Hey everyone,
After a TON of testing, I finally have a working prototype circuit that FULLY defeats the TPMS system in the '12 and '13 Civic!
It is as simple as unplugging the OEM TPMS unit (behind driver kick panel) and replacing it with my new unit. It fools the car into thinking the TPMS system is up and running with no issues at all.
With this unit, you can run whatever wheels or tire pressures you want and not have to worry about not being able to turn off VSA!!
This is extremely useful for Summer/Winter wheels, track use, or just not wanting to shell out ~$100 (sensors) + ~$100 (mount) + ~$100 (program) = ~$300 to the dealer when your sensors go out.
Obviously, there is still a ton of testing for me to do. It is still in breadboard stage right now... I plan to soon have the circuit transferred to a more permanent config and run it in the car every day to make sure it is reliable.
Currently, it's only been tested on my '13 Si Coupe, but I am almost 100% certain it will work on all '12 and '13 models with TPMS. It will also most likely work with a few other Honda models from this era.
I wanted to reach out here to see if there is any interest if I were to start getting custom PCBs designed/built and sell them for a reasonable cost? What are people willing to pay to fully defeat TPMS?
Thanks,
Your friendly 9thgenEE
After a TON of testing, I finally have a working prototype circuit that FULLY defeats the TPMS system in the '12 and '13 Civic!
It is as simple as unplugging the OEM TPMS unit (behind driver kick panel) and replacing it with my new unit. It fools the car into thinking the TPMS system is up and running with no issues at all.
With this unit, you can run whatever wheels or tire pressures you want and not have to worry about not being able to turn off VSA!!
This is extremely useful for Summer/Winter wheels, track use, or just not wanting to shell out ~$100 (sensors) + ~$100 (mount) + ~$100 (program) = ~$300 to the dealer when your sensors go out.
Obviously, there is still a ton of testing for me to do. It is still in breadboard stage right now... I plan to soon have the circuit transferred to a more permanent config and run it in the car every day to make sure it is reliable.
Currently, it's only been tested on my '13 Si Coupe, but I am almost 100% certain it will work on all '12 and '13 models with TPMS. It will also most likely work with a few other Honda models from this era.
I wanted to reach out here to see if there is any interest if I were to start getting custom PCBs designed/built and sell them for a reasonable cost? What are people willing to pay to fully defeat TPMS?
Thanks,
Your friendly 9thgenEE