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2009 Dodge Dakota Repair Question


Topics covered: Tire, Valve stem, Ball joint.
Mileage: 118 miles.

Asked on October 10, 2012

How can i tell what brand tire pressure monitors i have in my truck

Ive got a broken valve stem and i'm unable to put air in my tire i was trying to order new valve stems online but i dont know which style to order because i dont know what brand monitors i have
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Replied on October 10, 2012

Most likely you have the factory monitors in the vehicle.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on October 10, 2012

no shit!
the replacement valvle stems i've found are either schrader or dorman

Tiny Response from kevkevm
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Replied on October 10, 2012

So what? You order them to fit the vehicle application. Why do you care who manufactured it?

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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Replied on October 10, 2012

each brand is a different style.. not universal

Tiny Response from kevkevm
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Replied on October 10, 2012

You order them per the application, like a ball joint, tire, or spark plug. Those aren't universal either but all manufacturers make them to fit the intended application. Chrysler buys 80 percent of their parts from outside suppliers and that can change depending on who supplies them with the best price and quality. The supplier could be different even when you buy a replacement from the dealer's parts department.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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Replied on October 10, 2012

Be aware there are repair kits available too. I never tried to use one and I don't know if that is a viable solution to your problem, but you might check them out on rockauto.com.

Tiny Answered by caradiodoc (expert)
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