Tires · Long Beach, CA
TPMS Sensor Service
That tire pressure warning light isn't something to ignore — or guess at. We diagnose every sensor individually, replace only what's actually failing, and program new sensors to match your vehicle before you leave. Same-day service on most cars and trucks.
- Free Diagnosis We scan every sensor before recommending a replacement
- All Makes & Models Domestic, import, and European vehicles
- Programmed On Site Sensors calibrated to your vehicle before install
- OEM & Aftermarket Quality sensors at fair prices, no pressure upsell
Clear Pricing · Same at Both Locations
TPMS Service Prices
Diagnosis & Scan
Free
We scan every sensor for ID, pressure, battery, and fault status before recommending anything. No charge, no obligation.
Sensor Replacement
$99/sensor
Quality OEM-equivalent or universal sensor, programmed to your vehicle and installed. Discount when you replace all four together.
Reprogram & Relearn
$50/vehicle
Flat rate to reprogram and relearn all four sensors — whole vehicle, not per sensor. Covers supported makes and models; we confirm yours first.
Service / Rebuild Kit
$25/sensor
New valve, seal, and cap when we remount a tire — keeps a good sensor sealed and leak-free.
Sensor Swap to New Wheels
Included
Move your working sensors onto a new set of wheels. Nothing extra when they relearn on their own; a flat $50 if the car needs a tool-initiated reprogram and relearn.
Prices are the same at both Long Beach locations. Final cost depends on your vehicle and how many sensors need work — we always confirm the price before we start. See current offers →
Bringing your own sensors? Read this first.
If all four sensors arrive already programmed, we can scan them and relearn them to your vehicle — that's the flat $50. If they arrive unprogrammed, we can't guarantee we can program them: many sensors sold online require their own manufacturer's software to write an ID, and no universal tool can do it. We'll scan them and tell you straight whether yours are workable before you commit to the job.
Sensors we sell don't have this problem. Every sensor we supply comes programmed and relearns to your vehicle without an issue, and it's backed by a 2-year warranty.
What We Do
TPMS Sensor Diagnosis
We scan each wheel's sensor using professional TPMS diagnostic tools. The scan tells us the sensor ID, current pressure reading, battery voltage, and fault status — so we know exactly which sensor is failing before we start work. No guessing, no replacing parts that don't need replacing.
Sensor Replacement
When a sensor has a dead battery, physical damage, or a fault code, we replace it. We carry quality OEM-equivalent and universal sensors for most makes and models. Every replacement sensor is programmed to your vehicle's protocol and frequency before installation, so it communicates correctly with your car's computer.
Sensor Programming & Reprogramming
New sensors need to be programmed (or "cloned") to your vehicle's TPMS system. We use dedicated TPMS programming tools to write the correct sensor ID and frequency to each unit, on the makes and models our equipment supports. Sensors we sell always come programmed. Sensors bought elsewhere may be locked to their own manufacturer's software — we scan them first and tell you whether we can program them before you commit.
TPMS Warning Light Reset
After inflating tires, replacing sensors, or rotating wheels, the TPMS system often needs a reset or relearn procedure to assign the sensor positions correctly. Some vehicles relearn automatically while driving; others require a tool-initiated relearn. We handle both, so your dashboard is clear when you leave.
New Tire Install with TPMS Service
Every tire we mount includes a TPMS inspection. When we dismount your old tire, we check the sensor condition and battery. If the sensor is good, we reinstall it. If it needs replacement, we'll tell you before we proceed. No surprise charges after the fact — you approve everything upfront.
TPMS Sensor Swap to New Wheels
Bought a new set of wheels? You usually don't need new sensors. If your existing sensors are working, we move them onto the new wheels — a new rubber stem for rubber-stem sensors, new metal hardware for metal-stem sensors — so each one seals correctly. When all four sensors are good, most vehicles relearn them on their own at no extra charge. If the car needs a tool-initiated reprogram, that's $65 for the entire vehicle, not per sensor.
Indirect TPMS Reset
Vehicles with indirect TPMS (no physical sensors in the wheels) use ABS speed sensors to estimate tire pressure. After inflating or rotating tires, the indirect system needs a calibration reset through the vehicle's menu or with a scan tool. We handle indirect TPMS resets for Honda, Toyota, and other vehicles that use this system.
Direct vs. Indirect TPMS — What Your Car Has
The federal government mandated TPMS on all passenger vehicles sold in the US after September 2007. Most vehicles use direct TPMS — a battery-powered sensor mounted inside each wheel that measures actual pressure and transmits it wirelessly to your car's ECU. These sensors are accurate to within 1–2 PSI and report in real time.
A smaller number of vehicles — particularly older Hondas, early Toyotas, and some European models — use indirect TPMS, which doesn't require sensors inside the wheels at all. Instead, it monitors wheel rotation speed through the ABS system. A low tire spins slightly faster than the others because its rolling circumference is smaller, and the system detects that difference.
Indirect TPMS is simpler and cheaper but less precise — it can't tell you which tire is low, and it won't detect a slow leak that affects all four tires equally. If you're unsure which system your vehicle has, we can identify it in seconds.
When to Replace Sensors
TPMS sensors are battery-powered and sealed — you can't replace just the battery. Most sensors last 5 to 10 years depending on driving conditions and climate. Hot climates like Southern California can shorten battery life. Signs a sensor needs replacement: the warning light flashes for 60–90 seconds then stays on (fault mode), a specific corner of the car consistently reads lower than the others, or the sensor ID doesn't appear during a scan.
We always scan before recommending. If your sensors are fine, we'll tell you — we'd rather earn your trust with an honest inspection than push a part you don't need.
TPMS Service Includes
- Individual sensor scan (ID, pressure, battery, fault status)
- Replace failing sensors with programmed replacements
- Sensor programming / relearn procedure
- TPMS warning light reset
- Valve core and valve stem service (when applicable)
- Sensor swap onto a new set of wheels (rubber or metal stem)
- Post-service pressure verification at all four corners
Common TPMS Fault Causes
- Dead sensor battery (5–10 year lifespan)
- Corroded or broken valve stem
- Physical damage during tire mounting
- Sensor not relearned after rotation or swap
- Aftermarket wheel — sensor not re-programmed
Two Long Beach Locations
Ochoa's Tire Service
6595 Cherry Ave, Long Beach, CA 90805
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sat: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sun: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Ochoa's Tire Service — Paramount
6990 N Paramount Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90805
Mon–Fri: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Sat: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Sun: Closed
TPMS Questions
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TPMS sensors are $99 per sensor, programmed and installed — with a discount when you replace all four together. If your sensors still work and the batteries are good, a relearn of all four sensors (or a warning-light reset) is $45. A service/rebuild kit — new valve, seal, and cap when we remount a tire — is $25 per sensor. Diagnosis is always free, and prices are the same at both Long Beach locations. We confirm the exact price before we start any work.
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The TPMS warning light means one or more tires are significantly under-inflated, or a sensor has failed or lost its battery charge. A steady light usually means low pressure — check and inflate your tires. A light that flashes for 60–90 seconds and then stays on typically indicates a sensor fault rather than a pressure issue. Either way, bring it in and we'll scan each sensor and tell you exactly what's going on. The diagnosis is free.
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Not always. If your sensors are working and have enough battery life remaining, we'll reuse them. When we dismount your tires we inspect each sensor for cracks, corrosion, and battery status. If a sensor is damaged or near end of life, we'll let you know before proceeding. We won't charge you for sensors you don't need.
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Direct TPMS uses a physical sensor inside each wheel that measures actual pressure and transmits it to your car's computer. Indirect TPMS uses the ABS wheel speed sensors to infer pressure — if one wheel is spinning faster than the others (which happens when it's low), it triggers the warning. Direct systems are more accurate and the standard on vehicles made after 2008. Indirect systems are simpler but can't identify which specific tire is low.
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If the light stays on after you've inflated all four tires to the correct pressure, you likely have a failed or faulty sensor — not a pressure issue. The sensor may have a dead battery, a damaged transmitter, or the system may need a relearn after the tires were rotated or swapped. Bring it in and we'll scan each sensor individually to find which one is causing the fault.
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Yes. We program both OEM replacement sensors and quality universal aftermarket sensors to match your vehicle's specific frequency and TPMS protocol. Universal sensors are programmed on site before installation — they leave already paired to your car. We carry sensors compatible with most domestic, import, and European vehicles.
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Yes — and it usually saves you money over buying new sensors. If your existing sensors are working, we move them onto the new wheels. Rubber-stem sensors get a new rubber stem; metal-stem sensors get new metal hardware, so every sensor seals properly in the new wheel. When all four sensors are good, most vehicles relearn them on their own and there's nothing extra to pay. If your car needs a tool-initiated reprogram, that's $65 for the entire vehicle. Getting replacement OEM wheels or a new set? We handle the sensor swap as part of the install.
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Nothing extra if the sensors relearn on their own, which most vehicles do once four working sensors are back on the car. If a tool-initiated reprogram is required, it's $65 for the entire vehicle — not per sensor. We check which one applies to your car and tell you before we start.
Ready to get rolling?
Same-day service on most tire jobs. Give us a call or stop by — we're open 7 days a week.