Update on tps problem
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Update on tps problem
I was having problems programming the sensors on my 2002 coupe after switching out the battery. The receiver would not recognize the Orange(mfg) sensors no matter who or what was tried. I had purchased a set of stock Delco sensors from an online distributor and almost returned them after being told that the ones on the car were transmitting and were still good, but I figured I'd try and program the Delcos still in the package while sitting in the car thinking that if that didn't work I could still return them-no harm, no foul.
Using a magnet out of an old microwave the Delco's synced right up to the receiver with no problem. I jacked up the car and took the wheels to a local tire shop to switch them out and 40 bucks later everything is working perfectly. I recently replaced the oil sending unit(via the cowl cutting method) and replacing the battery made the C1214 code,bells & whistles go away so FINALLY I can enjoy my Vette with no issues whatsoever(knock on wood)
So, my advice to you is some things are not worth trying to save a couple of bucks with aftermarket products, although granted, some work just fine for some people. Me? I've learned my lesson as far as my Corvette is concerned and she's only getting the best from here on out.
Using a magnet out of an old microwave the Delco's synced right up to the receiver with no problem. I jacked up the car and took the wheels to a local tire shop to switch them out and 40 bucks later everything is working perfectly. I recently replaced the oil sending unit(via the cowl cutting method) and replacing the battery made the C1214 code,bells & whistles go away so FINALLY I can enjoy my Vette with no issues whatsoever(knock on wood)
So, my advice to you is some things are not worth trying to save a couple of bucks with aftermarket products, although granted, some work just fine for some people. Me? I've learned my lesson as far as my Corvette is concerned and she's only getting the best from here on out.
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I was having problems programming the sensors on my 2002 coupe after switching out the battery. The receiver would not recognize the Orange(mfg) sensors no matter who or what was tried. I had purchased a set of stock Delco sensors from an online distributor and almost returned them after being told that the ones on the car were transmitting and were still good, but I figured I'd try and program the Delcos still in the package while sitting in the car thinking that if that didn't work I could still return them-no harm, no foul.
Using a magnet out of an old microwave the Delco's synced right up to the receiver with no problem. I jacked up the car and took the wheels to a local tire shop to switch them out and 40 bucks later everything is working perfectly. I recently replaced the oil sending unit(via the cowl cutting method) and replacing the battery made the C1214 code,bells & whistles go away so FINALLY I can enjoy my Vette with no issues whatsoever(knock on wood)
So, my advice to you is some things are not worth trying to save a couple of bucks with aftermarket products, although granted, some work just fine for some people. Me? I've learned my lesson as far as my Corvette is concerned and she's only getting the best from here on out.
Using a magnet out of an old microwave the Delco's synced right up to the receiver with no problem. I jacked up the car and took the wheels to a local tire shop to switch them out and 40 bucks later everything is working perfectly. I recently replaced the oil sending unit(via the cowl cutting method) and replacing the battery made the C1214 code,bells & whistles go away so FINALLY I can enjoy my Vette with no issues whatsoever(knock on wood)
So, my advice to you is some things are not worth trying to save a couple of bucks with aftermarket products, although granted, some work just fine for some people. Me? I've learned my lesson as far as my Corvette is concerned and she's only getting the best from here on out.
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Thanks all--I took her out on the interstate tonight to make sure that the balancing was still good & I'm happy to report that after hitting 100 mph( which is faster than I should ever go around here ) that everything is running as it should & I'm one happy camper after working to get everything right on this car. Thanks to everybody that takes the time to post on this forum -- for w/o your help I'd still be struggling to get her back to form. You guy's rock!
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A lot of times going with OEM stuff saves a lot of headaches.
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