TPMS pre 2001
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TPMS pre 2001
From my understanding the TMPS modules were redesigned in 2001 and that my 1999 has a different (larger) module in the wheels.
Here is my question.
The dealer that my shop is ordering parts from indicates to me that the TMPS modules for my 1999 have been discontinued and are no longer available.
Will the newer, smaller (I think) C5 TMPS modules work in my 1999?
I wonder why a wear part like this would be discontinued?
Thanks for the help!
Keith
Here is my question.
The dealer that my shop is ordering parts from indicates to me that the TMPS modules for my 1999 have been discontinued and are no longer available.
Will the newer, smaller (I think) C5 TMPS modules work in my 1999?
I wonder why a wear part like this would be discontinued?
Thanks for the help!
Keith
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they are not interchangeable, and it would be very surprising if they were discoed. I would give Gene Culley a call (forum vendor)
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Stupid dealership.
My shop called a different dealer and they had them. Getting them tomorrow.
Still curious though if the newer ones will work in the older c5s. (edit... answered above) thanks!
My shop called a different dealer and they had them. Getting them tomorrow.
Still curious though if the newer ones will work in the older c5s. (edit... answered above) thanks!
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.Is it correct to assume that when I get "Service Tire Monitor system" that I have a TPMS going bad? My PSI is at 30 for all tires and when scrolling through my menu the front right PSI stays blank then I get the alert.
Also if I shut the car the "Check active handling" sometimes shows but 99% of the time its the check TMPS. IT also pegs the TEMP gauge and the fuel gauge goes to 0. I imagine this is to just get your attention.
Its a 1999 so Imagine those little batteries in the TMPS are getting old.
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yes, if the TPS system does not hear from a sensor (due to a weak battery in the sensor) it can post a Service TPS message. If the issue was that the sensor had a low pressure reading, it would post a low pressure message instead.
I'm not sure about your axctive handling message though. What I would suggest is to clear our your codes, then wait for that message to show up again. When it does, go in and pull your codes to see what's being logged. I don't think the two problems (Svc TPS and Svc Active Handling)are related though.
I'm not sure about your axctive handling message though. What I would suggest is to clear our your codes, then wait for that message to show up again. When it does, go in and pull your codes to see what's being logged. I don't think the two problems (Svc TPS and Svc Active Handling)are related though.
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PS, if I remember correctly, the sensors will go to 'sleep mode' when the car sits for a while - this is a battery saving feature. To get readings again, you need to drive for 10 - 15 mins, at speeds of 15 mph or more.
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Man. Whats with all these electronics... Anyone ever put in an LS1 firebird PCM and get rid of all these 'monitoring systems'
. They are crippling. Oh well. Guess its the nature of the beast.
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I was looking at that, I guess you have to cut out the resin. I saw some instructions out there. I imagine these things take some abuse so I am just replacing mine