Tire Pressure Sensor Programming Tip
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St. Jude Donor '09
Tire Pressure Sensor Programming Tip
I just got a new set of sensors to go with my new 19x10 and 19x13 CCW 505s and had to calibrate them using the posted procedure and a magnet. I didn't have any decent magnets around the house, so I took a trip out to the depot. I found a pack of two small, powerful magnets. Each about 1.5" x .75" x .25" thk. I bought two packs of two, thinking putting them together might help make a bigger magnet.
I played around with different ways of holding them by the valve stem, and finally found something that worked. I held the two magnets apart from each other with the faces of each magnet lined up, basically straddling the valvestem and got the horn to honk right away.
I played around with different ways of holding them by the valve stem, and finally found something that worked. I held the two magnets apart from each other with the faces of each magnet lined up, basically straddling the valvestem and got the horn to honk right away.
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Yes, speaker magnets work well, but not everyone has them laying around. I sure didn't. A little trip to the depot and $2.57 later I had what I needed.
And I resisted the urge to buy a 50-250lb torque wrench and the newest 500in-lb Dewalt 18V drill/driver.
And I resisted the urge to buy a 50-250lb torque wrench and the newest 500in-lb Dewalt 18V drill/driver.
Burning Brakes
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I found a set of magnets at the craft store that worked as well. Less than $2 for all six. Stacked them together an placed then directly over the spot where the valve stem enters the wheel.
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Sensors Calibration Link
The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system interfaces with the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) through the serial data line. Once the program mode is accessed through the IPC, each sensor's unique identification code can be programmed into the receiver's memory. Each sensor must transmit the unique code in the proper sequence. A magnet must be held close to the sensor in order to force the sensor to transmit the identification code. The IPC will display a message as each sensor is programmed, and when to proceed to the next sensor for programming. The receiver also sends a message to the BCM to sound the horn one time, indicating that the sensor properly transmitted an identification code. If the programming sequence is cancelled before any sensor is programmed, or if the vehicle's battery is disconnected, the receiver will remember all current identification codes. As soon as the receiver learns the first sensor identification code, all previously stored codes are erased from the receiver's memory.
J 41760 Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Programming Tool.
Tool required (any medium strength magnet, U or Disk type
1. Turn the ignition to ON.
2. Press the RESET button in order to clear any IPC display warning messages.
3. Press and release the OPTIONS button on the DIC to scroll through the display options until the IPC display is blank.
4. Press and hold the DIC RESET button for 3 seconds.
Notice: Refer to Body Control Module (BCM) Programming/RPO Configuration in Cautions and Notices.
5. Press the OPTIONS button again until the TIRE TRAINING message appears.
6. Press the RESET button until the IPC LEARN L FRONT TIRE message appears in order to begin
the programming sequence.
7. Install the J 41760 Tire Pressure Programming Tool over the left front valve stem.
8. The horn will sound, indicating the left front TPM sensor is programmed.
9. When the horn sounds, proceed to program the next TPM sensor in the following order as directed
by the IPC messages:
- LEARN R FRONT TIRE
- LEARN R REAR TIRE
- LEARN L REAR TIRE
Programming Cancellation
1. The programming mode will be cancelled if any of the following conditions are met: - The program mode is exited through the DIC.
- The ignition is turned to OFF.
- All four sensors have been programmed.
- The TPM system has been in the program mode for longer than 2 minutes and no sensors
have been learned.
2. If the program mode is cancelled with less than four codes stored, the receiver will only accept the codes programmed up to that point
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I have kind of a dumb question:
Do the sensors have to be on the wheels to be programmed?
The reason I ask is that my dad's 04 has an aftermarket set of Z06 Black motorsport wheels and, according to the Chevy dealership, the TPS sensors will not fit on the wheels. So, we do not have access to a tech 3 to remove the warning codes, and the warnings are really beginning to get oon our nerves. I was hoping by recalibrating them, that it may stop giving us the warnings, but if it still shows 0 psi then the warnings will still appear. Does anyone have a solution to this dillema, or a way to fool the computer into not showing the message?
Thanks for looking.
Do the sensors have to be on the wheels to be programmed?
The reason I ask is that my dad's 04 has an aftermarket set of Z06 Black motorsport wheels and, according to the Chevy dealership, the TPS sensors will not fit on the wheels. So, we do not have access to a tech 3 to remove the warning codes, and the warnings are really beginning to get oon our nerves. I was hoping by recalibrating them, that it may stop giving us the warnings, but if it still shows 0 psi then the warnings will still appear. Does anyone have a solution to this dillema, or a way to fool the computer into not showing the message?
Thanks for looking.
Le Mans Master
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I have kind of a dumb question:
Do the sensors have to be on the wheels to be programmed?
The reason I ask is that my dad's 04 has an aftermarket set of Z06 Black motorsport wheels and, according to the Chevy dealership, the TPS sensors will not fit on the wheels. So, we do not have access to a tech 3 to remove the warning codes, and the warnings are really beginning to get oon our nerves. I was hoping by recalibrating them, that it may stop giving us the warnings, but if it still shows 0 psi then the warnings will still appear. Does anyone have a solution to this dillema, or a way to fool the computer into not showing the message?
Thanks for looking.
Do the sensors have to be on the wheels to be programmed?
The reason I ask is that my dad's 04 has an aftermarket set of Z06 Black motorsport wheels and, according to the Chevy dealership, the TPS sensors will not fit on the wheels. So, we do not have access to a tech 3 to remove the warning codes, and the warnings are really beginning to get oon our nerves. I was hoping by recalibrating them, that it may stop giving us the warnings, but if it still shows 0 psi then the warnings will still appear. Does anyone have a solution to this dillema, or a way to fool the computer into not showing the message?
Thanks for looking.
Burning Brakes
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I have kind of a dumb question:
Do the sensors have to be on the wheels to be programmed?
The reason I ask is that my dad's 04 has an aftermarket set of Z06 Black motorsport wheels and, according to the Chevy dealership, the TPS sensors will not fit on the wheels. So, we do not have access to a tech 3 to remove the warning codes, and the warnings are really beginning to get oon our nerves. I was hoping by recalibrating them, that it may stop giving us the warnings, but if it still shows 0 psi then the warnings will still appear. Does anyone have a solution to this dillema, or a way to fool the computer into not showing the message?
Thanks for looking.
Do the sensors have to be on the wheels to be programmed?
The reason I ask is that my dad's 04 has an aftermarket set of Z06 Black motorsport wheels and, according to the Chevy dealership, the TPS sensors will not fit on the wheels. So, we do not have access to a tech 3 to remove the warning codes, and the warnings are really beginning to get oon our nerves. I was hoping by recalibrating them, that it may stop giving us the warnings, but if it still shows 0 psi then the warnings will still appear. Does anyone have a solution to this dillema, or a way to fool the computer into not showing the message?
Thanks for looking.
I’ll leave the details on how to accomplish this up to you.
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Other than reprogramming the PCM to delete the sensors, the only way to “fool the computer” is to have the sensors programmed to the BCM, place all four in a container with 25 – 30 PSI of pressure, keep the container with the car while twirling the container to simulate the rotation of a tire while driving the car. (The sensors must be moving to transmit and if they don’t transmit, you will get a DIC warning.)
I’ll leave the details on how to accomplish this up to you.
I’ll leave the details on how to accomplish this up to you.
You took my fun away by beating me to it!
