Reprogram tire pressure sensor problem
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Reprogram tire pressure sensor problem
I had new Bridgestone Portenza S-03s put on today, very nice tires!
Anyway I followed the intructions in Tech Tips to reprogram my tire pressure sensors in my 04 coupe. The first three reset, but the last wheel, the left rear refuses to respond to the magnet. Do I have a bad sensor or am I doing something wrong?
Anyway I followed the intructions in Tech Tips to reprogram my tire pressure sensors in my 04 coupe. The first three reset, but the last wheel, the left rear refuses to respond to the magnet. Do I have a bad sensor or am I doing something wrong?
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You're probably not getting the magnet in the right spot... should work...
How many times did you try? You know you have to go the whole sequence again right?
How many times did you try? You know you have to go the whole sequence again right?
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Originally Posted by scottydog
I've been through the sequence 4 or 5 times, and it's only the left rear wheel (the last one) that doesn't respond. I'm beginnning to think the tire guy did something to the sensor.
Make sure you tell them you personally know they were all working prior to them working on it.... you probably looked at your tire pressure readings right before you rolled in?BTW, did they over inflate the tires to ensure a proper seat? I wonder if that may have something to do with it? If it's over 40-42 PSI take a little air out and try again... if that doesn't work... apprise the shop ASAP.
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I check my tire pressures every few days, especially these days with the temperature dropping.
They certainly did overinflate, to over 40psi. I immediately had them drop the pressures down when I picked the car up.
I'll call the tire shop on Monday.
Thanks for the advice.
They certainly did overinflate, to over 40psi. I immediately had them drop the pressures down when I picked the car up.
I'll call the tire shop on Monday.
Thanks for the advice.
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
You're probably not getting the magnet in the right spot... should work...
How many times did you try? You know you have to go the whole sequence again right?
How many times did you try? You know you have to go the whole sequence again right?
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
That could very well be the case. If you've done everything you can, I'd go back to the shop and tell them what's happening... juuuust in case. Make sure you tell them you personally know they were all working prior to them working on it.... you probably looked at your tire pressure readings right before you rolled in?
BTW, did they over inflate the tires to ensure a proper seat? I wonder if that may have something to do with it? If it's over 40-42 PSI take a little air out and try again... if that doesn't work... apprise the shop ASAP.
Make sure you tell them you personally know they were all working prior to them working on it.... you probably looked at your tire pressure readings right before you rolled in?BTW, did they over inflate the tires to ensure a proper seat? I wonder if that may have something to do with it? If it's over 40-42 PSI take a little air out and try again... if that doesn't work... apprise the shop ASAP.
Very good advice. 
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Blown tire pressure sensor
Well the saga has finally ended. As some of you surmised one of my sensors had died. Most likely culprit was overinflation (40-50psi) by the tire dealer to "seat" the new tires.
But the good news is the dealer replaced the sensor for free and all is well.
Beware of overinflation by tire shops!
But the good news is the dealer replaced the sensor for free and all is well.
Beware of overinflation by tire shops!
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Originally Posted by scottydog
But the good news is the dealer replaced the sensor for free and all is well.
