They were confident, they were polite, knew the job - told me half an hour and fixed the stuff within 20 minutes. I was informed that parts are easy, there has been no disruption on parts for Ecosport, Ford Endeavour and Fiesta. For Ikon and Fusion they need 2-3 days and the parts come. This was very very reassuring.

Overall, besides the parts, I can also add that the place was spic and span, the toilets were cleaner than a 5 star hotel, tea coffee and basic snacks were easy, customer lounge had magazines, channel TV, neat clean sofas, and AC working. The service advisor updated me 3-4 times, the cost was within estimate and the job was done within half an hour.

There was spring in the feet of the staff that worked there and the energy everyone had was top of the line. Not once did it look like a workshop of a car company that closed. In fact there was even a Ford Mustang getting serviced there and I was informed that parts of the Mustang is also no issue.

This whole experience really stands out like a Toyota or a Maruti and Hyundai experience.

I would rate an overall service experience at 10 out of 10 at JSP Ford, Hosur Road.

Cheers

Rajain

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He even loaded the spare tyre so I could take out the car while rim was being worked upon & gave me a call when the rim was ready. All in all, I am very satisfied with the service he provides

BHPian montsa007 recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Services Offered : Tyre Balancing, Puncture Repair, Wheel Alignment, Nitrogen Filling, Sale of Tyres (Not Utilized this service), Rim Straightening (Through Contacts). May offer other services also, but I am not aware of (Pardon me I am a new driver, I've listed the services which I have utilized)

What I Like : Very sweet spoken guy, doesn't take you for a ride, is honest & dedicated towards the job, prices are reasonable, takes time to complete the work (Does not cut corners)

What I don't like : Nothing

I had quietly purchased an i20 (2012 AT) some time back after a lot of research/hunting/rejections, I did ask a known Uber Driver (Family member depends on him for pickups/drops, lives close to their place) & his mechanic to accompany for inspection, car passed inspection & I purchased it.

Post purchase driver advised to get the alignment, balancing & rotation done.

He took me to this shop, where the person Mr. Ram (Super chill guy, takes time to complete work & doesn't do half hearted work, is honest & isn't out there to loot you) inspected the suspensions & a few other parts of underbody as well. Suggested that 1 of the tyres has punctures, but its new so can be used. Aligned the tyres, did balancing as well. Charged 950 bucks.

He also mentioned that 1 of the rims has a slight bend, so need to get it repaired, I ignored it that day (being a new driver, didn't know the dangers, besides already offloaded my wallet a lot wasn't mentally prepared for any more hefty expense), but after a few days that tyre leaked, took it back to the same shop, he quoted 1800 to get the rim straightened through someone in his network who has the required machinery for the job, cleaned the rim as well & charged 2150 for the job (Includes rim straightening, cleaning, weight balance & nitrogen filling). He showed photos of the rim before & after cleanup, what impressed me is his honesty, I've seen shop owners keen to sell/stick/upsell their stuff (take customers for a ride), if he wanted he could have told me that I need to replace the tyre itself, but he did not. He even loaded the spare tyre so I could take out the car while rim was being worked upon & gave me a call when the rim was ready. All in all, I am very satisfied with the service he provides, he's a very humble (sweet spoken) guy & doesn't cut corners when it comes to delivering work .

A few days back, I noticed passenger side rear tyre had low air, turns out it was 10 PSI , only 2 things came to my mind either the puncture tyre is going to need a replacement or someone took out the air on purpose, neverthless I inflated the tyre with a portable inflator, monitored the tyre daily but there was no leak, went on a hunt for internal TPMS, sourced the Treel ones from a local shop for 650 a piece (The ones which say warranty not valid if sold as a standalone piece lol, but the shop owner said 5 years no questions asked warranty, just keep the bill safe). He did offer to fit the same for free, but was going to charge for balancing, won't offer to clean the interior rims. So i simply took the sensors & decided will take it to Ram's Store. Do note I stay in western line & Ram's shop is in central line, those who know this know what I am talking about. Its about 25+ Kilometers drive (1 way) in unforgiving Mumbai traffic, only to fit those sensors.

I happened to have a visit planned for Thane yesterday 8th Dec, reached in the afternoon & paid a visit to Ram Bhai with 1 sensor packet in my hand, He was chatting with an Innova (I think, or could be Ertiga?) owner that rear 2 tyres are gone & will need to be replaced, the Innova owner said that he only drives from Thane to Airport, Ram bhai suggested that tyres won't make the cut and its a risky bet to keep them on, get them changed asap. Owner asked if tyres were rotated, Ram bhai said since rear 2 tyres are no good didn't rotate them, I was waiting & smiling. The Innova owner paid & left.

After the Innova guy left I requested him that I need the following,

• Fit 5 TPMS sensors in the tyres

• Interior rim cleaning for other 4 wheels (Since we only cleaned 1 rim when the rim was being corrected)

• Wheel Balancing (After fitting sensors)

• Check the punctured tyre, if it can work, or needs to be replaced (As even on day 1 I went by his word, that the tyres are new & can hold even though it has punctures)

I had already marked the sensor boxes with tyre positions since I activated it on the app (Since some users reported their QR codes were already used), and informed him which sensor has to be applied where.

He quoted a nominal amount of 200 per tyre for fitting & about 400-500 for cleaning everything, wheel balancing as per the weights used. I do know people here have had their sensors fitted for 50 bucks a piece, but having the rims cleaned was crucial, so was the quality of work.

Dropped the car at about 10.30 am today (9th Dec), by 4 pm the fittings were done, rims were cleaned, nitrogen filled & wheels were balanced. Took a photo of his shop & informed him I'll share this on car forum (He may not even know what I was talking about, isn't very tech savvy).

He did mention that it was a time consuming job, since all rims had to be cleaned too much, but he doesn't handover the vehicle till he is satisfied with the job regardless of the time required (The only reason I drive all the way from western line to get tyre related stuff done). He also mentioned he doesn't usually take this job (Of fitting sensors since it is very time consuming, I completely understand since he can attend other vehicles for the time he spends fitting sensors, opening each tyre cleaning them, re-fitting the tyre & checking for any leaks), but since it was my car he agreed to it.

P.S. - I am not associated with him in any way, neither do I earn anything if you get your car serviced there, I simply love his nature, honesty & dedication towards work, which I'm sure you'll love too. He works alone. In this era where every shop owner tries to squeeze the max out of his/her customer once they step inside their store, this guy is a gem. If you do happen to pay him a visit, do mention the "i20 sensor" guy referred you, I'm sure it'll ring a bell.

Ram Aligners : +91-91378-19547

After the Treel sensors were fitted, all tyres were filled with 33 PSI of Nitrogen, I checked the car in the evening & Rear Left tyre had a pressure of 30, gave a call to Ram Bhai, he asked to visit the shop so he can check what is the issue (very close by) but I had something else to do so I said will visit tomorrow.

And today (11th Dec) morning the Rear Left was at 28 PSI, did a quick trip to Dmart & visited Ram Bhai, There was already a car on the alignment machine so I was wondering if I can go in or wait, called him from a distance, he said I can park behind the Tata, he checked the air, sprayed water on the tyre to check for leaks, took out the tyre & turns out there is a very small puncture (5th in the tyre) which was very hard to find as the tyre did not leak when sensors were fitted even after giving ample time after filling air, Ram Bhai repaired the 5th puncture. He said its possible the pressure of car causes one of the 4 punctures to leak out, as when taken out the tyre does not leak.

I asked what year was the Tyre manufactured?

He said 2019, so I asked him to leave fixing the puncture as its already a 5 year old dead horse, risky to drive on such an old tyre (altough it has good grip, but it has aged) & lets get the rear two tyres replaced (Currently Bridgestone Enzo 1?, thats what I think it was), the front ones are Yokohoma Earth. He informed both tyres have different profile in terms of width (I guess), so asked him to get a quote for Yoko & Bridgestone Sturdo (Not Enzo 1) since Sturdo is better. They come with 2 year unconditional warranty.

Asked him which is better, Yoko or Sturdo, he recommended Sturdo, didn't doubt 1 bit & asked him to go for Sturdo, since the difference between the two was a few hundred rupees, better to be safe than sorry.

He quoted the price (Didn't check anywhere else, as I trust this guy), paid him partial amount through Gpay have left the car at his shop. Requested him to make sure the new tyres match the front tyres in terms of width/size, and ensure not to swap the tyres else I'll have to re-do the sensors lol, rest he can take time to fix the tyres. He said not to worry about it, will give a call once the job is done, he even said I can take the car, he'll ring up once the tyres arrive, but since I don't plan to go anywhere today I felt like keeping the car there is better.

Here are the photos of the new tyres & a decal I made lol.

Car hasn't been washed for a few days as at relative's place, had to park the car on surface with red soil, tyres might have caught some of it.

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I was wondering how much profit Toyota is gaining, by shredding factory fitted TPMS on their 40 Lakh + vehicle.

BHPian winterfell recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Installed JK treel TPMS on Toyota Fortuner. Bought it from Flipkart. Four units cost was aroud 1700/-

W/o any warranty , as mentioned in the box

and fitting charges was 400/-

projections on android auto (some device wont support it, contact JK treel team).

Wheel balancing is recommended after the installation. I was wondering how much profit Toyota is gaining, by shredding factory fitted TPMS on their 40Lakh + vehicle. (it as available as an accessory for 6000/-).

I dropped the plan to install auto folding mirror function accessory as it would require to open the electrical stuffs on the driver side panel control. Also, I am considering for a basic audio upgradation with all door damping without any subwoofer and preferably without any amplifier reason being the same , want minimal electrical/wiring stuffs and I want to keep the vehicle in stock as much as possible. Morel Maximo MKII and JL audio C1 is among the first choice. Better suggestion/guidance (if any) from fellow BHP members are most welcomed.

Meanwhile Fortuner clocked 9200km, and 10000km/2nd Service service with a short term review is on the way.

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All 5 wheels of my Nissan Magnite now get the tyre pressure monitor.

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During my recent trip to Coimbatore, near the deep forest close to Vellingiri, I suddenly observed a decline in air pressure in my rear tire. This caught me off guard as I only became aware of it late in the evening, around 8 PM. Although this timing might not be deemed particularly late in the city, the scenario was quite distinct in that remote location, especially considering it was a Sunday. Regrettably, I found myself in a situation where there were limited options available. To compound matters, the following morning was scheduled to commence early.

I headed to a petrol station to fill up the air and tried to find a nearby puncture shop, but locating one wasn't as easy as I'd hoped. Eventually, I decided to wait until the morning to change the spare tire. This whole incident could have been easily avoided if I had a TPMS. When I finally checked,

I saw that the pressure had dropped from 35 to 16, although it happened quite slowly. I realized that had I noticed the drop earlier, I could have taken care of the issue myself.

I was part of a WhatsApp group focused on TPMS for quite a while, where I noticed that the sellers were quite responsive and helpful to other users. While I didn't have any intention of purchasing initially, I joined the group hoping to spot any potential good deals. The prices offered by local dealers in my area, Chennai, were considerably higher. However, within the group selling TPMS units – 4 pieces for 2000 and 5 pieces for 2500. What caught my attention even more was the fact that he offered support via WhatsApp for any troubleshooting within the group.

Intrigued by the offer, I decided to reach out to him and place an order for 5 pieces, which amounted to 2500. I made sure to specify that I needed TPMS units for steel wheels, not alloy wheels. I had come across a few reviews on Team-BHP that mentioned potential issues with leaks in steel wheels, so I wanted to ensure that I got a product suitable for my setup. The seller assured me that he would send me a compatible TPMS unit that would work seamlessly with steel wheels.

I went ahead and placed my order through WhatsApp.

As things were progressing smoothly, I initiated my quest to find a reliable tire shop in Chennai that could ensure a proper installation. Considering that the TPMS kit was from JK Tyres, I focused my search on nearby JK Tyre dealerships. I stumbled upon a reputable choice – JK Tyre near Tharamani. Encouraged by the positive reviews I found online { Google review ) I felt confident.

Received the package via Amazon shipping from Delhi.

I reached the shop directly on Sunday at 1 PM, following Google's information that the shop was scheduled to close at 2 PM. Although I had intended to visit in the morning, I ended up sleeping in and missed the opportunity. With a stroke of luck, I decided to try my chances and arrived at 1:20 p.m. I approached the staff and requested them to install the item. They gladly obliged. However, they cautioned that it might not fit perfectly on a steel wheel. Despite this, I was determined to give it a shot since I had acquired it specifically for steel alloy wheels.

To begin the installation process, they initially attempted to fit it on the spare tire (Stepney), and it aligned correctly. There was a minor issue when attempting to scan the QR code using the device. At this point, the shop's owner, Mr Senthil, intervened and explained that the QR code needed to be scanned from the box, not directly from the TPMS device. Following his guidance, the QR code was successfully scanned, and the device was quickly added to the app, where its readings became visible.

The entire process took about an hour to complete. Mr. Senthil was extremely helpful throughout and provided a thorough explanation of the process. He also showcased a different type of TPMS that they offer, which includes a steel component. In contrast, mine is of a rubber type.

I've come across indications that they might offer support for CarPlay. Regardless, the user interface doesn't translate well onto CarPlay. The UI seems misaligned or perhaps there are other alignment-related issues.

Balancing: ₹600

Fitting charge per tire: ₹250 x 5 tires

The total cost of the installation amounted to ₹1850/-

Shop:- JK Tyre Steel Wheels, OMR Tyres And Treads

The purchase of the 4-piece set through Kunal is priced at ₹2000/-

Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with any of the parties mentioned above. I am simply sharing my personal experience in the hopes that it may be of assistance to others.

The total cost of the product, including fitting: ₹4350/-

Will continue to provide product feedback over the long term. Thus far, the experience has been positive.

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It is not absolutely necessary but I find it mighty convenient after getting used to it in our car.

BHPian WhiskeyTangoFox recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Update: Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

Hey everyone, received a TPMS for the Himmy today, which I'd ordered from Amazon a couple of days ago.

Of course, there is no absolute necessity for a TPMS, but I do find it mighty convenient after getting used to it on our car; it is pretty helpful in identifying minor air leaks, pressure loss, and it also serves as a reminder to top up the air in the tyres.

This particular product offers the following features as per the description:

• Real-time Monitoring Pressure (Updates every 7 Seconds)
• Pressure Testing Range: 0~51 Psi (0~3.5 Bar )
• One can set High and Low-Pressure Alarm Values for Tires
• Seven Alarm Modes (error Range ±2psi)
• IP67 Waterproof

The Package comes with, 1 Monitor, One Handlebar Clamp, Two "Anti Theft" Nuts with a wrench, Two External Sensors and One USB Charger, plus some paperwork

In terms of accuracy, the front sensor is 2PSI lower than the value indicated by my tyre Inflator, and the Rear Sensor is 1PSI lower, which is within the advertised error range, so I'm fine with it. The temperature is at par with the ambient temp reading on my phone for this area. The unit can also be changed to BAR if you so prefer.

The Seven Alarms as advertised are for:

1. Low Pressure
2. Air Leakage
3. High Pressure
4. High Temperature
5. Low Power of Monitor
6. Low Power of Reciever
7. Loss of Signal

I haven't personally heard any of these alarms yet.

The Battery in the receivers is supposed to last approximately 1-2 years, and the replacement is fairly straightforward, as per the manual. Looks like it uses some type of button cell; not sure which one yet, as I didn't open it up. I did try removing the receiver without the included wrench and couldn't, albeit without any tools. With a plier or something of the sort, it may be possible to remove it, but very difficult due to the thin nature of the nut. My only worry is the monitor itself. There isn't any screen protector provided with the same, and It can easily be unscrewed. But then again, it is pointless without the receivers as they are linked and are not standalone. Then again, there is always that thought at the back of my head.

If you have any solutions for the same, I'd love to hear them. I will update this thread on any other developments with the same. Cheers!

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How will the MID know which tyre has been put where after the rotation?

BHPian Mr.RaghavDhir recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Hi mods and forum members, I have a question regarding TPMS and tyre rotation.

I recently purchased a Seltos HTX IVT that came in with a factory TPMS. The readings are displayed on the MID. All good till here!

Is any form of re-calibration or re-assignment required after a tyre rotation? As in how will the MID (or whatever is driving the display of readings) know which tyre went where? I searched quite a bit but did not find a cohesive answer.

Here's what GTO had to say about the matter:

Very valid question!

• My 530d has the old-school, limited functionality ABS-linked TPMS. It never gives a low-pressure warning below 70 - 80 kmph and never gives real-time tyre pressure either. On this car, there is no problem with recognising which tyre is the culprit.
• On my Thar however, it's all messed up. We got the tyres upsized and the tyre installer put them back in whatever order. So, I never know what tyre pressure reading is for which tyre.

For now, I use a Michelin tyre gauge. But it would be interesting to know the real solution to this problem.

Here's what BHPian NomadSK had to say about the matter:

The process for resetting the TPMS must be there in the owner’s manual. Here’s what it says for Thar!

Here's what BHPian robincsamuel had to say about the matter:

I have gone through the owner's manual now and couldn't find anything regarding that, neither in the TPMS section nor in the tyre rotation section.

Then, I had a quick chat with the service advisor from Naara Kia, J P Nagar, and he said the sensor is programmed to handle that automatically. I believe that's correct because I got my tyres rotated at Madhus, and the TPMS is working perfectly. Really cool!

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The readings are transmitted over Bluetooth and it works if your phone is in the 100-meter range.

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After a gap of several months, me and my wife finally managed to find time for a small vacation. We decided to visit Gokarna for some quiet and relaxing beach time. Of course, we were going to drive there from our home in Bangalore as both of us love long drives.

We decided not to halt in between and do the complete drive the same day. I have driven down from Goa before but had taken a night halt at Davanagere. This was going to be the longest single-day drive for me. Our car was in top shape, just serviced 3 weeks prior. But since our 9-month-old daughter was also going to be on this trip with us I did not want to take any chances and wanted to be thoroughly prepared. Everything was ready but my ordeal with tyre problems was worrying me a little.

A TPMS was always on my wishlist and I decided to get it installed before the trip. A TPMS can give early warning in case of puncture allowing you sufficient time to find a remedy. Some TPMS-es can also give a warning for high pressure resulting from high temperature. So a week prior to the trip I got it installed in my car. Following are some details about its installation and my experience during the trip and since.

There are several aftermarket TPMS-es available online and offline. Some well-rated ones on Amazon can be bought for as less as Rs 2500 for a set of four. However, I decided to go with Treel brand ones, which cost around Rs 5k for a set of four. Treel is a sub-brand of JK Tyres and I decided to put my trust in them over the cheaper Chinese brands (I am not sure if Treel is manufactured in India).

There are two types of TPMS available - internally fitted and externally fitted. The external ones are totally DIY. You just have to screw it on the valve. The downside is that they have to be removed every time you need to inflate the tyre (though there are some splitters available which split the valve in two - one for the TPMS and one for inflating). Also, the external ones can be easily stolen.

The internal ones are fitted inside the tyre. It replaces the valve with its own and sits snugly stuck to the inside of the rim. The only problem with these is that they have a non-replaceable battery. Treel offers 5 years warranty on them including the batteries. You need to remove the tyres to install the internal TPMS, so you will have to visit a tyre shop.

I inquired about a JK tyre reseller nearby and they had the internal TPMS available at the same price as on Amazon. Also, they offered installation, wheel alignment and balancing for free. It was a no-brainer to get it offline from them.

The installation was simple and quick. Took hardly 30mins for installation followed by a few minutes for balancing and alignment.

Following the installation you need to install Treel's app on your phone and scan the QR code for each TPMS sensor labelling them as Front-Left, Front-Right, Rear-Left and Rear-Right, depending on where each sensor is installed. When you rotate the wheels you can change the label of each sensor to match the correct position of the tyre. Alternatively, you can buy a separate screen that sits on your dashboard and shows the sensor readings. I decided to use the app as it can also show the readings on Android Auto. The readings are transmitted over Bluetooth (BLE) and it works if your phone is in 100-meter range.

The default screen showing the pressure and temperature of each tyre.

The settings screen where you can choose the unit and set alert sound.

Alert history is also preserved.

You can see the current readings on Android Auto too.

In the app you can select a tyre to see the readings history.

You can also set the low and high thresholds for each tyre. The battery charge is also shown.

After the installation, I had a week's time before the trip. I checked the pressure daily, using the app and Michelin 4203 Digital Tyre Pressure gauge. The Treel sensor's readings are within +/- 0.5 PSI range of what I can see in the Michelin gauge.

The pressure did not drop from 36PSI over the week. I was a bit concerned because I had read some reviews about air leakage from the sensor valve.

On the day of the trip, the cold tyre pressure was 36 PSI in the morning. I did not change the default pressure and temperature thresholds in the app. Our drive from Bangalore till Hubbali was uneventful. The road from Hubbali is an undivided single lane with lots of turns on the ghat section.

In this section, I got several warning notifications of high tyre temperature. The front tyres were heating and I received the first warning at 61 degrees C. The front left tyre was heating a bit more than the front right. The pressure had also jumped to 42 PSI. The rear tyres were around 50 degrees C. I was not sure if 60 degrees was a matter of concern but still, we took a break of 15 mins and parked in the shade to let the temperature drop. Later I searched about the temperature specifications for my tyres but unfortunately could not find very reliable information. Some articles suggest that temperatures upto 90 degrees C should be safe in modern tyres. Will do more reading to learn about this.

The warning notification is shown in the Android auto accompanied by a loud alert sound.

We returned at night and there was a clear difference in tyre pressure and temperature even though we took just two very short breaks and drove almost continuously. We did not get any alerts.

I have been driving in the city since the Gokarna trip and I am keeping an eye on the readings. I have noticed the following even on short drives (5-10kms):

• The front tyres heat up more than the rear tyres. The pressure also increases more in the front tyres. My car is front-wheel driven.
• The temperature in the front tyres goes up to mid-50 degrees. The pressure goes to around 40 PSI. The rear pressure hardly increases though the temperature increases a little bit.
• For some reason, my front left tyre heats up the more with highest pressure increase too.

That's my short review of my experience of installing and using Treel TPMS for about two months. I will post updates if there are any new noteworthy observations. Thanks for reading.

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TPMS has a lifetime of up to 10 years, its operating temperature is -40 to 120 degrees C and weighs 37 gm.

Continental has become the first tier 1 supplier to manufacture Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in India. The company will produce TPMS for passenger cars at its Bangalore plant.

The Bangalore plant is Continental's largest electronics manufacturing plant in India. The company plans to scale up TPMS production capacity to cater to the local as well as export markets.

TPMS measures the pressure, temperature and detects the motion of the tyre. The unit, placed inside the tyre, transmits the information through radio frequency and the vehicle communication network to a display in the instrument cluster. TPMS provides crucial information about the status of the tyres, including the pressure and temperature of each wheel position, enabling the driver to maintain optimal air pressure.

Some of the other advantages of TPMS include optimal rolling resistance, safety, reduced fuel consumption, fewer CO2 emissions and extended battery range for EVs. TPMS has a lifetime of up to 10 years, its operating temperature is -40 to 120 degrees C and weighs 37 gm.

Continental also offers additional TPMS features such as advanced 'problem tire' localization functions, Smartphone Apps such as Filling Assistant and Tire Data.

After adding the beautiful spoiler, the itch for alloys had started and I had made up my mind that it would be only OEM Alloys and nothing aftermarket.

BHPian Ashtoncastelino recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Few more add-ons to the Swift:

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS):

A friend of mine recommended getting TPMS since I do a lot of drives and in these times it is crucial to have TPMS which displays tyre pressure in real time and warns of abnormal or sudden changes in tyre pressure.

Finally bit the bullet and got a economical one from this seller named SKYSHOP. My friend Ashish had recommended getting TPMS from the above seller since he has had good support for the TPMS. Got the Internal sensors Set of 5 and it arrived in 5 days.

Seller called me and instructed on how to go about the installation and pairing which was fairly easy. Took the car to my tyre guy in my town. Asked him to remove all the 5 tyres, one by one I installed the sensors and then made sure it popped up on the display one by one with accurate tyre pressure psi. Took the opportunity to rotate the tyres as mentioned in service manual and placed the TPMS display on the dashboard. Job well done and I was out in an hour.

Been almost more than a year since I've been using this TPMS and its been an absolute Champ ! The pressure readings are off by just 1-2 PSi Max other than that no complaints. The Display was last charged with cable in 2022 Feb and till date hasn't required charging since it charges using the tiny solar panel on itself. It has helped quite a bit during long drives.

Variable Intermittent Wiper Stalk:

Got the S-Cross wiper stalk from Boodmo and it arrived in 3 days flat. To match the symmetry, ordered a 2nd gen Swift lighting stalk from Boodmo as well.

I ordered the lighting stalk from Minda and not MGP since Minda was slightly cheaper and had free delivery at that time.

• Name: SWITCH ASSY LIGHTING & TURN
• Price: ₹610
• Part Number: S12080-000M00
• Link

• Name: SWITCH ASSY, WIPER & WASHER
• Price: ₹930
• Part Number: 37310M74L40
• Link

New (Top) VS Old wiper stalk (bottom).

Both new stalks.

Installed the headlight stalk.

Installed the new wiper stalk.

The two parts were a direct fit with no drama, looked superb compared to the outgoing stalks and also worked as expected. Dad too was missing the Variable Intermittent option on the swift since he used to always use it on his 2013 Toyota Rav4. Huge thanks to DBHPian Audioholic for this find.

Replacing the License Plate Lamps:

Ordered these from Boodmo and also picked up a pair "Super LEDs" for ₹80 to go with them.

The entire floor gets illuminated due to the powerful LED's. Absolute delight to the eyes.

• Name: Super 2828 LED (Pair)
• Link

• Part number:35910M75J11
• Price: ₹92
• Link

Finally Getting the Alloys:

After adding the beautiful spoiler, the itch for alloys had started and I had made up my mind that it would be only OEM Alloys and nothing aftermarket. I absolutely loved the Type 1 Alloy wheels of the ZXi ( 2005-2007). Prices we're ranging about 12,000- 14,000 for a set of 4 on Facebook Marketplace and OLX.

A good friend of mine was selling his ZXi which wasn't in a top shape and wanted to sell it off. I asked him if I could exchange my rims with his alloys. He agreed ! It was a set of 5 alloys and the price was too good to pass on.

Both the cars were taken to the shop to exchange the rims and refit them along with the TPMS sensors on mine.

The looks of the Swift after fitting the alloys.

Signing off with a photo with another ZXi.

Regards,

Ashton Castelino.

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Comes with a 5 year warranty and is pretty easy to install as well. Feels reliable too.

BHPian RaviCar recently shared this with other enthusiasts.

Installed Treel TPMS on my Harrier today. Bought the set from Kunal Relan only. Rs. 3,150 for 5.

Installed at Balaji Tyres Delhi/ located at Gurgaon border. Recommended. Rs. 500 for 5 tyres. Plus Rs. 700 for tyre balancing and alignment which was due at 8,500 kms since last done.

Total: Rs. 4,350.

Pros:

• Looks reliable 5 year warranty.
• Sets/fits well.
• Easy installation.
• Android Auto display.
• Can set individual tyre pressures.

Cons:

• Notifications don't go away even after disconnection. And its going to be a permanent feature. Taking screen real estate for ever.
• No Apple CarPlay support.

Tip:

• Configure and label all tyres before going to the store.

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