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Smart Tire system Batteries

Yahoo Message Number: 80425
Hello,

I am getting new tires on Tuesday and just thought it would be a good idea to change the batteries in the smart tire sensors on the rims. I went to the web site and it says RV systems aren't supported anymore. I downloaded the manual and all it says is lithium ion battery.
Anybody know which battery and if it is something that can be purchased at an electronics store?

Mark & Helen Surber
07 Intrigue 12162
C13 Cat Allison
06 Rubicon LJ

Re: Smart Tire system Batteries

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 80433
Call Paul at Junction City, Oregon Les Schwab Tires (541) 998-3319. He is the expert on Smartire.

Jim
10613

Re: Smart Tire system Batteries

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 80435
I would be interested in the answer here, as I know you can still get the sensors but understood you cannot replace the batteries.

Michael Slater
2008 Allure 31683

Re: Smart Tire system Batteries

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 80449
The sensors can not be serviced. The entire sircuit board is encased with an epoxy type resin. Years ago I had one that was bad and replaced it. I used a Dremel tool to see if I could get the case apart to get to the battery. You can get it apart, but it will be in a condition that it will not be usable again.
The sersors were never intended to have the batteries replaced. When I talked to a rep years ago, he said they were designed to be replaced new. Typically at 7 years, enough to ensure the max life of the tire.
Try a Camping World near you as well. They used to sell & install the SmarTire system and some of the stores retained some of the systems and replacement components. I found a complete set with receivers at a store here in Florida discounted in their inventory. They may also have the bench unit for programming the receiver to the new high pressure sensors. Before I install my next set of new tires, I will take my receiver there and the sensors programmed to it for position and then have the tire store install them. May be worth a few phone calls.

Jim Hughes

2000 Allure #30511

Re: Smart Tire system Batteries

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 80452
The sensors cannot be serviced. The bottom of circuit board is encased with an epoxy type resin. Years ago I had one that was bad and replaced it. I took the old one and used a Dremel tool to see if I could get the case apart to get to the battery. You can get it apart, but it will be in a condition that it will not be usable again.
The sersors were never intended to have the batteries replaced. When I talked to a rep years ago, he said they were designed to be replaced new. Typically at 7 years, enough to ensure the max life of the tire.
Try a Camping World near you as well. They used to sell & install the SmarTire system and some of the stores retained some of the systems and replacement components. I found a complete set with receivers at a store here in Florida discounted in their inventory. They may also have the bench unit for programming the receiver to the new high pressure sensors. Before I install my next set of new tires, I will take my receiver there and the sensors programmed to it for position and then have the tire store install them. May be worth a few phone calls.

Jim Hughes

2000 Allure #30511

Re: Smart Tire system Batteries

Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 80482
Within the past 2 weeks I called Paul and also asked him about replacing the "Battery" in the sensor.
His response was "NOPE". You have to purchase new ones and they are in the neighborhood of
$80 apiece. So, I tried to get in touch with "SilverLeaf" via an email asking them if there unit would only work with "Smart Tire" or can it work with other types. I have not heard back from them yet, so I guess it will take a phone call.

Dave

07 Country Coach Allure 430 #31495 12 Jeep GC Toad Mountains of So Cal
Dave & Jodi
2007 CC Allure 40’ Tag #31495
2012 Jeep GC
Big Bear Lake, Ca & Henderson, Nev

Re: Smart Tire system Batteries

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 80506
Dave,

Silverleaf will also work with PressurePro.

George in Birmingham(currently in Pagosa Springs) '03 Magna 6298
George in Birmingham
2003 Magna 6298

Smart Tire system Batteries

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 80486
Silverleaf will support the Pressure Pro system.

George James, RN, BSN, MS

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