Broken Valve Stem Bolt
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2009 C350, 2015 S550
Broken Valve Stem Bolt
Washed my car today and noticed that there is a linear fracture through the bolt of my Valve stem. Its not the valve stem itself but rather what I think is called the Union Bolt.
1. How easy is this to replace, do I need to replace the whole TPMS sensor?
2. Will it be covered under the extended warranty
3. How urgent of an issue is this? I plan to take my car in for service in about 2 months. Is it a significant safety Hazard?
Thanks
1. How easy is this to replace, do I need to replace the whole TPMS sensor?
2. Will it be covered under the extended warranty
3. How urgent of an issue is this? I plan to take my car in for service in about 2 months. Is it a significant safety Hazard?
Thanks
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From: Lancaster, PA
2010 E350
You can buy a sevice kit for tpmsdirect.com that has a new bolt in it. I've dealt with th and service was great.
http://www.tpmsdirect.com/TPMS_Servi.../kit-20016.htm
http://www.tpmsdirect.com/TPMS_Servi.../kit-20016.htm
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It's very easy to replace, just air out your tire, unscrew the old one and screw in the new one. Add air and you are done. No need to replace the entire sensor. As long as you aren't loosing tire pressure it should be ok. I wouldn't let it go for long though as the crack could get worse.
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It's very easy to replace, just air out your tire, unscrew the old one and screw in the new one. Add air and you are done. No need to replace the entire sensor. As long as you aren't loosing tire pressure it should be ok. I wouldn't let it go for long though as the crack could get worse.
Think this would be covered under extended warranty
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It very well may be covered by the extended warranty, I can't say for certain though.
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Washed my car today and noticed that there is a linear fracture through the bolt of my Valve stem. Its not the valve stem itself but rather what I think is called the Union Bolt.
1. How easy is this to replace, do I need to replace the whole TPMS sensor?
2. Will it be covered under the extended warranty
3. How urgent of an issue is this? I plan to take my car in for service in about 2 months. Is it a significant safety Hazard?
Thanks
1. How easy is this to replace, do I need to replace the whole TPMS sensor?
2. Will it be covered under the extended warranty
3. How urgent of an issue is this? I plan to take my car in for service in about 2 months. Is it a significant safety Hazard?
Thanks
Last edited by RLE; May 15, 2013 at 12:42 AM.
