Tire Sensor Question
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Tire Sensor Question
I was wondering if someone could give me the scoop on the tire sensors now residing in my Y2K car.
I am getting ready to change out my OEM runflat back tires (with runflats) and was wondering since the sensor will be exposed, should I change them. I know the sensors are approaching 6 years old, but I don't know how long it takes for the battery in the sensor to die. And if I do change them out, how do I know how long the replacement sensors have been sitting on the shelf in a warehouse with their batteries decaying. Since there is nothing wrong with the sensors other than the batteries eventually going dead, how do I know the replacement sensor wouldn't be on it's deathbed? Are these things date coded so you know how old they are? I'm sure Mr. Goodwrench would not take them back if the batteries were weak or dead. Can these things be checked for battery juice or how much life they may have in them?
I'm trying to get a feel for this being a smart move as long as the tires are off the rims, but the tire sensors aren't exactly cheap and I want to be sure they would have enough juice in the battery for another 5-6 years. I also haven't really shopped for a sensor deal yet, but I would think the sensors would be a GM exclusive. And naturally, I assume the old style sensors are more expensive than the new style.
Thoughts??
I am getting ready to change out my OEM runflat back tires (with runflats) and was wondering since the sensor will be exposed, should I change them. I know the sensors are approaching 6 years old, but I don't know how long it takes for the battery in the sensor to die. And if I do change them out, how do I know how long the replacement sensors have been sitting on the shelf in a warehouse with their batteries decaying. Since there is nothing wrong with the sensors other than the batteries eventually going dead, how do I know the replacement sensor wouldn't be on it's deathbed? Are these things date coded so you know how old they are? I'm sure Mr. Goodwrench would not take them back if the batteries were weak or dead. Can these things be checked for battery juice or how much life they may have in them?
I'm trying to get a feel for this being a smart move as long as the tires are off the rims, but the tire sensors aren't exactly cheap and I want to be sure they would have enough juice in the battery for another 5-6 years. I also haven't really shopped for a sensor deal yet, but I would think the sensors would be a GM exclusive. And naturally, I assume the old style sensors are more expensive than the new style.
Thoughts??
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Here is the long and short of it... your 2000 gen 1 sensors where probably made in 1999... making them 7 years old....It is possible you could have 2 more years of service in them.. it is also possible they could go this summer... I have seen many member with 2000 C5's start to see TPS failure...
In any even... your sensors will not outlive your new tires ...
Gen I sensors can be found at Fred Beans a supporting vendor..
they are 330 dollars delivered, they list for 109 dollars each...
This has to be a flip of the coin...I can not advise you as they could last another two years.....If you decide to keep the sensors you have until one of them fails, you could probably have a tire shop locally put in new sensors without breaking the tire completely down and having to re balance them.. I'm thinking 50/100 dollars to put new sensors in
If you decide to put in new sensors now, you will be good for another 8 or nine years.
All sensors are date stamped...when I got my New sensors From Fred Beans they were only three months old by the date stamp. I bought new sensors in January 06 and the sensors had a date stamp 10/05
Contact Gene Culley at Fred Beans
Director of Internet Sales
40 Auto Park Boulevard
Limerick, Pa 19468
610.495.1700
gculley@fredbeans.com
In any even... your sensors will not outlive your new tires ...
Gen I sensors can be found at Fred Beans a supporting vendor..
they are 330 dollars delivered, they list for 109 dollars each...
This has to be a flip of the coin...I can not advise you as they could last another two years.....If you decide to keep the sensors you have until one of them fails, you could probably have a tire shop locally put in new sensors without breaking the tire completely down and having to re balance them.. I'm thinking 50/100 dollars to put new sensors in
If you decide to put in new sensors now, you will be good for another 8 or nine years.
All sensors are date stamped...when I got my New sensors From Fred Beans they were only three months old by the date stamp. I bought new sensors in January 06 and the sensors had a date stamp 10/05
Contact Gene Culley at Fred Beans
Director of Internet Sales
40 Auto Park Boulevard
Limerick, Pa 19468
610.495.1700
gculley@fredbeans.com
Last edited by Evil-Twin; May 5, 2006 at 07:47 PM.
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It has previoulsy been posted that the old style are $500 delivered.
I know that the new style can be bought from Fred Beans for under $150 delivered.
As to date coding, or battery life on un used unit. I can't help.
I know that the new style can be bought from Fred Beans for under $150 delivered.
As to date coding, or battery life on un used unit. I can't help.
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Originally Posted by rws.1
It has previoulsy been posted that the old style are $500 delivered.
I know that the new style can be bought from Fred Beans for under $150 delivered.
As to date coding, or battery life on un used unit. I can't help.
I know that the new style can be bought from Fred Beans for under $150 delivered.
As to date coding, or battery life on un used unit. I can't help.
Everyone here Buys from Gene Culley at Fred beans gen 1 sensors are 330 dollars delivered... ( Old style sensors ) Not 500 dollars.
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It also depends on your mileage to some degree.
I just changed the tires on my 2000 coupe but did not change the pressure sensors.
I have 24,000 miles on the car so the batteries haven't worked that hard.
However, the sensors are still 6 years old. A close call.
I just changed the tires on my 2000 coupe but did not change the pressure sensors.
I have 24,000 miles on the car so the batteries haven't worked that hard.
However, the sensors are still 6 years old. A close call.
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Run them until they die. I mean really die.
They work less well in cold weather.
I had one "start" to go a couple of years ago in the winter, bought a new one because I was sure "this was it."
Well, my new one is still sitting in a box, two years later, because the old one started working again. Not a problem since.
Want to buy a new, never installed two year old sensor? Cheap.
They work less well in cold weather.
I had one "start" to go a couple of years ago in the winter, bought a new one because I was sure "this was it."
Well, my new one is still sitting in a box, two years later, because the old one started working again. Not a problem since.
Want to buy a new, never installed two year old sensor? Cheap.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Norman Oklahoma
Originally Posted by EHS
Run them until they die. I mean really die.
They work less well in cold weather.
I had one "start" to go a couple of years ago in the winter, bought a new one because I was sure "this was it."
Well, my new one is still sitting in a box, two years later, because the old one started working again. Not a problem since.
Want to buy a new, never installed two year old sensor? Cheap.
They work less well in cold weather.
I had one "start" to go a couple of years ago in the winter, bought a new one because I was sure "this was it."
Well, my new one is still sitting in a box, two years later, because the old one started working again. Not a problem since.
Want to buy a new, never installed two year old sensor? Cheap.
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Evil-Twin is correct - I bought a set of sensors for my '00 from Fred Beans back in February - $330 for all four. Great price and lowest I could find.
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Originally Posted by Len16
It also depends on your mileage to some degree.
I just changed the tires on my 2000 coupe but did not change the pressure sensors.
I have 24,000 miles on the car so the batteries haven't worked that hard.
However, the sensors are still 6 years old. A close call.
I just changed the tires on my 2000 coupe but did not change the pressure sensors.
I have 24,000 miles on the car so the batteries haven't worked that hard.
However, the sensors are still 6 years old. A close call.