Replace TPMS sensors?
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,082
Likes: 785
From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
Replace TPMS sensors?
I'm going to replace the original tires on my 04 coupe. The tire pressure monitors have been working fine, but are now 6 years old. Assuming the new tires will last 6 years, should I replace the TPMS sensors now? Which ones should I use? Thanks.
Racer
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 470
Likes: 1
From: Bellevue Nebraska
It's all about perspective... I was going to change out my sensors off my 97 coupe when I put new wheels last month, then I figured, why change them if they ain't giving no signs/symptoms of giving out.
And these bad boys are 13+ years old! Zero, issues at all w/ them, had the tire shop pop them back in and here we go!!! (Knock on wood)....hope I don't jinx myself! Doh!
~ 5ltrEATER
And these bad boys are 13+ years old! Zero, issues at all w/ them, had the tire shop pop them back in and here we go!!! (Knock on wood)....hope I don't jinx myself! Doh!
~ 5ltrEATER
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 3,266
Likes: 8
From: Indian Rocks Beach FL
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
I have a '98 with 103,000 miles and one of the sensors just went out last week. So, no I wouldn't change them if I were you. You would be throwing away perfectly good sensors with years of service left in them. Also, you do not have to have the tires dismounted to replace them. All they have to do is break the bead and slip them in. No rebalancing required.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,186
Likes: 1
From: North Topsail Beach NC
I'm at the same crossroads as BK, but have decided to replace mine when I do the tires. I think that the left rear is starting to wear out as it displays several PSI less than what is actually in the tire.
Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,384
Likes: 87
From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Different with the older more expensive sensors (pre 00) but with an 04 if you don't replace them you'll end up doing it later and you'll need to pull the tires to do it. You then run the risk of damage to the rim with some less than expert tire guy doing the work. Soak up the cost now and you're good for 10 years.
Last edited by DeeGee; Aug 5, 2010 at 02:56 PM.
Thread Starter
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,082
Likes: 785
From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
Thanks for the responses guys. I am leaning toward replacing them. I checked with gmpartshouse.com (Gene) and the price is $162.40 for 4 plus $15.92 shipping.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette
Pouria Savadkouei
How Likely Are These Five 2027 Corvette Rumors to Be True?
Brett Foote
9 Best Corvettes You Can Buy for Half Price (& 1 You Should NEVER Buy!)
Joe Kucinski
8 Very Best Corvettes of Amelia Island 2026
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 WORST Corvette Engineering Failures of All Time!
Joe Kucinski
10 Records the C8 Corvette Generation Has SMASHED (& 1 Glaring Failure)
Joe Kucinski
7 Wildest Corvette Concepts Ever Made
Brett Foote
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,050
Likes: 1
From: Los Angeles CA
Get them from Gene. For the 04 they're not that expensive so I would do it for sure. They may last 8 or even 10 years but you will just be paying to have the tires removed and put back on to put the sensors in at some point anyway. Keep the old ones as backups if you want or sell them to someone who wants to do the battery swap.
Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 10,702
Likes: 76
From: New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21
May as well save yourself some potential hassle.
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 366,679
Likes: 24,422
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
You may get a few more years out of your original ones, but then again, you may need to replace them in a short period of time. My opinion is the less times someone has to mess with a set of wheels the better as it reduces the chance of damage to the wheel. I'd probably go ahead and replace the sensors since they are 6 years old. If they were newer, I'd pass.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 288
Likes: 2
From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada
personally, I would not change them. my (11 year old) 99 has the original sensors and 80,000 miles. working perfect. The way I justify these possible expenditures, is to think is this a show stopper? This is not like a faulty drive line component that could leave you stranded. If you have one fail, you have all the time in the world to replace it. So sure it wouldn't cost much to change them all now, but if you nickle and dime yourself and do that on everything in your car, it'll add up to a new car. Hey are you changing your shocks since you'll have the wheels off? no your not, so why are wheel sensors any different. So the at the end of the day, if you want to throw money it's your money... but don't forget about the possibility of a new sensor failing. you might be bringing it back after one week for a warranty replacement- yadda yadda OR you could trust your tried tested and true sensors. just my 2 cents. Personally I'd leave them.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,186
Likes: 1
From: North Topsail Beach NC
In my situation, I feel that not changing them when I replace the tires would be false economy. My car is a 2003 model year, and was produced in December 2002, so the TPMS have been in the car going on 8 years. I think it's safe to say that they are at or near the end of their intended lifespan of 10 years. Since I'm going to be doing tires soon anyway, it just makes since to do them at the same time, and eliminate any potential headaches or risks a year or two down the pike. My left rear TPMS always reads a few PSI lower than the actual tire pressure and the left front does the same thing some of the time. In my particular situation the handwriting is definitely on the wall.
Former Vendor
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 8,081
Likes: 1
From: Lewes DE
I personally wouldn't replace them, but if you decide to, I'd be happy to send you a set, guaranteed lowest pricing on OEM.
Thanks
Kevin
www.PartsTaxi.com
Thanks
Kevin
www.PartsTaxi.com
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,186
Likes: 1
From: North Topsail Beach NC
I personally wouldn't replace them, but if you decide to, I'd be happy to send you a set, guaranteed lowest pricing on OEM.
Thanks
Kevin
www.PartsTaxi.com
Thanks
Kevin
www.PartsTaxi.com
Shouldn't I at least need to replace the one that is not reading the proper pressure?
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,881
Likes: 18
From: Olathe, Kansas
If they are working, I'd wait. You could get another year or more out of them. My 03' still has 3 of the 4 original sensors. Part number you need is 25773946
Racer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 385
Likes: 0
From: Corona California
They're made to last 8-10 years, why replace on an 04 my 02 is going strong, i don't care if they do go out i have brains enough to know when a tire is low, and i sure don't need it to tell me i have a flat!.
