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How would you cost out replacing the tire pressure sensor on my Toyota Prius?
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To swap out the tire pressure sensors in a Toyota Prius can be quite a task. It involves taking off the tires and wheels, then extracting the wheel from the tire to reach the sensor assembly inside the wheel. The parts for this job cost around $35 to $40 per wheel, but the labor charges can add up due to the time it takes. Budget around $250 to $300 to replace all four sensors in your car, depending on labor rates in your local area. It's wise to have your sensors inspected or changed whenever you get new tires to streamline the process.
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I had a TPMS system put in on my 2019 Prius, and it ran me $250 for all four tires.
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On average, replacing the TPMS sensor for each wheel on your Toyota Prius at a nearby dealership or auto repair shop will set you back around $150 to $260.
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The San Diego Discount Tire store gave me a price of $75 for each tire pressure sensor for my 2008 Prius.
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Head over to Costco. I recently had 4 new sensors installed on my 2010 Prius for a total of $250. Avoid getting overcharged by a local auto shop. I contacted one and they wanted $130 for diagnosis and then $150-$200 per wheel for replacements.
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In California in 2024, an American tire store billed a total of $114 for a single tire.
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I just got a new set of tires for my 2013 Prius from Walmart, and right away the Tire Pressure Monitoring System light started blinking. My initial impulse was to go back to Walmart and have them check and fix the issue. However, I learned that the sensor batteries typically last around 10 years. Looking at the prices for replacing the sensors and the labor involved, it was quite expensive. I decided that replacing the sensors was the best option for now, but I was concerned about what to do if a tire got damaged or needed to be changed. That's when I discovered some affordable sensor kits on Amazon that come with valve caps containing sensors. I went for one that also includes a low-cost solar reader. This reader provides pressure and temperature readings for each tire, which I find really convenient for monitoring individual tire pressures and temperatures.
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If the icon with a circle and exclamation point appears on the dashboard, all four tire sensors need to be replaced. The issue has been identified as a malfunctioning sensor in the Prius.
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