TPMS, not a normal tpms question.
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TPMS, not a normal tpms question.
i know there are a million questions/threads about this and i looked through them, and just didnt see this answer...
my girlfriends dad owns a 97 which about 15k miles on it. its a garage queen.
i have a friend selling him z06 rims, so im getting him them rims and hes going to put new rubber on it.
Now i know TPMS live is about 10 years, and his is well over that.
but because of the limited use of this car, do you think these are still good to transfer over?
like i said only about 15k miles on it so i figured maybe the batteries were still good.
Thank you!
Matt
my girlfriends dad owns a 97 which about 15k miles on it. its a garage queen.
i have a friend selling him z06 rims, so im getting him them rims and hes going to put new rubber on it.
Now i know TPMS live is about 10 years, and his is well over that.
but because of the limited use of this car, do you think these are still good to transfer over?
like i said only about 15k miles on it so i figured maybe the batteries were still good.
Thank you!
Matt
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I believe the TPSM work independently of the operation of the vehicle, in effect they continue to read the air pressure and broadcast the information to the receiver even when the vehicle is parked…so in short – it’s time to change them out.
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The TPM system receives the information to monitor the tire pressure in all four wheels through each of the sensors. The vehicle must be traveling 16-24 km/h (10-15 mph) before the sensors will transmit the tire pressure information. At this speed, the sensor roll switches activate in order to transmit each unique location identification code to the receiver. The TPM sensors also send the tire pressure information to the receiver within the range of 0-427 kPa (0-60 psi). The receiver interprets this data and sends a message on the serial data line to the IPC. The IPC then displays the tire pressure information for each tire. Holding a magnet over the valve stem will manually override the sensor for programming or testing purposes. When the vehicle has been stationary for more than 1 minute, the sensors enter a power down or sleep mode and stop transmitting tire pressure information. This minimizes the battery consumption rate.
So there is a chance the batteries may still be good, it’s a roll of the dice.
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Just to be clear for the OP, the TPMS rebuild kit is just an O-ring and nut. If the TPMS are installed in the same locations, programming is not needed.
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Yes, The time is now for new senors, Also what year are the Z wheels, If they are C5 wheels no spacer will be needed.
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Batteries will simply age and weaken over time. It make little difference if the sensors were rolling, or just sitting idle in the wheels.
It's definitely time to rebuild or replace those 15 year old TPMS sensors.
It's definitely time to rebuild or replace those 15 year old TPMS sensors.
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Get new sensors now - saves having to break the tires down in what could be a short period of time to replace the current sensors when they go bad.
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Yes and make sure you do and "IF" you can get the battery rebuilt that would be even better to do that first -
The 97-98's PCM cannot have the TPMS turned off like later model ones - I know
Thanks,Matt
The 97-98's PCM cannot have the TPMS turned off like later model ones - I know
Thanks,Matt
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