I called my local mechanic and asked for a price to mount new rear tires and he told me I had to go the Goodyear because he didn't have the tool needed for the sensor.
Does this sound correct for a 2001?
I have tires ordered from Tire Rack and need to know what to do.
thanks for the help!

 

The only "tool" is the guy at the tire shop. Nothing special needed. The nut just threads onto the valve stem. Very easy swap.

 

You can program the sensors using a Tech 2 or a magnet. The magnet method uses a J-41760 tool. It is unnecessary. You can use any strong magnet like from a speaker or hard disk computer drive. Those neodyium earth magnets are good too. Buy the sensors and have your guy install them and the tires. You can program the sensor operation yourself via the DIC.

 

He might be thinking of the old C4 sensors, I not sure they needed a special “tool” but they were difficult. Either way, I would just find another tire shop. I wouldn’t trust them to know how to lift the car to install the tires.

 

If the sensor stays on the rim and in the same location it is currently, no "tool" will be needed. If you change locations on the car then you will need to retrain the sensors to their new location. This can be accomplished via your DIC and a very strong magnet to "excite" the sensor near the valve stem.

 

 

If for some reason they change out the tire pressure monitor then you need a deep socket to fit the nut and a torque wrench

following are contents of previous post by Oldvetter on the topic:

It is 62 in lbs for GEN II, 2001 and up (from 2002 Shop Manual).

106 in lbs for GEN I 1997-2000 (from 1998 Shop Manual).

GEN I used an o-ring, GEN II use a rubber gasket.

Here is the procedure:

Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Raise the vehicle on a suitable support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire/wheel assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

Important
Before the tire is removed from the wheel note the following items to avoid tire pressure sensor damage upon tire dismounting.

Place the cap and the valve on a dry clean surface after removal, the cap is aluminum and the valve is nickel plated to prevent corrosion and are not to be substituted with a cap or valve made of any other material.
When using the tire machine to separate the tire bead from the wheel, position the bead breaking fixture 90 degrees from the valve stem.
When removing the tire from the wheel, ensure a tolerance is maintained between the tire machine fixture, or irons, tire bead, and the sensor.

Remove the tire from the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.




Important
If any tire sealant is noted upon tire dismounting, remove all residual liquid sealant from the inside of the tire and wheel surfaces.


Remove the tire pressure sensor nut.
Remove the tire pressure sensor.
Installation Procedure
Clean any dirt or debris from the sensor's grommet sealing area of the wheel.



Insert the sensor in the valve stem hole with the air passage facing away from the wheel.

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


Install the sensor nut and position the sensor body parallel to the inside wheel surface while torquing. Tighten
Tighten the nut to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


Important
To avoid tire pressure sensor damage when mounting the tire back on the wheel, ensure a tolerance is maintained between the tire machine, or irons, tire bead, and the sensor.


Install the tire on the wheel. Refer to Tire Mounting and Dismounting in Tires and Wheels.
Install the tire/wheel assembly on the vehicle. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Learn the tire pressure sensors. Refer to Tire Pressure Sensor Learn .

 

Thats good info. need to reset my rear sensor so this thread help me.

 

Your "mechanic" doesn't have a clue...and you should seriously rethink letting him touch anything on your Vette in the future. Times have changed and he's not keeping up.

Tire sensors are one of THE easiest things to do and if he can't handle that I would shudder to think what he'd do with anything else. I'd wager he doesn't even know how to pick the car up and change the oil properly.

Find someone who knows Vettes...and even then never take your eyes off of them while they're working on your car. Heck, even most Dealership techs can't even pick the car up properly.