Looking at purchasing an inexpensive TPMS scan tool and the TIPS Tool has been recommended. I found this write-up about the tool...should I be worried that I'm using this on vehicles past the 2010 model year? Please read.....


"The PST is the only patented universal triggering tool you need for testing and resetting the TPM system. The PST eliminates the need for multiple tools to service various makes and models of vehicles. The TPMS Quick Reference Guide on CD-ROM is a comprehensive listing of today's TPM systems, reset procedures and sensor learn procedures through the 2010 model year. The guide includes a quick reference table designed to provide a single point of reference for determining when TPM systems require re-setting as well as sensor nut torque requirements. The laminated TPMS Quick Spec Flip Chart is designed for the shop environment, and provides a quick but comprehensive snapshot of today's TPM systems."


Does anyone recommend a vendor???

Thanks.

 

I have the tips tool and it worked great on an 07, I mite call em and see if it'll
work on 2010, if so maybe we can make a deal since I no longer need it. I will
get back in touch with you via this post

Bill R.

 

The TIPS tool will work with the sensors in all model years of the C6.

Our sensors only require a basic continuous wave transmission from a TPMS tool, so all TPMS tools will trigger all C6 sensors.

However, the 2010 and 2011 C6's built in December 2010 or prior have a green sensor that can be triggered by changing air pressure and don't need a TPMS tool - although they will trigger with the signal from a tool as well.

If you swap only occasionally then letting air out of each tire and then going back around and adding air back to desired pressure might be okay.

If you swap wheels/tires/sensors regularly then a tool will be much quicker to use.

You can get a very basic tool from Tire Rack for about $60. The low end tools transmit the signal to trigger the sensor, but that's all.

The next level up tools, such as the TIPS have a receiver in them that picks up the signal transmitted by the sensor when it has been triggered. The tool will blink a light and beep to let you know the sensor was triggered and sent out its data, and that tells you the sensor is working okay and its battery strength is good - i.e., you can do diagnostic checks with such a tool.

High end tools will have a screen that displays info about the sensor when it picks up the data transmission from the sensor. You can see below the data displayed after I did a check on a GS sensor after it came off the track at Sebring - the pressure is up after a 25 minute track session, and the temperature is high also:




The picture above shows the temperature displayed, but only 2010-2013 sensors transmit the temp data, and that temp data is not displayed anywhere in the car. The sensors in 2005-2009 do not transmit temperature.

I currently have a used TIPS tool, and a new KTi pst (they are the same tool, just different colors), and a used OTC 3833 like in the picture above:




The used green TIPS is $135 shipped for just the tool.

The new KTi comes with those guide books you see, and also that small unit between the TIPS and KTi which is a PIM (Programming Interface Module) to hook the tool up to a computer to download new software as new sensors come out. It's $160 shipped.

The used OTC 3833 is $235 shipped.

Or, if you want to save $15 shipping you can pick it up when you come to Daytona in December!!

I also have some used green sensors for all 2010-2013 C6 Vettes.




Bob

 

Bob is who I bought my green Tips from, quick shipping and great tech support with a easy to follow set of instructions.

Plus he needs motor $$.