traintech55
Senior Member
Good morning all. I just finished installing this great kit on my Ram pickup. Got it on Amazon for under $150.00. Easy install, and uses the current Chrysler frequency band of 433 mhz. See the attached pictures. Bill.
I have seen these used for trailers....
it surprises me that they are doing this for older cars.
That makes a lot of sense.... If I still had a car trailer, that would be perfect.I have seen these used for trailers.
In doing my research, I found many different kits. Most use the plastic valve stem, or a cap that screws on the stem. I believe they are making the kits to bring the older vehicles up to the new standard, (kind of like the third brake light kits from years ago).I've been in the TRW factory that used to make these. It always looked like a simple arrangement at the wheel although I believe the receiver was part of the BCM (body control module).
It just looked to me like an aftermarket retrofit could be pretty easy. Even that band style sensor in the Fords isn't all that complicated. This is one of the newer bits that I would like in my old cars.
That said, with all the newer cars already having the TPS system, it surprises me that they are doing this for older cars.