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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One of my tire pressure sensors went bad according to my mechanic.  He says over $200 to replace it.  I don't care that much about replacing it but the warning is constantly on and it's annoying.  Any way to get this done for less?  Why is it so expensive?[/quote]

The sensor probably costs about $60-$90 depending on who makes it. Labor to remove the wheel, remove the tire, install the sensor, remount and balance the tire and put it back on the car is the balance. $200 is a good price for that. You can wait until you need new tires and do it then, but the problem with that is unless you monitor your pressure manually you won’t know if you’ve got a low tire or not, until you start to get uneven wear, and then it’s too late. Plus, it’s a safety thing. Unless you’re willing to check your pressure at each fill up, and most people don’t, you’re better off just fixing it. C’mon, it’s $200. That’s not much.

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I also forgot to mention that some cars (certain Mercedes AMG vehicles, and Chevy Corvettes, plus other) will put the ECU into a safe mode that limits throttle response and reduces engine power, because the car thinks it has a low tire, because the tire sensor is throwing a code. So the car will reduce performance so you don’t go hooning around on a flat tire.  [/quote]

Thanks, I appreciate your take on this.  My car is a Ford.  I check the tire pressure whenever I think of it but not every time I get gas.  $200 is kind of a lot to me.  My mechanic says don't worry about it, just check pressure every now and then.  Thankfully it's not something that would fail the safety inspection.[/quote]

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