Looking at buying a set of tires and rims off a 2012 ram.
Will the TPS from the 2012 work ok on a 2009 ram?

 

Recently i had two replaced on my 09 at the dealer,and the originals had metal stems and the new ones are rubber, probably no difference, but id call the dealer, or Napa to be certain.

 

No, the TPS sensors will likely not work, they likely have to be re-programmed/re-flashed to your truck.
I bought a set of extra wheels an tires w/sensor`s for wintertime use, didnt work, had to re-flash to make them work.
SOOO, instead of the re-flash, i did not do it, wasnt worth the BS & cost, because i`ll be putting my stock OEM wheels back on for summer.

FROY, where in upstate ny do you live...?

 

Lewis county Just south of Lowville

 

Know it well... i have friends in lowville that run a arctic cat snowmobile dealership there. (D&D racing) My mother was also born in lowville. Small world huhhh...lol.

Ok back on topic now...lol

 

First of all it's "TPMS" Tire Pressure Monitoring System.
A "TPS" is a Throttle Position Sensor. HA

Dodge did change the TPMS RF signal and the design of the system either for 2009 or 2010. I believe it was 2010 but not 100% on that. If so, they won't work. If the sensors are compatible for your year, you will NOT need to have them programmed. They should program themselves.
Schrader 20398 TPMS Relearn / Reset Procedure for Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Ram, Volkswagen
Pulled from a website online;
"Your vehicle was equipped from the factory with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that turns on every time you start the engine.

The TPMS Relearn Procedure for the Schrader 20398 original equipment tire pressure sensor is very simple and will require no programming, relearn, or diagnostic tools.

Your vehicle will automatically learn the new tire pressure sensors after driving for 10 minutes or more above 15 MPH. "

I'm not sure if these are OEM or replacements. All Manufacturers will probably differ for the relearn procedure.

 

Their website info is wrong.... some 09 (likely mid year changed as always) through the earlier years will program just fine.... But around mid year 09 on up, not so much. Thank you for your opinion regardless.

I`m sure everyone knew what FROY mean`t (TPS vs TPMS)

 

When the dealer recently replaced two of mine, i got i the cab, and the indicator light was still on, the service manager told me to drive it, i did, in 10 minutes it went out/

 

Yes, thats how they re-set themselves, BUT, thats if they`ve already been previously flashed before you road tested it. I would already assume that the dealer had re-flashed yours before you left there... thats why they re-set after you drove it a couple miles.