Readout the same as tire pressure gauge. Yes, wheels need cleaning, and flash picks up every little piece of nearly invisible dust
Installed live read out TPMS
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I don't think so. But the lighter plug in front just seems such perfect placement, could always add any number of 2-in-1 plugs if you need that outlet
I'm thinking they are, as when I attached them you hear that faint hiss, then it stops, kind of like when you attach the hose to your propane tank on your bbq. I'm guessing that that free flow of air is what's creating the pressure reading. Is there where you scare me in to thinking that that constant pressure n the inner valve is causing some premature wear? THANKS 
Edit: I realized, even if the valve pins are constantly pushed in - no big deal. There's always sprung pressure on the valve core anyway, now it's just pushed in another 1/2 mm
Edit: I realized, even if the valve pins are constantly pushed in - no big deal. There's always sprung pressure on the valve core anyway, now it's just pushed in another 1/2 mm
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I honestly dont know what effect that may have.
Was just wondering how it operates. The lack of live reading out of the box on the CX5 is one of my biggest complaints.
The one you got is quite cool actually with the power socket plug. Good view as well.
p.s there is a guy that made it show on the old infotainment buts its a lot of hacking to do it + new bluetooth sensors which fit the Mazda ones.
Was just wondering how it operates. The lack of live reading out of the box on the CX5 is one of my biggest complaints.
The one you got is quite cool actually with the power socket plug. Good view as well.
p.s there is a guy that made it show on the old infotainment buts its a lot of hacking to do it + new bluetooth sensors which fit the Mazda ones.
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Yes, there are several kits on Amazon that actually consist of the more traditional, internal TPMS sensors, then a receiving unit but they seem to run close to $300. Then you also have to remount the tire with them
I'm curious: while the readout shows all four tires at 35psi, is the car actually reporting four different tire pressures or is it reporting only one (or an average) of the tire pressures? In other words, if the right rear tire pressure when down, would only the right rear display show a reduced tire pressure or would all four displays show reduced tire pressure?
Good to hear. However, it was my understanding the the CX-5 didn't monitor individual tire pressure. Perhaps it does, but just doesn't offer that option in the cockpit?
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2019 CX5 sig 2.2 diesel / 2016.5 CX5 touring 2.5na
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The fact the hardware exists and they just don't give us the programming to see it is sad.
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My Lexus never needed to be re-registered. The receivers were stationary. They reported what their closest sensor was telling them.
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Sure. Just higher cost. Makes sense for luxury brands.
I have a 2020 Signature; would this car have the "read all four, but only display one"?
HyFlyer
2019 CX5 sig 2.2 diesel / 2016.5 CX5 touring 2.5na
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There is a sensor in each wheel that sends pressure and temperature info to the car brains. However, It doesn't display anything in the car other than a low pressure warning light if any one of the four drop pressure.
I’m going to give this one a shot, solar powered. I hate that you can’t actively monitor pressure. Seems really ridiculous that a modern car like the cx-5 doesn’t have active tpms. My 2005 Acura RL had it. Going to add a little anti-seize compound to the valve stem threads to prevent any corrosion.
