Yet another simple TPS question
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Yet another simple TPS question
I have tried to read all of the related posts but confusion still racks my senior brain. Simply stated - if I replace my rt front TPS sensor on my 99 C5 coupe, do I need to do "anything" else other than the relearn procedure?
Drifting
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You pretty much have it, just have to make sure you do all four and the DIC confirms.
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I fixin' to replace my sensors on my '04 and I have the reprogramming instructions .. but I have a question for those that reprogrammed their sensors - how big of a magnet do you need and where did you get it ?
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I bought mine from Tire Rack, I have read where some have used an old speaker magnet.
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17
I got mine on Ebay...... If you live close to Plano you can borrow mine.
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Safety Car
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I have a friend who said to put the magnet in a sock. When you place it on the wheel it will not scratch the clear coat or chrome. Also makes it easy to remove.
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Melting Slicks
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When i reprogram my sensors i don't but the magnet on the wheel i put it on the tire right on the sensor. I use the gm tool I bought because we have 5 cars that have the sensors
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It's been said before here, but I guess it's worth repeating - train your new sensors BEFORE you install them in your wheels. This ensures none are defective, and it's a lot easier too. Just climb inside the driver's seat with your sensors, a magnet, and some post-it notes or baggies labeled with your respective tire positions (i.e., LF, LR, RF, RR). As you go through the training sequence on your DIC, just put the magnet to a sensor, and when it beeps, label which wheel it goes to, set it aside, and go on to the next one. No worrying about having a powerful enough magnet (within reason of course), scratching your wheels, etc. I've done this multiple times and it has always worked like a charm. Good luck.
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Hi C5T,
It's been said before here, but I guess it's worth repeating - train your new sensors BEFORE you install them in your wheels. This ensures none are defective, and it's a lot easier too. Just climb inside the driver's seat with your sensors, a magnet, and some post-it notes or baggies labeled with your respective tire positions (i.e., LF, LR, RF, RR). As you go through the training sequence on your DIC, just put the magnet to a sensor, and when it beeps, label which wheel it goes to, set it aside, and go on to the next one. No worrying about having a powerful enough magnet (within reason of course), scratching your wheels, etc. I've done this multiple times and it has always worked like a charm. Good luck.
It's been said before here, but I guess it's worth repeating - train your new sensors BEFORE you install them in your wheels. This ensures none are defective, and it's a lot easier too. Just climb inside the driver's seat with your sensors, a magnet, and some post-it notes or baggies labeled with your respective tire positions (i.e., LF, LR, RF, RR). As you go through the training sequence on your DIC, just put the magnet to a sensor, and when it beeps, label which wheel it goes to, set it aside, and go on to the next one. No worrying about having a powerful enough magnet (within reason of course), scratching your wheels, etc. I've done this multiple times and it has always worked like a charm. Good luck.
Great idea, something that I will remember. Thanks for repeating yourself, lol. 
Drifting
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Hi C5T,
It's been said before here, but I guess it's worth repeating - train your new sensors BEFORE you install them in your wheels. This ensures none are defective, and it's a lot easier too. Just climb inside the driver's seat with your sensors, a magnet, and some post-it notes or baggies labeled with your respective tire positions (i.e., LF, LR, RF, RR). As you go through the training sequence on your DIC, just put the magnet to a sensor, and when it beeps, label which wheel it goes to, set it aside, and go on to the next one. No worrying about having a powerful enough magnet (within reason of course), scratching your wheels, etc. I've done this multiple times and it has always worked like a charm. Good luck.
It's been said before here, but I guess it's worth repeating - train your new sensors BEFORE you install them in your wheels. This ensures none are defective, and it's a lot easier too. Just climb inside the driver's seat with your sensors, a magnet, and some post-it notes or baggies labeled with your respective tire positions (i.e., LF, LR, RF, RR). As you go through the training sequence on your DIC, just put the magnet to a sensor, and when it beeps, label which wheel it goes to, set it aside, and go on to the next one. No worrying about having a powerful enough magnet (within reason of course), scratching your wheels, etc. I've done this multiple times and it has always worked like a charm. Good luck.