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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 04:34 AM
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My sensor has failed in my '96. Does anyone have any advice, and a guess at how much it will cost to fix this?

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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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How do you know the sensor is bad? If it is the sensor on the wheels, just replace it. They don't sell them new anymore, so you will need to find a used one. A forum member is selling them for $175 in the parts section.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 09:31 PM
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Honestly, if it's broken, it's not worth fixing. Just remove the "Service LTPWS" light from the DIC and let it go. It's not worth spending hundreds to fix (IMHO.) You should be checking your tire pressures with a gauge anyways, so you should know if one tire is low. It was a nifty option when it was new, but it's just a matter of time before it fails.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 01:01 PM
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I have the correct parts for your 96. GM no longer makes them.
feel free to contact me via pm or email.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 90Z51
Honestly, if it's broken, it's not worth fixing. Just remove the "Service LTPWS" light from the DIC and let it go. It's not worth spending hundreds to fix (IMHO.) You should be checking your tire pressures with a gauge anyways, so you should know if one tire is low. It was a nifty option when it was new, but it's just a matter of time before it fails.
Don't tell him that, I've got a RR sensor for a 94-96 that I'd love to unload!
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Corvette Kid
Don't tell him that, I've got a RR sensor for a 94-96 that I'd love to unload!
Sorry. But you're going to have to battle with the poster above you now.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 04:14 AM
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Thanks to all. I have been sick and not on the forum. It sounds like this is not too big of a deal.
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