Homemade tool #J41760
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From: ann arbor michigan
Homemade tool #J41760
Yesterday I had to reprogram my tire pressure sensors. A Kent-Moore tool
#J41760 was required. This is a big magnet that GM probably sells for big $.
Local hardware store has a "General" #376C shallow pot magnet that did the
job. This is a permanent ceramic magnet that has a 35# pull. Magnet is contained in a 2 1/2" diameter X 3/8" thick steel shell with a 9/32" hole in the
center. Drill out the hole to 1/2" so the magnet fits over the valve stems.
Magnet stays in place due to the pull of the iron brake components.
Cost = $5.
#J41760 was required. This is a big magnet that GM probably sells for big $.
Local hardware store has a "General" #376C shallow pot magnet that did the
job. This is a permanent ceramic magnet that has a 35# pull. Magnet is contained in a 2 1/2" diameter X 3/8" thick steel shell with a 9/32" hole in the
center. Drill out the hole to 1/2" so the magnet fits over the valve stems.
Magnet stays in place due to the pull of the iron brake components.
Cost = $5.
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Re: Homemade tool #J41760 (duosy)
I just use a simple "magnetic part retriever" . Costs about $3 and works fine..
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Re: Homemade tool #J41760 (duosy)
duosy,
Thanks. Other members have reported using an old speaker magnet for reprogramming.
You're right...any tool associated with $Kent Moore$ is high dollar. :D :yesnod:
Good luck.
Mark
Thanks. Other members have reported using an old speaker magnet for reprogramming.
You're right...any tool associated with $Kent Moore$ is high dollar. :D :yesnod:
Good luck.
Mark
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From: Cropwell AL
Re: Homemade tool #J41760 (Bill Dearborn)
I have yet been able to re program the sensors....I think its the magnet that I have that is not strong enough. Going to get a parts retriever magnet at home depot and try.
