TPMS tool
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Safety Car
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TPMS tool
I have 2009, 2011 & 2014 GM products. I typically use the release and raise air pressure method to excite the sensors. I have a TPMS tool to excite the sensors. The problem is, the sensors are a PITA to excite. Sometimes it takes 2 minutes to excite just 1 sensor. Sometimes they will excite really fast.
Is there a powerful tool that works well? or is it just a lazy sensor that doesn't want to excite ?
There must be an easier way like waving a wand over it, to excite it immediately.
Any recommendations ?
Is there a powerful tool that works well? or is it just a lazy sensor that doesn't want to excite ?
There must be an easier way like waving a wand over it, to excite it immediately.
Any recommendations ?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Daytona Beach FL
I have one of these, and never have trouble triggering sensors anymore. I had a cheaper tool once before and had to beg and plead to get tpms to trigger... this is 2-3 seconds max...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-Tools-TPM-TPMS-Reset-Tool-Tire-Inflation-Position-Sensor-Tool-KTI-71990-/231386998804?hash=item35dfbd6814&item=231386998804&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/K-Tools-TPM-TPMS-Reset-Tool-Tire-Inflation-Position-Sensor-Tool-KTI-71990-/231386998804?hash=item35dfbd6814&item=231386998804&pt=Motors_Automotive_Tools&vxp=mtr
Safety Car
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From: Montoursville Pa
I have 2009, 2011 & 2014 GM products. I typically use the release and raise air pressure method to excite the sensors. I have a TPMS tool to excite the sensors. The problem is, the sensors are a PITA to excite. Sometimes it takes 2 minutes to excite just 1 sensor. Sometimes they will excite really fast.
Is there a powerful tool that works well? or is it just a lazy sensor that doesn't want to excite ?
There must be an easier way like waving a wand over it, to excite it immediately.
Any recommendations ?
Is there a powerful tool that works well? or is it just a lazy sensor that doesn't want to excite ?
There must be an easier way like waving a wand over it, to excite it immediately.
Any recommendations ?
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Drifting
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From: Fairfield County, CT
I had similar problems the 1st time I used the Cub. I believe it was because it was not sufficiently charged. I recharged it the full 6 hours and it worked without delay.
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Safety Car
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I tried with the unit connected to an extension cord.
I tried putting in 6 Fresh AA batteries.
Same problem.
I can't imagine using the 6 rechargeable batteries fully charged would be any better than if it was plugged in.
I tried putting in 6 Fresh AA batteries.
Same problem.
I can't imagine using the 6 rechargeable batteries fully charged would be any better than if it was plugged in.
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Columbus Ohio
This is what I have personally, it works but it is slow. The GM tool we use at work isn't always a lot faster but usually 10 seconds or so a wheel. However it's around $1k, so I'd be happy you don't have to break out the air compressor.
3rd Gear
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Clarkston Michigan
Many guys on the Silverado forum recommend it and they were right.