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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Got a set of 19/20 cray wheels and finally said the heck with the DIC warnings all the time so I ordered a set of tire pressure monitors for my04 coupe, had them installed today and for the last hour I have been trying to teach them to work. I did my research here on the forum and I have had no luck with the magnet procedure. I have only gotten 1 wheel to set my horn off, I even tryed putting my factory wheels next to the car and couldnt get the horn to go off with the magnet. Anyone have this similiar problem Tom
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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Got a set of 19/20 cray wheels and finally said the heck with the DIC warnings all the time so I ordered a set of tire pressure monitors for my04 coupe, had them installed today and for the last hour I have been trying to teach them to work. I did my research here on the forum and I have had no luck with the magnet procedure. I have only gotten 1 wheel to set my horn off, I even tryed putting my factory wheels next to the car and couldnt get the horn to go off with the magnet. Anyone have this similiar problem Tom
You need a stronger magnet.

That is all!

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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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The magnet I am using is supposed to lift 65 pounds and it appears very strong
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TJ VETT
The magnet I am using is supposed to lift 65 pounds and it appears very strong
Well, then, hard to say. I use a ring magnet, and it works very quickly when pushed over the valve stem itself.



http://www.amazingmagnets.com/index....ROD&ProdID=116
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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I have a similar magnet, Tom I sent you "mail"
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:49 PM
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I use the type of magnet on a stick that you get at home centers for picking up loose screws and nails. I have found that i need to put it alongside the stem, pushed right up to the base of the stem. I think the magnet needs to actually exert it's force on the main body of the sensor, so get it as close to the wheel as you can.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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yeah i use one of those bigazz neo magnets too and the horn blasts every time i have to train them.
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Old Feb 1, 2007 | 11:42 PM
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Default I realize this won't help you now, but

perhaps for someone in the future (assuming anyone pays any attention to this ).... Train your sensors BEFORE you physically install them in the wheels.
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I use a little 1 by 2 inch magnet from Radio Shack. I place it lengthwise next to the valve stem and with the end touching the rim.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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I assume you have tried moving the magnet around a bit next to the valve stem. A relatively strong magnet should have no problems training the sensors. If all else fails, go to the Chevy dealer and see if they can get them to train.
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Old Feb 2, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Hard to say why so I'll suggest this just in case you are not doing it.

The magnet needs to be held as close to then sensor (valve stem) as possible...
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