tire pressure sensor batteries
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From: gainesville florida
tire pressure sensor batteries
Hi, Can some one give me the GM part no. for the batteries that go in the tire pressure sensors.
I can't find that any where. Been trying to find it on the "Fred Beans " site with no luck.
I have an 02 and putting a set of Pilot sport PS2s on next week and need to change the batteries while I have the tires down.
Thanks,
Jw
I can't find that any where. Been trying to find it on the "Fred Beans " site with no luck.
I have an 02 and putting a set of Pilot sport PS2s on next week and need to change the batteries while I have the tires down.
Thanks,
Jw
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From: Melbourne Florida
Originally Posted by tarheeljww
Hi, Can some one give me the GM part no. for the batteries that go in the tire pressure sensors.
I can't find that any where. Been trying to find it on the "Fred Beans " site with no luck.
I have an 02 and putting a set of Pilot sport PS2s on next week and need to change the batteries while I have the tires down.
Thanks,
Jw
I can't find that any where. Been trying to find it on the "Fred Beans " site with no luck.
I have an 02 and putting a set of Pilot sport PS2s on next week and need to change the batteries while I have the tires down.
Thanks,
Jw
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From: Mesquite, Texas
There was a post on here a while back by a guy that figured out how to replace the batteries......it involved cutting the sensor body open and resealing afterwards. Do a search on tire pressure monitor batteries, etc.
Other than that, all you can do is replace and re-program replacement sensors. Check the classifieds.....there may be some used ones out there.
Other than that, all you can do is replace and re-program replacement sensors. Check the classifieds.....there may be some used ones out there.
Burning Brakes
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From: Mooresville NC
Originally Posted by mrC5er
There was a post on here a while back by a guy that figured out how to replace the batteries......it involved cutting the sensor body open and resealing afterwards. Do a search on tire pressure monitor batteries, etc.
Burning Brakes
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trying to replace the batteries is very iffy... several companies ( a guy out of his garage ) have tried to make a go of this replacement battery enterprise.
The problem is you can not test the function until the sensors are back in the tires and are moving. You can check communications, but not function out of the tire.
The batteries are cheap, but the work to replace them without damage to the delicate circuit, which includes, careful dissection of the pot expoxy, desoldering the two connectors , then re soldering the new batteries in, and using the right pot material to handle expansion and contraction, heat and cold and vibration. Again after you do all this you can not check to see if you didn't destroy the circuit with the solder, until after the sensors are in the tire and rolling.
The best place to get new sensors is from Gene Culley at Fred beans, he is a forum vendor, and the financial sponsor of the C5 Gen forum, so we dont have to pay to be here.
Contact gene and have your Vin # handy
Gene Culley
Director of Internet parts sales
Fred Beans of Limerick, Pa
40 Auto Park Boulevard
Limerick, Pa 19468
610.495.1700
gculley@fredbeans.com
The problem is you can not test the function until the sensors are back in the tires and are moving. You can check communications, but not function out of the tire.
The batteries are cheap, but the work to replace them without damage to the delicate circuit, which includes, careful dissection of the pot expoxy, desoldering the two connectors , then re soldering the new batteries in, and using the right pot material to handle expansion and contraction, heat and cold and vibration. Again after you do all this you can not check to see if you didn't destroy the circuit with the solder, until after the sensors are in the tire and rolling.
The best place to get new sensors is from Gene Culley at Fred beans, he is a forum vendor, and the financial sponsor of the C5 Gen forum, so we dont have to pay to be here.
Contact gene and have your Vin # handy
Gene Culley
Director of Internet parts sales
Fred Beans of Limerick, Pa
40 Auto Park Boulevard
Limerick, Pa 19468
610.495.1700
gculley@fredbeans.com
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i just replaced one of my sensors last weeks, so i too was curious about the battery...it took about 15 minutes to remove all the potting and disconnect the battery...did this without even exposing the circuit board.. as soon as i buy some batteries & epoxy, i'll try putting it back together...
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From: Broken Arrow OK
Noticed that, in your profile, your Vette is an 02. I don't know of anyone who has been able to replace these batteries. Battery replacement with the 97-00 sensors is possible and really not that difficult. Foutunately, the 01-04 sensors are a lot cheaper than the earlier ones. Just buy new sensors.
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Originally Posted by flybyyou
$55 PER sensor?
I think I'd just buy brand new ones.
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From: Slidell La
Originally Posted by IM QUIKR
is that something that would be covered under an extended warranty?
I wish the ones for my 2000 Vert were that cheap. 
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St. Jude Donor '06
Heres the link on how to replace the batteries:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1030589
Opps. Didnt see the same link above.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1030589
Opps. Didnt see the same link above.
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From: St Louis MO
Originally Posted by Evil-Twin
trying to replace the batteries is very iffy... several companies ( a guy out of his garage ) have tried to make a go of this replacement battery enterprise.
The problem is you can not test the function until the sensors are back in the tires and are moving. You can check communications, but not function out of the tire.
The batteries are cheap, but the work to replace them without damage to the delicate circuit, which includes, careful dissection of the pot expoxy, desoldering the two connectors , then re soldering the new batteries in, and using the right pot material to handle expansion and contraction, heat and cold and vibration. Again after you do all this you can not check to see if you didn't destroy the circuit with the solder, until after the sensors are in the tire and rolling.
The best place to get new sensors is from Gene Culley at Fred beans, he is a forum vendor, and the financial sponsor of the C5 Gen forum, so we dont have to pay to be here.
Contact gene and have your Vin # handy
Gene Culley
Director of Internet parts sales
Fred Beans of Limerick, Pa
40 Auto Park Boulevard
Limerick, Pa 19468
610.495.1700
gculley@fredbeans.com
The problem is you can not test the function until the sensors are back in the tires and are moving. You can check communications, but not function out of the tire.
The batteries are cheap, but the work to replace them without damage to the delicate circuit, which includes, careful dissection of the pot expoxy, desoldering the two connectors , then re soldering the new batteries in, and using the right pot material to handle expansion and contraction, heat and cold and vibration. Again after you do all this you can not check to see if you didn't destroy the circuit with the solder, until after the sensors are in the tire and rolling.
The best place to get new sensors is from Gene Culley at Fred beans, he is a forum vendor, and the financial sponsor of the C5 Gen forum, so we dont have to pay to be here.
Contact gene and have your Vin # handy
Gene Culley
Director of Internet parts sales
Fred Beans of Limerick, Pa
40 Auto Park Boulevard
Limerick, Pa 19468
610.495.1700
gculley@fredbeans.com
