Are TPS Sensors Mandatory?
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Racer
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From: Deer Park, Long Island NY
Are TPS Sensors Mandatory?
I have a 98 corvette and was thinking about changing wheels but are the use of TPS Sensors necessary? Will the DIC throw anything if they are not being used. Thanks in advance.
Le Mans Master
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From: Zephyrhills, Florida
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13
Yep, you'll get messsages but you can just hit reset. On 2001 and up the sensors can be programmed out but not on the 2000 down.........
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Yes you can use aftermarket wheels but you will get the tire pressure sensor warnings all the time--you can turn it off but it gets annoying--I have aftermarket wheels and i just removed the sensors and installed them on my new wheels--you can do the same--the sensor is a part of the valve stem assy. I don't think you can turn off the sensors permanently but you may be able to with a Tech II--A programmer like HP or EFILIVE won't do it--
Tech Contributor
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Yes you can use aftermarket wheels but you will get the tire pressure sensor warnings all the time--you can turn it off but it gets annoying--I have aftermarket wheels and i just removed the sensors and installed them on my new wheels--you can do the same--the sensor is a part of the valve stem assy. I don't think you can turn off the sensors permanently but you may be able to with a Tech II--A programmer like HP or EFILIVE won't do it--
,, why would you not want to have such a valuable asset. Here are pictures of the two style sensors. One is the early sensor, 97-2000 and the newer style 2001 + You CAN NOT interchange them!
2001+
2001+ mounted
early TPS on right compared to new one
BC
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Here are the ones you need.
On special this weekend at
www.GMPartsHouse.com
97-2000 Sensors
10438853 - sensor – 85.89 each
15234846 - nuts – 3.21 each
Total setup of 4 is 390.97 shipped!
On special this weekend at
www.GMPartsHouse.com
97-2000 Sensors
10438853 - sensor – 85.89 each
15234846 - nuts – 3.21 each
Total setup of 4 is 390.97 shipped!
