This Smart Sensor kit replaces the tire pressure sensors on the Scion tC. The sensors come pre-programmed for the tC's 315 MHz Toyota system, so the only step after mounting is registering the new sensor IDs to the car.
Most tCs on the road today are well past the point where the factory sensor batteries last. A dead battery means a TPMS light that will not go out no matter how carefully the tires are aired up, and the sensor has to be replaced. The tC is also a favorite for aftermarket wheels, and every new set of wheels needs its own sensors to keep the warning light off. These Smart One sensors fit the factory location and work with the tC's TPMS system like the originals.
The sensors meet SAE J1205 and J1206 test standards for heat, cold and corrosion. The tire has to be dismounted to install them.
Registering the sensors to a tC
Like other Toyota products of this era, the tC does not learn new sensors by driving. The new sensor IDs are written to the car through the diagnostic port with Toyota Techstream or an aftermarket TPMS tool that supports Toyota ID registration. Most tire shops with a TPMS tool can do it as part of the install. Set the tires to the door placard pressure before the registration.
Confirm your year
Toyota changed the tC's factory sensor several times over its run, including at the 2011 redesign. Put your VIN in the order notes and we will confirm the kit matches your car before it ships.
Common questions
Will the TPMS light go out after driving? Not until the new sensor IDs are registered with a scan tool. Driving alone will not clear it.
Can I install these in aftermarket wheels? Yes, as long as the wheel is drilled for a standard TPMS valve stem.