TPMS Sensor
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TPMS Sensor
I just found out this morning that I am in need of a TPMS sensor for my 2000 Vette. The drivers side rear sensor is out and I am told they are around $185.00 a piece to replace. (2001-2004 years are half the price) Does anyone know if there is a fuse in this vehicle that I can remove to de-activate the whole TPMS system? I really dont need it and hate to spend $185 plus labor to get this fixed.
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if you search on the forum there are quite a few threads on how to rebuild them. It is not nearly as dificult as I was afraid it would be. With a 2000, you are doing your first, but you will be doing the other three within a couple of years. I rebuilt all 4 on my 97 in an afternoon.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
I am sorry, But you have a Corvette, Fix it the right way. You can find them for a lot less than 185 each. Don,t mickey mouse your car. There is a right way and a wrong way to doing things.
Just my opinion.
Mr.Bill
Just my opinion.
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Last edited by Mr.Bill; Jun 20, 2011 at 10:42 PM.
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So I did go up to Discount Tire this afternoon. Found out they can order me two new sensors for the rear for $98 a pop.the guys says I'm looking at $205 installed. I did make sure to tell him that they are different from the 01-04 Vettes.He said they are for the 00' Vette so I guess I will find out Thursday if they fit. A lot better of a price then I was originally thinking.
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Are you a politician because that is one of the most vague statements I have ever read on this board.
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I happen to agree with him on this. The car is designed to work with these systems all working together not only for the car itself but to help keep the driver safe. Not trying to be onry or anything but trying to disable or remove active systems is not the best idea in my opinion plus any possible following owner will have issues too.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
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I think I bought the curse of the Vette's. I bought this car last December with 53,000 original miles on it. Beautiful car I cannot complain. So far I have already replaced the oil pressure sensor, the whole stereo unit with an aftermarket, the AC/climate control because the lighting went bad, the turn signal switch because that went bad, my hazard switch is starting to go out on me now and I have 2 rear tire sensors that just went out. Cant win 
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
So I did go up to Discount Tire this afternoon. Found out they can order me two new sensors for the rear for $98 a pop.the guys says I'm looking at $205 installed. I did make sure to tell him that they are different from the 01-04 Vettes.He said they are for the 00' Vette so I guess I will find out Thursday if they fit. A lot better of a price then I was originally thinking.
Told you $63 each at tire rack, your money to waste I guess wanna send me $35 I could use it
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I think I bought the curse of the Vette's. I bought this car last December with 53,000 original miles on it. Beautiful car I cannot complain. So far I have already replaced the oil pressure sensor, the whole stereo unit with an aftermarket, the AC/climate control because the lighting went bad, the turn signal switch because that went bad, my hazard switch is starting to go out on me now and I have 2 rear tire sensors that just went out. Cant win
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St. Jude Donor '05-'06
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand
Click on the TPMS tab at the bottom. Looks like their prices went up a little now $66 each.
Their phones work
Last edited by Redeasysport; Jun 21, 2011 at 11:37 AM.
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