TPMS DIY Tool coming ???
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TPMS DIY Tool coming ???
I just spoke to support representatives at ATEQ and BARTEC, and they have both stated support for the CZ4a TPMS coming in late 09. The good thing about ATEQ is that they are releasing a DIY tool which is less than 150 bucks per this site:
http://www.revolutionsupply.com/quickset.aspx
This tool is already available, just doesn't support the CZ4A yet. ATEQ's website unfortunately does not have much info yet.
If enough of us call these guys to ask about the product, I think we might get it sooner than that. Their number is 734 451 9449 and choose option 1 for sales.
They also have a model called the VT55 which is the equivalent of the Bartec400 Tech tool in a much higher price range (1500 - 1700). But these tools are also expected to support the CZ4A in the same time frame.
So, for the summer set I just bought, I will probably just buy the sensors from a dealer to ensure compatibility and NOT have them programmed for now. 100 for reprogramming is just crazy.
http://www.revolutionsupply.com/quickset.aspx
This tool is already available, just doesn't support the CZ4A yet. ATEQ's website unfortunately does not have much info yet.
If enough of us call these guys to ask about the product, I think we might get it sooner than that. Their number is 734 451 9449 and choose option 1 for sales.
They also have a model called the VT55 which is the equivalent of the Bartec400 Tech tool in a much higher price range (1500 - 1700). But these tools are also expected to support the CZ4A in the same time frame.
So, for the summer set I just bought, I will probably just buy the sensors from a dealer to ensure compatibility and NOT have them programmed for now. 100 for reprogramming is just crazy.
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Subscribing, please keep us updated. It'd be cool if a handful of guys would pick these up and hook up other X owners at meets. A few bucks here or a free beer, I mean coffee there maybe. The dealerships I've called have all wanted far more than I care to part with for this service.
#5
They will work fine if you swap the sensors to aftermarket rims. The problem is if you want to run two sets of rims (summer vs winter) with two sets of sensors. Each time you want to change wheels, you need to get the dealer to reprogram your car to recognize the other set of 4 sensors. Having a relatively cheap tool to do this would be great! Just get a bunch of local owners to chip in $25 a piece
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I saw that also. I'd probably write down every number and piece of information legible on the units to prevent having to pull the tires off again. It sounds like that won't help you, but anyone else doing it should probably write them down or take photos.
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As far as I know, a regular TPMS Reset tool can reset it wirelessly and read the ID off it. Pretty sure you dont need to pull out the tire to read this info. Now, whether this tool does it or not is a whole different story.