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Tire Sensor Question
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Tire Sensor Question
I am replacing my tires next month on my 2000. I was told that I should replace the tire sensors. They seem to be working fine at this point in time. Should I spend the $400 ?
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Yea, I would do it now, 10 years old they are only got make it so much further. Murphy law, if you don't.. in 2 weeks they'll die
at least that is how my luck goes
at least that is how my luck goes
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There is no need to spend $400. Call Bob at Fichtner Chevrolet, Laurel, MT. Fichtner is a Supporting Forum dealer and parts vendor. Bob will get them for you at the best price and he'll get them to you quickly.
Be sure to mention the Corvetteforum when/if you call.
Be sure to mention the Corvetteforum when/if you call.
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Tks for the info. I will call Bob at Fichtner Chevy.
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I believe the 2000 C5 have the new, cheaper sensors ... they're pretty reasonable and I would replace them with new ones and sell off your old ones. It doesn't make much sense $ wise to take them out ahead of time and have them re-built.
I have a 99 C5 which have the older more expensive sensors, they still work and yes it would cost me close to $400 to replace them if I buy them new. There's a rebuilt service that's cheaper but I'm gonna wait till they die before deciding.
Jerry
I have a 99 C5 which have the older more expensive sensors, they still work and yes it would cost me close to $400 to replace them if I buy them new. There's a rebuilt service that's cheaper but I'm gonna wait till they die before deciding.
Jerry
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$400. is outrageous
There is no need to spend $400
In the end $400 is a little costly since they are probably generics, but not really that far out of line...
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If it were me, considering that the car is 10 years old, I would go ahead and replace them now - chances are if you don't you will end up having to break the tires down again before long.
And the '00 has the more expensive sensor - the cheaper version did not appear until the '01 model year.
And the '00 has the more expensive sensor - the cheaper version did not appear until the '01 model year.
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I'm new to this TPMS stuff.. What's the downside of not replacing them? (other than no signal)... Does it create a constant headache from never-ending warnings?
What if you just got rid of them altogether? (with the understanding of the potential of being stranded)...
It's just that I'm prettty good about watching tread-wear and monitoring inflation the old-fashioned way... And I would carry a road-side assistance coverage..
What if you just got rid of them altogether? (with the understanding of the potential of being stranded)...
It's just that I'm prettty good about watching tread-wear and monitoring inflation the old-fashioned way... And I would carry a road-side assistance coverage..
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Yes unless you get it tuned out of the computer the DIC will report a tire system monitor malfunciton every time you hit 15-20mph after a fresh start of the car, so you need to hit reset to return to your normal DIC display...
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I just put new tires on my 2000 and the installer called to say he'd install the sensors for $400. I never missed the fact they weren't on the car when I bought it. I hit the reset button after I start it up and forget about it. I check the tire pressures the old fashioned way. Not worth it to me.
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Can anyone confirm that the older sensors for a 99 are cheap at Costco. Schrader-Bridgeport is the OEM for the early C5s sensors so that would be great. Has anyone ever bought and used the Costco sensors, I keep hearing rumors but no one has ever confirmed it on this forum.
Thanks, Jerry
Thanks, Jerry
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$400ish is the going price for 97-2000 OEM sensors, you can find some generics in the $300 range though... Someone also posted that the Schrader-Bridgeport #28006 was only $50 some odd bucks at Costco, and that is supposed to be compadible with 97-2000... I looked around and even the 28006 appears to be around $75-$100 bucks at most places, if Costco truely has them for $50 that is a steal...
In the end $400 is a little costly since they are probably generics, but not really that far out of line...
In the end $400 is a little costly since they are probably generics, but not really that far out of line...
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I just recently made the complete changeover over to the late model (01+) versions and they are working great. Got all my parts from Gene at GMpartshouse.
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