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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 02:23 PM
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I was going to have the tire pressure sensors taken out of my tires and send them off to have the batteries replaced but my tire shop says it's against federal law to take them out. Have you ever heard of that? What does a brand new tire sensor cost? I guess I should say against the law to take them out unless they have new ones to put in.

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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 02:54 PM
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Get a different tire shop!
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 87SAM
Get a different tire shop!


i just got new ones for my '03 for less that $200 for 4. if you have a 2000 or older i think that they are ~$100 apiece. check www.gmpartshouse.com
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 87SAM
Get a different tire shop!
They are just looking to sell you new sensors at some rip off price. Find another shop.........
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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How come the ones for 97-2000 cost over $100? Probably no chance the newer and cheaper ones could be trained for my 97 is their?
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Old Jun 11, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by elwoodab
How come the ones for 97-2000 cost over $100? Probably no chance the newer and cheaper ones could be trained for my 97 is their?
No, they cannot be trained to your 97. Different relay box for 97-99, that's why TPMS and key fobs are more expensive. You can change your car over to the 2000 and up style. Costs about as much as a set of sensors do for your 97, when you factor in the relay box, 4 sensors, and 2 new fobs. Unless you can find one from a donor car.
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Old Jun 12, 2010 | 11:51 PM
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Hi There,
Good advice from Sneakelman.
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Old Jun 13, 2010 | 12:29 AM
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I don't know if it is against federal law or not to remove the TPS from your wheels, but I'd find another tire shop too.
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Originally Posted by sneakelman
You can change your car over to the 2000 and up style.
That would be 2001 and up. '97-'00 uses the same receiver.
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yes, a new tire shop is called for!
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The tire shop guy is an idiot!
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