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Old 08-29-2018, 10:48 PM   #1
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Tireminder sensor started showing 36 lbs pressure

I have the Tireminder system on our VEGAS and has worked great until today. It shows a low tire notification and 36 lbs of pressure (should be 75). Grabbed the trusty air gauge and shows 72 lbs.

Replaced battery on the sensor, no change. Is it just a bad sensor? Anyone else have issues like this?

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Old 08-29-2018, 11:17 PM   #2
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Tire pressure

Have you tried switching sensors on two tires and see what happens. That should tell you for sure.
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Old 08-29-2018, 11:21 PM   #3
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My TireMinders occasionally send crazy signals. But they seem to self correct. It痴 only happened a couple of times and for no apparent reason.
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Old 08-29-2018, 11:59 PM   #4
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Could be the gasket on that sensor. Switching them is a good idea.
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Old 08-30-2018, 12:05 AM   #5
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Agree with Jamie, when you change batteries, you should always change the gasket (if you use the Minder battery program they send them to you every year for free.)
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Old 08-30-2018, 12:09 AM   #6
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Tire pressure

Purchased new tires on my auto last year. Recently auto kept alarming low pressure on RR tire. Kept checking and the tire pressure was ok. After a couple of weeks noticed LF tire was very low. Aired it up and problem solved except a nail was in side wall requiring tire replacement. Tire dealer had to reprogram tire pressure sensor to car computer so it knew where each tire was.

A low pressure warning in my case was correct, just not the right tire location.
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Old 08-30-2018, 01:21 AM   #7
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Could be the gasket on that sensor. Switching them is a good idea.
Yeah swapped the sensor with the other front sensor and that sensor showed normal. So it is definitely the sensor, just wasn't sure what to do about it
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Old 09-01-2018, 12:27 PM   #8
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different brand, but I've had luck with similar issues, by removing and replacing the sensor. I think sometimes it just doesn't seat the valve well...
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Old 09-03-2018, 01:42 AM   #9
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Actually had a "bad" sensor. Removed the sensor from the receiver and couldn't get it to add again.

Had to go to CW and buy a couple to replace the bad one.

Cant say I am impressed with MINDER's customer support as left messages, emails and chat messages. No response.
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Old 09-03-2018, 01:06 PM   #10
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Actually had a "bad" sensor. Removed the sensor from the receiver and couldn't get it to add again.

Had to go to CW and buy a couple to replace the bad one.

Cant say I am impressed with MINDER's customer support as left messages, emails and chat messages. No response.


I知 surprised. I have found their customer support to be not just fine but outstanding. I think you値l change your opinion once you get ahold of them.
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Old 09-03-2018, 04:38 PM   #11
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I知 surprised. I have found their customer support to be not just fine but outstanding. I think you値l change your opinion once you get ahold of them.
I agree. Todd and Marlon, the two i spoke with the most, are great.

When are you calling where they didn't answer??

I've never had a problem reaching them during business hours.

I had an old unit, 400c I believe, that was having problems. They checked it out, replaced a couple sensors, and shipped it back for free. I later upgraded to a tm77. They took my old unit as a trade in and gave me a great deal on the new unit.

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Old 09-03-2018, 11:23 PM   #12
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I知 surprised. I have found their customer support to be not just fine but outstanding. I think you値l change your opinion once you get ahold of them.
True, I did not try their number during business hours. But, was hit by leave chat messages and email messages when I was on their customer support web site, so I assumed I would get some response to those inquiries.

I had read that their support was.really great, so I guess I was surprised I didn't hear back.

So far, their products seem to be really good. Thanks for the feedback.
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Old 09-03-2018, 11:30 PM   #13
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Was having another problem with my sensors not changing temp while driving. Marlon told me not to tighten them to tight on the valve stem. Hmmm. I always put them on real tight. Was afraid they would fall off. Was told only 1/4-1/2 turn after hearing the air stop while putting them on

Well I readjusted all the sensors on the stems and all read fine now. Marlon was prepared to send me new sensors if this didn't work

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Old 09-03-2018, 11:48 PM   #14
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Was having another problem with my sensors not changing temp while driving. Marlon told me not to tighten them to tight on the valve stem. Hmmm. I always put them on real tight. Was afraid they would fall off. Was told only 1/4-1/2 turn after hearing the air stop while putting them on

Well I readjusted all the sensors on the stems and all read fine now. Marlon was prepared to send me new sensors if this didn't work

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Thanks for the tip
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