TPMS batteries
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Burning Brakes
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TPMS batteries
I have a 2001 C5 with just under 10k miles that has never had anything done to the TPMS sensors. What will happen when the batteries start to fail? No issues now, but I've read the batteries last 7-10 years, my car will be 14 in Dec.
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You can replace them then
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Thanks Guys,
The last time I bought tires for one of these, the tire place insisted on "rebuilding" the sensors. I came back when they said the work would be finished and watched the installer do nothing to the sensor of the last wheel.
For $5 a wheel, I knew it couldn't amount to much. When I told the salesman they hadn't touched the sensors, he said they could break the beads and do the rebuild (basically replace a seal), or refund the $20. I took the refund because I knew that wouldn't extend the life of the sensors.
I'll deal with it when it happens, just wanted to know what to expect.
The last time I bought tires for one of these, the tire place insisted on "rebuilding" the sensors. I came back when they said the work would be finished and watched the installer do nothing to the sensor of the last wheel.
For $5 a wheel, I knew it couldn't amount to much. When I told the salesman they hadn't touched the sensors, he said they could break the beads and do the rebuild (basically replace a seal), or refund the $20. I took the refund because I knew that wouldn't extend the life of the sensors.
I'll deal with it when it happens, just wanted to know what to expect.
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Thanks Guys,
The last time I bought tires for one of these, the tire place insisted on "rebuilding" the sensors. I came back when they said the work would be finished and watched the installer do nothing to the sensor of the last wheel.
For $5 a wheel, I knew it couldn't amount to much. When I told the salesman they hadn't touched the sensors, he said they could break the beads and do the rebuild (basically replace a seal), or refund the $20. I took the refund because I knew that wouldn't extend the life of the sensors.
I'll deal with it when it happens, just wanted to know what to expect.
The last time I bought tires for one of these, the tire place insisted on "rebuilding" the sensors. I came back when they said the work would be finished and watched the installer do nothing to the sensor of the last wheel.
For $5 a wheel, I knew it couldn't amount to much. When I told the salesman they hadn't touched the sensors, he said they could break the beads and do the rebuild (basically replace a seal), or refund the $20. I took the refund because I knew that wouldn't extend the life of the sensors.
I'll deal with it when it happens, just wanted to know what to expect.
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My C6 DIC told me my tire was flat about a month ago. I hit the reset button and the DIC went back to correct reading. Mine is an '05 and I plan to replace the tires and TPM batteries in the next month or so.
Is replacing the TPM batteries a difficult procedure once the old tires are removed?
What kind of batteries are in the TPMs?
Is replacing the TPM batteries a difficult procedure once the old tires are removed?
What kind of batteries are in the TPMs?
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My C6 DIC told me my tire was flat about a month ago. I hit the reset button and the DIC went back to correct reading. Mine is an '05 and I plan to replace the tires and TPM batteries in the next month or so.
Is replacing the TPM batteries a difficult procedure once the old tires are removed?
What kind of batteries are in the TPMs?
Is replacing the TPM batteries a difficult procedure once the old tires are removed?
What kind of batteries are in the TPMs?
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Mine were half that and install was free when I put the new tires on. I agree you might as well replace the units. They are getting pretty old after all.