Help! STOP that DIC display message!
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Burning Brakes
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From: Venice Florida
Help! STOP that DIC display message!
This may have been brought up before, but I do need a refresher now that it is happening to me:
Every time I start the Vette now, I get the message... "SERV. TIRE MON. SYS.". I know my monitors are probably dying, being 11 years old now, but I am not about to buy new ones at $150.00 each, ($600.00 a set)!!
Is there a way to stop this message from popping up every time without me having to press the "reset" button every time? Maybe some type of DIC program trick or anything?
It's just so annoying.
It's a '98, 40,000 miles, which I still love to drive and plan on keeping a few more years, but can't see spending that kind of money for an unnecessary feature. I manually check my tire pressure weekly anyway.
Thanks!
Mark JD
Every time I start the Vette now, I get the message... "SERV. TIRE MON. SYS.". I know my monitors are probably dying, being 11 years old now, but I am not about to buy new ones at $150.00 each, ($600.00 a set)!!
Is there a way to stop this message from popping up every time without me having to press the "reset" button every time? Maybe some type of DIC program trick or anything?
It's just so annoying.
It's a '98, 40,000 miles, which I still love to drive and plan on keeping a few more years, but can't see spending that kind of money for an unnecessary feature. I manually check my tire pressure weekly anyway.
Thanks!
Mark JD
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Hi Mark --
If you know someone who has a Tech II tool, have them delete the TMPS file. No more message. Maybe your local mechanic? Give him a $20 spot (as long as he knows what he's doing).
As far as I know, there isn't anything easy that can be done without the Tech II. It's a part of the program... "The Matrix" has you.
If you know someone who has a Tech II tool, have them delete the TMPS file. No more message. Maybe your local mechanic? Give him a $20 spot (as long as he knows what he's doing).
As far as I know, there isn't anything easy that can be done without the Tech II. It's a part of the program... "The Matrix" has you.
Burning Brakes
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Hi Mark --
If you know someone who has a Tech II tool, have them delete the TMPS file. No more message. Maybe your local mechanic? Give him a $20 spot (as long as he knows what he's doing).
As far as I know, there isn't anything easy that can be done without the Tech II. It's a part of the program... "The Matrix" has you.
If you know someone who has a Tech II tool, have them delete the TMPS file. No more message. Maybe your local mechanic? Give him a $20 spot (as long as he knows what he's doing).
As far as I know, there isn't anything easy that can be done without the Tech II. It's a part of the program... "The Matrix" has you.
Also, there are vendors that will replace the batteries for you - cheaper than buying new ones. If you want new ones, gmpartshouse.com sells them cheaper than what you've been quoted
Melting Slicks
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From: Salem Oregon
1997-2000 Sensors
10438853 - sensor – 94.20 each
15234846 - nuts – 3.59 each
Total setup of 4 is 429.49 shipped.
From Gene culley's
Add the price to install and of course the cost goes up some more.
10438853 - sensor – 94.20 each
15234846 - nuts – 3.59 each
Total setup of 4 is 429.49 shipped.
From Gene culley's
Add the price to install and of course the cost goes up some more.
Last edited by randy814u; Feb 19, 2009 at 11:12 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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From: Venice Florida
Thanks for all the input.
The $600.00 price I got was from Corvette Central and MidAmerica was even higher at $680.00!!
I guess I'll try reprogramming them and see if that works?
What is the life on them anyway? Are all the early C5's dying now?
Thanks again!
Mark D.
The $600.00 price I got was from Corvette Central and MidAmerica was even higher at $680.00!!
I guess I'll try reprogramming them and see if that works?
What is the life on them anyway? Are all the early C5's dying now?
Thanks again!
Mark D.
Burning Brakes
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Life is around 5 - 7 years, variable by driving sytle and distances. some even get longer from them. with yours chances are reprogramming will not resolve it, but can't hurt to try. I already replaced the originals on my 97 a few years back.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Venice Florida
Here's another question on this topic.....
How about if I do this.....If I replace the all of sensors with just ordinary tire valves, will the message display still come on at all?
?????
How about if I do this.....If I replace the all of sensors with just ordinary tire valves, will the message display still come on at all?
?????
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