Tire Rack has tire pressure sensors for sale for $180.00 for four. It also list RUNFLAT SENSOR PROG. TOOL for $199.96 for a set of four. What is the program tool? Is it the magnets?

 

Dont waste your money on the programming tool, just use a large magnet, does that same thing.

 

Thanks! I thought that must be what they were talking about.

 

I use a pen magnet

 

WOW thats one expensive magnet, talk about Corvette TAX!!!!!

 

I just used an old speaker in the garage. I could not get a smaller magnet to work for me. Good thing I am a pack rat and keep old parts

 

Paid $3 for a magnet at Harbor Freight that works fine.

 

I wonder why they try to sell you four of them?

 

Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Programming
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.


Tool required (any medium strength magnet, U or Disk type) or the GM J 41760 Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Programming Tool.

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.




Medium Strength U Shaped Magnet

 

The C6 sensors are a new type that have to have a special "tool" to wake them up for reprogramming the TPMS. The new tool is a small radio transmitter that commands the sensors to wake up and send their serial number. It is very low power so that it only wakes the sensor it is very close to. That's the tool that Tire Rack is selling.

 

Man, I love this site.....

 

I tried with a small but strong magnet but didnt work!!!! , where exactly must to be placed the magnet?

 

Ok, I just used a speaker magnet and works great!!, but when I tried on the rear left tire, didnt honk, so, maybe that sensor dont work or dont have batteries...

now.. how to replace batteries?

 

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...=1030589&pp=20

When replacing the batteries, use the high temp lithium batteries , especially if you live in a hot climate. The Panasonic BR series is rated for much higher temperatures than the CR series, and will last longer.

 

Ok, I saw that thread...

Anybody has a sensor that doesnt work and that can be doned to me??
Or a sensor already replaced batteries?

 

just bite the bullet and buy a new tps. it aint worth the hassle. try a vendor on the site. i used gmpartshouse if memory serves me correctly.

 

I agree. It's probably not worth the trouble to do just one. I do consider it worthwile if your rebuilding all four. You can do a lot of things with the $300+ you will save.

 

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...temnumber=1939

 

I want to buy a new one and then the one I replace, will try to make it work so I´ll have a back up..

The thing is that Im too angry because the cost of that stupid thing and that the dealers o seller wants to profit because know that we need it...

 

It has to be a BIG magnet, I use an old Bose speaker from a C4. I actually place the back side of the speaker (the magnet side) right on the tire stem (which still has the valve cover on it). I found that a small magnet would not work, the Bose speaker magent/coil must weigh about 2 pounds.