Tire Sensor Questions
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Tire Sensor Questions
I have a tire sensor on one of my wheels that reads xxx or nothing. 
I did the retainng deal and can't get the horn to toot on that one wheel.
All three other wheels will reset.
My vette is a 99.
Questions
1. Is the sensor dead and needs to be replaced or is there something I am not doing ?
2. How much do they (sensor) cost and is GM the only one that has them ?
3. Any suggestions on Tire companys to use, if I have to replace? My Chevy dealer won't touch the tires with a 10 foot pole.
Thats for the help.
I did the retainng deal and can't get the horn to toot on that one wheel.
All three other wheels will reset.
My vette is a 99.
Questions
1. Is the sensor dead and needs to be replaced or is there something I am not doing ?
2. How much do they (sensor) cost and is GM the only one that has them ?
3. Any suggestions on Tire companys to use, if I have to replace? My Chevy dealer won't touch the tires with a 10 foot pole.
Thats for the help.
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From: Murphy TX
It sounds like the battery is dead. I'd get replacements from on of the supporting forum dealers. If I remember right they are ~$70 dollars from Fred Beans or Fichtner.
As far as a tire company (I'm guessing you have the runflats), I've had luck with an actual Goodyear shop as well as discount tire. However, I don't take the car in, I take the wheels and tires in. My car itself has never seen a Discount tire.
I'd just call ahead and see if they've dealt with runflats/temp sensors before.
As far as a tire company (I'm guessing you have the runflats), I've had luck with an actual Goodyear shop as well as discount tire. However, I don't take the car in, I take the wheels and tires in. My car itself has never seen a Discount tire.
I'd just call ahead and see if they've dealt with runflats/temp sensors before.
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From: Spring Branch Texas
I concur. The battery is starting to go. There is a forum vendor at www.nericreations.com that will re-build your sensor. If you purchase new ones, make sure you get the right ones. There are 2 different sensor designs: one for '97-'00 and another for '01-'04. Unfortunately they are not interchangable and your model is more expensive. Discount Tire did mine just fine (although not run-flats). If you are just replacing the one (although if one is going, the others are probably not far behind), you can just take the tire in. They just need to break one bead and reach in to swap the sensor. Remember too, that you will then need to re-train all of them. 
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One other option, replace the battery for about $3. See http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...1030589&highli...
I recently did one of mine and it worked fine.
I recently did one of mine and it worked fine.
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Originally Posted by DADEO
I have a tire sensor on one of my wheels that reads xxx or nothing.
The dealer was very helpful and suprised when he came back out I was finished with the job.. He told me no charge for the work so the only cost was the $$ for the sensor. I bought my next set of tires from this dealer. So best of luck.. 99 Nassau Blue
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Thank you all for the information.
Most likely will go with a new sensor and do the fix like 99 Nassau Blue did.
I know some old tire shop folks, one right down the street from my office.
They will break the bead but won't do the rest.
And this is neat I have a 99 Nassau Blue Coupe.
Thanks again.
Most likely will go with a new sensor and do the fix like 99 Nassau Blue did.
I know some old tire shop folks, one right down the street from my office.
They will break the bead but won't do the rest.
And this is neat I have a 99 Nassau Blue Coupe.
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by jimcork1
I just made the same repair. I got a new sensor,, o ring and deep socket to fit. I took the tire to a local (read not chain but really old tire store in business for a long time) store and asked if they would just break down the top bead of the tire so I could replace the sensor. If you ask people to change the sensor most will say no. This is a 2 minute job. The dealer broke the top bead and went to answer the phone. While he was out I replaced the sensor and took pick. (first time for me to change one). Total time less than 3 minutes. Just put a light film of oil on the oring to help it seat. Tighten it snug but not over tight. If you overtight you can break off the aluminum stem.
The dealer was very helpful and suprised when he came back out I was finished with the job.. He told me no charge for the work so the only cost was the $$ for the sensor. I bought my next set of tires from this dealer. So best of luck.. 99 Nassau Blue
The dealer was very helpful and suprised when he came back out I was finished with the job.. He told me no charge for the work so the only cost was the $$ for the sensor. I bought my next set of tires from this dealer. So best of luck.. 99 Nassau Blue
Thanks again. I have one more question for you.
What is the stock number of the sensor you got for your 99?
I looked in my service manuals today and can't find a number.
Thanks
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From: Spring Branch Texas
Originally Posted by DADEO
Thanks again. I have one more question for you.
What is the stock number of the sensor you got for your 99?
I looked in my service manuals today and can't find a number.
Thanks
What is the stock number of the sensor you got for your 99?
I looked in my service manuals today and can't find a number.
Thanks
97-2000 Sensors
10438853 - sensor – 84.40 each
10268439 - nut – 1.25 each (5 pack)
10268438 - washer – 1.25 each (5 pack)
Total setup is 350.10 + 15.50 shipping
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Originally Posted by RCK1999
Here you go (from FredBeans):
97-2000 Sensors
10438853 - sensor – 84.40 each
10268439 - nut – 1.25 each (5 pack)
10268438 - washer – 1.25 each (5 pack)
Total setup is 350.10 + 15.50 shipping
97-2000 Sensors
10438853 - sensor – 84.40 each
10268439 - nut – 1.25 each (5 pack)
10268438 - washer – 1.25 each (5 pack)
Total setup is 350.10 + 15.50 shipping