Rfa box needed!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Columbia SC
Contact Marc at VetteNuts.com for a good used unit
Tell him what year you have since there is one for 97-00 and another for 01-04. Don't expect the TPM sensors to work if the batteries are bad. The early sensors are much more expensive. You will need to relearn the sensors to the RFA. I have that info at home.
Some people convert to the later version so they can get cheaper sensors. You can get a full conversion kit with FOBs from Cultrag.com
Tell him what year you have since there is one for 97-00 and another for 01-04. Don't expect the TPM sensors to work if the batteries are bad. The early sensors are much more expensive. You will need to relearn the sensors to the RFA. I have that info at home.
Some people convert to the later version so they can get cheaper sensors. You can get a full conversion kit with FOBs from Cultrag.com
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From: Bell Buckle, TN
St. Jude Donor '11
Here ya go! This is for a 97-00, we have the 01-04 as well on the site.
http://www.vettenuts.net/index.php?l...t_detail&p=183
http://www.vettenuts.net/index.php?l...t_detail&p=183
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Columbia SC
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Programming
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system interfaces with the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) through the serial data line. Once the program mode is accessed through the IPC, each sensor's unique identification code can be programmed into the receiver's memory. Each sensor must transmit the unique code in the proper sequence. A magnet must be held close to the sensor in order to force the sensor to transmit the identification code. The IPC will display a message as each sensor is programmed, and when to proceed to the next sensor for programming. The receiver also sends a message to the BCM to sound the horn one time, indicating that the sensor properly transmitted an identification code. If the programming sequence is cancelled before any sensor is programmed, or if the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the receiver will remember all current identification codes. As soon as the receiver learns the first sensor identification code, all previously stored codes are erased from the receiver's memory.
Tool required (any medium strength magnet, U or Disk type)
The official GM tool is (J 41760) Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Programming Tool.
1. Turn the ignition to ON.
2. Press the RESET button in order to clear any IPC display warning messages.
3. Press and release the OPTIONS button on the DIC to scroll through the display options until the IPC display is blank.
4. Press and hold the DIC RESET button for 3 seconds.
Notice: Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Cautions and Notices.
5. Press the OPTIONS button again until the TIRE TRAINING message appears.
6. Press the RESET button until the IPC LEARN L FRONT TIRE message appears in order to begin
the programming sequence.
7. Install the J 41760 Tire Pressure Programming Tool over the left front valve stem.
8. The horn will sound, indicating the left front TPM sensor is programmed.
9. When the horn sounds, proceed to program the next TPM sensor in the following order as directed
by the IPC messages:
- LEARN R FRONT TIRE
- LEARN R REAR TIRE
- LEARN L REAR TIRE
Programming Cancellation
1. The programming mode will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are met: - The program mode is exited through the DIC.
- The ignition is turned to OFF.
- All four sensors have been programmed.
- The TPM system has been in the program mode for longer than 2 minutes and no sensors
have been learned.
2. If the program mode is cancelled with less than four codes stored, the receiver will only accept the codes programmed up to that point.
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system interfaces with the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) through the serial data line. Once the program mode is accessed through the IPC, each sensor's unique identification code can be programmed into the receiver's memory. Each sensor must transmit the unique code in the proper sequence. A magnet must be held close to the sensor in order to force the sensor to transmit the identification code. The IPC will display a message as each sensor is programmed, and when to proceed to the next sensor for programming. The receiver also sends a message to the BCM to sound the horn one time, indicating that the sensor properly transmitted an identification code. If the programming sequence is cancelled before any sensor is programmed, or if the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the receiver will remember all current identification codes. As soon as the receiver learns the first sensor identification code, all previously stored codes are erased from the receiver's memory.
Tool required (any medium strength magnet, U or Disk type)
The official GM tool is (J 41760) Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Programming Tool.
1. Turn the ignition to ON.
2. Press the RESET button in order to clear any IPC display warning messages.
3. Press and release the OPTIONS button on the DIC to scroll through the display options until the IPC display is blank.
4. Press and hold the DIC RESET button for 3 seconds.
Notice: Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Cautions and Notices.
5. Press the OPTIONS button again until the TIRE TRAINING message appears.
6. Press the RESET button until the IPC LEARN L FRONT TIRE message appears in order to begin
the programming sequence.
7. Install the J 41760 Tire Pressure Programming Tool over the left front valve stem.
8. The horn will sound, indicating the left front TPM sensor is programmed.
9. When the horn sounds, proceed to program the next TPM sensor in the following order as directed
by the IPC messages:
- LEARN R FRONT TIRE
- LEARN R REAR TIRE
- LEARN L REAR TIRE
Programming Cancellation
1. The programming mode will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are met: - The program mode is exited through the DIC.
- The ignition is turned to OFF.
- All four sensors have been programmed.
- The TPM system has been in the program mode for longer than 2 minutes and no sensors
have been learned.
2. If the program mode is cancelled with less than four codes stored, the receiver will only accept the codes programmed up to that point.
Pro
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 660
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From: Tustin California
I just did the conversion from Gene. You get 4 tire sensors, two new fobs, the new receiver, and a pigtail to adapt to the old wiring. Pricey at $500 but my system was 15 years old and my fobs had stopped working. My part to install took 1 hour and then the tire shop time. I'm very happy with the result. I needed new tires at the same time so it worked out well for me. Good luck, Rod
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Instructor
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 118
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From: Bonney lake Wa
Damn a little more then I'm trying to spend right now. I'm mainly trying to get off the service vehicle soon message. No engine codes besides the no comm from the rfa. Can u do a direct swap from the newer rfa box from the older one?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 6,835
Likes: 302
From: Columbia SC
You could go with used FOBs and RFA to reduce the price. I would recommend new TPM sensors for obvious reasons.
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