TPMS Modules
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Drifting
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TPMS Sensors
Anyone use Schrader TPMS sensors? I was going to do the 01+ upgrade but found that Schrader sensors are the same price for both styles.
2000 Chevrolet Corvette C5 TPMS (Coupe, Convertible)
2000 Chevrolet Corvette C5 TPMS (Coupe, Convertible)
Last edited by HardcoreABN; Jul 11, 2023 at 12:29 PM.
Burning Brakes
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You can get them quite a few places. I got mine from the same place when I bought my new wheels and tires and they came mounted. Just make sure you get the right freq for your car (315 or 433 MHz) and you have the tool to reset them.
I bought a reset tool for 9 bucks on Amazon and works great. You can also use a big magnet.
I bought a reset tool for 9 bucks on Amazon and works great. You can also use a big magnet.
Instructor
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I did a post on this topic in the Tech section. TL;DR new sensors are fine if you or the shop has the activation tool:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...w-sensors.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...w-sensors.html
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I just put in a set of the Schrader 28006 in my 99 a couple weeks ago with no issues. Just make sure your not getting old stock, the first set I got from a local parts store was from 2016. The set I got from TR was 2023.
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I did a post on this topic in the Tech section. TL;DR new sensors are fine if you or the shop has the activation tool:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...w-sensors.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...w-sensors.html
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I would recommend going with GM Genuine, that is what I am installing in my 2003.
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The Schrader sensors may work just fine. I have always used sensors from GM as I know they work.
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20117 Schrader sensors are what they recommended to me on their tech line today.
They are direct fit and will work with the simple reset tool that you can get on Amazon.
Advanced Auto has them reduced to $43 a piece,
Keep in mind GM does not make their sensors they are supplied by vendors. On is Schrader.
In fact tire valves are called Schrader valves as a type ni matter who makes them, Quality part.
I will use these in the wheels I am installing later this week.
They are direct fit and will work with the simple reset tool that you can get on Amazon.
Advanced Auto has them reduced to $43 a piece,
Keep in mind GM does not make their sensors they are supplied by vendors. On is Schrader.
In fact tire valves are called Schrader valves as a type ni matter who makes them, Quality part.
I will use these in the wheels I am installing later this week.
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I purchased and had installed at the tire dealer 4 Shrader tpms sensors on my 2002 Vette Feb 11, 2019. The left rear just died after 4years and 7 months. The batteries are rated for 5 years of usage depending on stop and go traffic. I will be purchasing GM OEM tpms sensors this next time around as the batteries on these particular units are rated for 10 years of usage.
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