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Mar 10, 2018 23:07:53 GMT
Post by tankman on Mar 10, 2018 23:07:53 GMT
Right, it's about time I finally get round to fitting a TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitor System) to my Rav4.2 I was thinking about this Fleabay item: 
But to be difficult, I want to "adjust" (I guess I mean break...) the display out to fit into/into one of these 4 panels just below the ashtray:  What are these small panel-things called? So that I know what I have to find when I inevitably break that too. I'm sure I've read this before here somewhere, but I've not been able to find it. Or alternatively, does anyone know a part that will fit straight in? |
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Mar 10, 2018 23:17:20 GMT
Post by davrav on Mar 10, 2018 23:17:20 GMT
You mean switch blanks?
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Mar 10, 2018 23:52:39 GMT
Post by Hoovie on Mar 10, 2018 23:52:39 GMT
I bought this TPMS System for my RAV4.2 (the one that had the Exhaust you bought): 
TPMS by David, on Flickr It was actually described as being for a Toyota. I think that i sby virtue of the size of the Display. It would be a good fit in a switch blank position. this is a close up of the display 
display by David, on Flickr Because I decided to sell the RAV4 before installing this, I actually fitted it to my VW Camper instead - these have similar size Switch Blanks. Worked very well. I'll see if I can find a photo tomorrow on the other computer. The internal sensors are actually better then the screw-in ones, but need to be professionally installed. Charges will vary - I actually paid the Tyre Dealer just £10 to have the 4 sensors retro-installed and wheels rebalanced! (they did it as a favour as it was my own vehicle - we used to put work each others way). I'd guess usually maybe £50? EDIT: This is a cached photo of the display in my VW  The Display looks very small but in actual use it is fine - the numbers cycle between pressure and temperature. I would fit the same again. This is a similar unit ... www.aliexpress.com/item/CAREUD-TPMS-U912-Monitor-for-Nissan-Mazda-Toyota-Honda-Tire-Pressure-Monitor-System-Used-for-Monitor/32851904340.html?ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_1_10152_10151_10065_10344_10068_10342_10325_10343_10546_10340_10548_10341_10084_10083_10618_10307_10135_10133_5711211_10313_10059_10534_100031_10103_10627_10626_10624_10623_10622_5722411_10621_10620_10811_5711311,searchweb201603_25,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=532baaf1-8c96-4e54-b122-0f173e27c104-9&algo_pvid=532baaf1-8c96-4e54-b122-0f173e27c104&transAbTest=ae803_5&priceBeautifyAB=0 (note the link above is just a display - it doesn't include sensors. Added it so you can compare dimensions) |
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TPMS
Mar 11, 2018 9:32:58 GMT
Post by unclebob on Mar 11, 2018 9:32:58 GMT
Right, it's about time I finally get round to fitting a TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitor System) to my Rav4.2 I was thinking about this Fleabay item:
But to be difficult, I want to "adjust" (I guess I mean break...) the display out to fit into/into one of these 4 panels just below the ashtray: What are these small panel-things called? So that I know what I have to find when I inevitably break that too. I'm sure I've read this before here somewhere, but I've not been able to find it. Or alternatively, does anyone know a part that will fit straight in? That ashtray panel comes out if you want to modify it...pull out astray out and you’ll see a screw above ...undo and firmly pull panel 👍🏻 |
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Post by tankman on Mar 11, 2018 14:18:48 GMT
It's patently obvious when you put it like that. Thanks  |
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Mar 11, 2018 14:56:43 GMT
Post by tankman on Mar 11, 2018 14:56:43 GMT
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TPMS
Mar 11, 2018 16:21:24 GMT
Post by jasehutch on Mar 11, 2018 16:21:24 GMT
That looks like a really neat set up.. :TU:
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Mar 11, 2018 19:52:08 GMT
via mobile
Post by 152bobby on Mar 11, 2018 19:52:08 GMT
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TPMS
Mar 11, 2018 21:30:17 GMT
Post by Hoovie on Mar 11, 2018 21:30:17 GMT
FWIW, This is the ORANGE (aka TyreSure) TPMS display mounted on the Ashtray in my 2005 4.2 Great way to mount and avoiding drilling mount holes. 
RAV4.2-TPMS by David, on Flickr The Orange TPMS was one of my favourite TPMS systems, but tended to move towards smaller displays now. Alternative Mounting Location: Same Orange TPMS system, this time mounted on Velcro above the Rear View Mirror on my 2011 4.3  TPMS-Display by David, on Flickr The top Inset photo is showing the temperature; the lower inset photo is showing something I cannot remember! Final Picture: The "Toyota" TPMS Display as mentioned earlier, installed on my VW T4 Campervan.  T4 Dash by David, on Flickr This picture is quite interesting in a way as shows the kind of adapation it is easy to do ... There were originally a row of 5 Switch Blanlks, and only one used. Added a Switch to one blank to control the radio so I can have the radio come on without the keys when camping; next one added a USB Port for the Radio; next to the that is the TPMS; then the Heated Rear Window (original switch) and finally a Hazard Light from a VW Passat relocated from a large "Commerical" Hazard Switch in the area above, into which I then fitted a Turbo Boost Gauge. Below the Switches is a Sat Nav fitted onto the Ashtray and a coin tray. Below the radio was a cubby in which I made a housing for a pair of dual USB Sockets, plus a pair of Battery Voltmeters (one for Starter, one for Leisure). So standard Dash Area, 'repurposed' extensively and pretty easily. Depends if you like to keep a 100% OEM look I guess |
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