I just purchased a set of wheel/tires off of a 2004 with working sensors. I will be putting them on my 2002. IF I put them on my car in the same configuration as they came off the 2004 will I have to recalibrate the sensors the car recognize them. Or to put it simply, will they work by just putting them on the car.

 

You will have to relearn the sensor so YOUR Vette will recognize them

 

Think of your car parked very close, right next to that 2004 before you swapped the wheels. Did your car recognize them then?


Just kidding with you, enjoy the new wheels




BTW the relearn procedure is simple

Tire Pressure Sensor Learn
Tools Required
J 41760 Tire Pressure Sensor Activating Tool <== basicaly a strong magnet

TPM Learn Mode Description
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system uses the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR), body control module (BCM), driver information center (DIC), 4 radio frequency transmitting pressure sensors, and the serial data circuit to perform the TPM learn mode functions. The sensor learn procedure must be performed after a tire pressure sensor, or RCDLR replacement. Once the learn mode has been enabled, each of the sensors unique identification (Id) codes can be learned into the RCDLR's memory. After the RCDLR has received a sensor transmission, it sends a serial data message to the BCM to sound a horn chirp. This verifies the sensor has transmitted its Id and the RCDLR has received and learned it. The RCDLR must learn each sensor's Id in the proper order to determine sensor location. The first learned Id is assigned to the left front location, the second to right front, the third to right rear, and forth to left rear.

Sensor Functions
Each sensor has am internal magnetic reed switch. When the J 41760 sensor activating tool is held close to the sensor, the reed switch closes, activating the sensor. The sensor responds to a magnetic activation by transmitting in learn mode. When the RCDLR receives a learn mode transmission while in TPM learn mode, it will assign that sensor Id to the location on the vehicle relative to the order in which it was learned.

TPM Learn Mode Cancellation
The RCDLR will cancel the TPM learn mode if the ignition is turned OFF, more than 1 minute has passed and no sensor Ids have been learned, or if more than 5 minutes have passed for the entire procedure. If the learn mode is cancelled before any sensor Ids are learned, the RCDLR will remember all previously stored Ids and their locations. As soon as the RCDLR learns the first sensor Id, all previously stored Ids are erased from the RCDLR's memory.

Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Press the DIC RESET button in order to clear any warning messages.
Press and release the OPTIONS button until the display is blank.
Press and hold the RESET button for 3 seconds.

Important
If the DIC does not display the TIRE TRAINING message, ensure the TPM option is enabled in the RCDLR. Refer to Scan Tool Output Controls .


Press and release the OPTIONS button until TIRE TRAINING is displayed.
Press and release the RESET button and LEARN L FRONT TIRE is displayed, verifying the mode has been enabled.

Important
If a horn chirp does not sound after 15 seconds, remove then reinstall the sensor activating tool.


Starting at the left front sensor, hold the J 41760 over the valve stem until a horn chirp sounds.
After the horn chirp sounds, proceed as in step 7 for the next 3 sensors in the following order:
Right front
Right rear
Left rear
Turn the ignition OFF to exit the learn mode.

 

You will need to reprogram them to your car. I have a factory programming magnet and would be willing to help you out if you need it. I've done it many times to my car. Just PM me if you need help.

 

Just follow this procedure and you're good to go! I used an oil filter magnet, but any strong magnet should work.

 

Get a really BIG magnet!!!!!!

 

Will C-6 sensors (stock C-6 wheels) work on a 2003 C-5?

 

So if I want to use those wheels, i gotta buy 4 sensors for an appropriate year C-5?

 

I wish I knew someone that could install the DIC mode on my vette. i'd get it and put them on. i think it's a great tool. too late now though, maybe next tire change in god knows when lol

 

Don't laugh. I've had that happen.

Summer of 09 I was at Mid Ohio watching the NASA guys run. Hopped into my 03 (no TPS units installed) to drive to the other side of the track and the TPS warning didn't display like it normally does.

I walked though the DIC buttons and found air pressures being displayed for three of my four TPS-less wheels.

The display remained until I left the track and got a few miles away. Strange stuff.

 

Yes. You need a set of the newer sensors for an 03 and fit them to the C6 wheels then recalibrate.

 

that... where the heck do I find someone with a Tech II? the stealer would rip me off on that

 

I began this thread not knowing much about sensors but have learned a lot.
I now have the new tires mounted, purchased a magnet from radio shack and successfully programed all of the wheels to the car.
Thanks everyone.

 

Glad you got it done.... I just used a speaker magnet when I programmed mine. Worked just fine.