How much does a tyre pressure sensor cost?

A TPMS sensor costs from 145 PLN with us, sensor programming 80 PLN. Fitting in the wheel when replacing a sensor is 10 PLN, a sensor valve 35 PLN.

Can I drive with a faulty TPMS sensor?

The car will drive, but the light will stay on and the system will not warn you about a pressure drop in any wheel. At low pressure a tyre wears faster and heats up, and the car brakes worse.

Do all sensors have to be replaced at once?

No. We only replace those that don’t work. While at it, we check the batteries of the others with a tester and tell you which may soon stop working.

How long does a TPMS sensor replacement take?

It depends on the car and the number of sensors – we will tell you the time when booking. Call ahead so we have a sensor for your model.

Will you program a sensor bought online?

If it is a programmable sensor, we can try to program it – however, we do not guarantee that a sensor from an unknown source will work.

I have new rims – will you move the sensors from the old ones?

Yes, if the sensors fit the new rims and work. We check them with a tester before fitting.

The light is on after a tyre change – what should I do?

First check the pressure. If it is correct and the light still stays on or flashes, come in – we will read the sensors and find the cause.

ABBCO Car Service · Kraków, Nowa Huta

TPMS sensors Kraków – tyre pressure sensors

We sell, program and replace tyre pressure sensors. We check which sensor has failed, match a new one to your car model, program it and teach it to the car – all in one visit to our tyre shop.

Call: +48 12 649 32 33

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from 145 PLNTPMS sensor

80 PLNsensor programming

+10 PLNper wheel with a sensor during a tyre change

Samochód na podnośniku w wulkanizacji ABBCO w Krakowie – obsługa kół z czujnikami ciśnienia TPMS

Tyre pressure sensor prices

Prices from our price list. When we replace a sensor, we always check the others – batteries often run out in several sensors at about the same time, because they were fitted together.

If your car has sensors and you only come for a tyre change, we add 10 PLN per wheel with a sensor – removing the tyre then needs more care so the sensor is not damaged.

Service	Price
TPMS sensor (new)	from 145 PLN
TPMS sensor programming (coding)	80 PLN
Registering sensors to the car via the OBD2 port	50 PLN
TPMS sensor valve	35 PLN
TPMS sensor replacement (fitting in the wheel)	10 PLN
Handling a wheel with a sensor during a tyre change	+10 PLN / wheel

Gross prices. The final cost depends on the car – some models learn new sensors on their own after a few minutes of driving, others need them registered via OBD2.

Tyre pressure warning light – what does it mean?

Stays on – the system has detected a pressure drop in at least one wheel. First check the pressure and look at the tyres. If the pressure keeps dropping, come in – we look for a puncture, a leaking valve or a leak at the rim bead.

Flashes for about a minute, then stays on – this is usually a fault in the system itself: the car is not receiving a signal from a sensor. The most common causes are a flat battery, a damaged sensor or wheels without sensors (e.g. a winter set).

On after changing wheels – the car does not know the sensors in the second set, or a relearn procedure is needed. We will do it on site.

Symptoms worth checking

The TPMS light flashes after starting the engine
A “check pressure” message despite correct pressure
After switching to winter wheels the system does not see the sensors
The display shows pressure for only some wheels
A sensor was damaged during a tyre change elsewhere
You are buying new rims and want sensors in them

How a TPMS sensor replacement works

1. Diagnosis. We read all sensors with a tester: ID, pressure, temperature and battery status. We know which sensor to replace and which still works.
2. Selection. We match the sensor to the make, model and year of the car (frequency and protocol must match).
3. Programming. We program the new sensor for your car – it can take over the old sensor’s ID or get a new one.
4. Fitting. We remove the tyre, replace the sensor with a new valve, refit the tyre and balance the wheel.
5. Learning in the car. Depending on the model, the car learns on its own while driving, through a menu procedure or by registering the IDs via OBD2.

Direct or indirect sensor?

A direct system has a sensor in each wheel, screwed to the valve on the inside of the rim. It measures the actual pressure and sends it by radio to the car. These are the sensors we sell and program.

An indirect system has no sensors in the wheels – the car compares wheel speeds using the ABS sensors. After changing wheels or pressure, a calibration in the car’s menu is enough. If you don’t know which system you have, we will check it in a few minutes.

Since November 2014 a pressure monitoring system has been mandatory in all newly registered passenger cars in the EU, so most cars from recent years have one.

A second set of wheels with sensors

If you change wheels twice a year, you can have sensors in both sets. Then the light stays off after every change and the system works all year round. We program new sensors for the second set so the car recognises them.

Without sensors in the second set the car will report a system fault and you will lose the pressure drop warning – which is what TPMS is for.

How long does a pressure sensor last?

The battery in the sensor is built in and usually cannot be replaced separately. It typically lasts from several to over a dozen years – depending on mileage and how often the sensor transmits. When the battery runs out, the whole sensor is replaced.

At every tyre change it is worth replacing the sensor’s seals or valve – an old valve can leak air, and a corroded metal valve can snap when unscrewed.

Frequently asked questions

A short guide to what customers ask most often.

How much does a tyre pressure sensor cost?A TPMS sensor costs from 145 PLN with us, sensor programming 80 PLN. Fitting in the wheel when replacing a sensor is 10 PLN, a sensor valve 35 PLN.
Can I drive with a faulty TPMS sensor?The car will drive, but the light will stay on and the system will not warn you about a pressure drop in any wheel. At low pressure a tyre wears faster and heats up, and the car brakes worse.
Do all sensors have to be replaced at once?No. We only replace those that don’t work. While at it, we check the batteries of the others with a tester and tell you which may soon stop working.
How long does a TPMS sensor replacement take?It depends on the car and the number of sensors – we will tell you the time when booking. Call ahead so we have a sensor for your model.
Will you program a sensor bought online?If it is a programmable sensor, we can try to program it – however, we do not guarantee that a sensor from an unknown source will work.
I have new rims – will you move the sensors from the old ones?Yes, if the sensors fit the new rims and work. We check them with a tester before fitting.
The light is on after a tyre change – what should I do?First check the pressure. If it is correct and the light still stays on or flashes, come in – we will read the sensors and find the cause.

Pressure warning light on? Come in

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