az2md

All,

I just purchased a super clean red 1998 C5 with 44k miles on it. This car is absolutely pristine.
I took it to my mechanic and got the Transmission Fluid changed (filter and seal) and oil changed.

There is one warning that is on and it is for TPMS. The previous owner had this car for 10 years and barely put 4k miles on it. He mentioned that he ended up replacing one TPMS stem with a regular one as it was leaking air and the rest of the TPMS batteries are dead. The car throws "Service Vehicle Soon" light and as per the previous owner, it is related to the TPMS.

I am looking at these options. Would either one of these work:

1) Oro-Tek (OSC-8006A) TPMS Sensor ($40.71/each on Amazon)

https://www.amazon.com/ORO-Tek-OSC-8.../dp/B00Q8L7VCK

2) From China (Ebay) $89.99 for (4) of them:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/4X-TPMS-OEM-...NXOuba&vxp=mtr

I sold my 2003 Mercedes SL500 for this Corvette C5 as it was practically brand new and am loving it. The only complaint is that there is a lot of engine noise at idle coming from behind the dash but other than that, I love it :-)
Not sure how to dampen the engine noise inside the cabin.

Got to replace the TPMS so please advise.

Thanks!

Paul

Velocity_Vette

You have to purchase the specific type for the year C5 you have since they work on a frequency. 1997-2000 C5s use the Type 1 style, which is a lot more cumbersome and expensive than the later Type 2 style used post 2000. They are not interchangable unless the entire receive box assembly is both changed out and re-pinned.

I would not purchase any sort of unknown aftermarket TPMS. You need to purchase an OEM or reproduction part that will sync properly with your car, otherwise you're going to be throwing money away.

C5s do not have a lot of sound deadening from the factory so some degree of excessive cabin noise is common.

az2md

Thank you for the feedback. I will buy the OEM TPMS to be sure that I don't run into any programming issues. Its certainly a headache that I do not want.

Would the TPMS fault throw the Service Vehicle Soon message?

Thanks,

Paul

buckeye1872

Schrader 28006. $70 a piece. Look at Rockauto or Tirerack. I replaced mine this spring with no issues as have others I have read. You will need a magnet. Earth magnet. I got mine at Homedepot for around $3. Train sensors before you install to make sure all is good.

1bdvet

Thanks

Vetteman Jack

I tend to stick with OEM when in doubt, but I've also heard positive things about the Schrader units. I do not think I would use any of the two that you mention in your original post.

MSG C5

I just ordered 4 OEM sensors for my 2004 C5 off of Amazon from AC Delco. $35.00 each plus free shipping.

Velocity_Vette

One thing that is often mentioned in these type threads is that it may ultimately be beneficial monetarily in the long run to upgrade to the entire type 2 system if you see the car being driven a lot. The reason I say the later part specifically is the batteries in the TPMS'es have a shelf life of roughly 10 years, however the TPMS sensors are only activated when the wheels are in motion. If you put a tremendous amount of miles on your car then you will see a need to possibly replace TPMS sensors more often. If it's a weekend driver then possibly not as much.

It would be a chore however to swap everything. The receiver box assembly, the TPMS'es, and the key fobs (they run off the same receiver) would be needed from a 2001-2004 car. To compound matters, the parts cannot be from a Z06 since the TPMS sensors are deactivated in the Z06 model.

Otherwise if you expect the TPMS sensor to run the gambit of it's life then you'll just have to pony up the good chunk of change for the Type 1 sensor. Type 2 owners have it a lot easier.

BAT

I found, and will be buying, the Schrader TPMS on amazon for about $75 each. I have a '99 and require the more expensive, older sensors. Search Amazon for them. I found other sellers but that's the cheapest price I found.

JohnnyDee

You could just replace the batteries in the ones you have. That's what I did on my '99. It was a few years ago and I think I paid $100 with shipping both ways and I had them back in a week. Like I said that was a few years ago. A Forum member was doing them but I just checked he hasn't been on here for quite some time. There was a tutorial on You Tube on how to do it yourself, if your so inclined. Just another option. Hope this helps.

I stand corrected he's still around and his username is Corvette Don. Don't know if he's still doing them but worth a try.

Optimus_C5

Thanks, been planning to order some since 3 in my 02 are dead. Couldn't pass up this great deal on OEM sensors!

carhodge

I live in okc,I had my tpms rebuilt here locally.About 60 bucks.that was about 3yrs ago. I have 98. all is well since.

stockC5

Great idea buckeye 1872! Never thought of training the sensors before install.