How Long do C5 Tire Sensors Last?
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How Long do C5 Tire Sensors Last?
I received the DIC error code suggesting I check the tire sensors. I noticed the passenger front sensor is not reading.
Any fixes or do I need to remove the tire in order to repair/replace? I can try the magnet again, however they are over 6 years old.
Any fixes or do I need to remove the tire in order to repair/replace? I can try the magnet again, however they are over 6 years old.
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They usually last longer than six years. Were they replaced 6 yrs ago? The newest C5 is around 8 years old now. If it were me seeing this, I would certainly try retraining and driving the car to see if it read again. In fact, if the car hasn't been driven lately, I'd drive it before I tried retraining to see if it would wake up.
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They usually last longer than six years. Were they replaced 6 yrs ago? The newest C5 is around 8 years old now. If it were me seeing this, I would certainly try retraining and driving the car to see if it read again. In fact, if the car hasn't been driven lately, I'd drive it before I tried retraining to see if it would wake up.
I will try the magnet and see what happens.
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Seems they should still work fine after 6 years, the OEMs on my 01 were still working fine when I bought my Z16 rims last month. Since the TPMs were over 11 years old, I went ahead and bought new sensors.
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I've always heard 8 to 10 years. I replaced the ones in my 04 a couple of years back when I got the i-Forged Swifts.
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I've always read the '97-00 sensors would last 6-8 years, the '01-04 up to 10 years. Obviously there is exceptions to those time frames.
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Since I swapped my wheels/tires, I wonder if the aftermarket wheels came with aftermarket sensors?
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Replaced the originals in my '99 in 2009 when I got new tires. The old ones were still working fine. Just did it because the tires were off & guessing time was running out on the batteries in the originals.
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It seems OK now. As mentioned, the car was up in stands the majority of the past 2 months while I was busy with mods so I think I just needed to wake it up. It registered the last few drives after the original error code.
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How long do they last is like asking how long is a piece of string? LOL, I asked the same question a few years (there abouts) back. My 99's still work, but I am not the original owner so who knows, 100, 000+