TPMS Programing ?
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TPMS Programing ?
I have a 1997. I'm getting the TPMS Failure warning on the DIC and the left front tire is not displaying a pressure. I recently purchased the car, so I have no idea how old the sensors are. I ran the fault codes in the DIC and only got one current fault, the C2100 Left front sensor fault. I went into the TPMS training function and was able to get a horn prompt from all 4 sensors. The left front still does not display a pressure. I assume this verifies that the battery is bad in the left front sensor, but my question is why I received a horn prompt on that sensor?
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I have a 1997. I'm getting the TPMS Failure warning on the DIC and the left front tire is not displaying a pressure. I recently purchased the car, so I have no idea how old the sensors are. I ran the fault codes in the DIC and only got one current fault, the C2100 Left front sensor fault. I went into the TPMS training function and was able to get a horn prompt from all 4 sensors. The left front still does not display a pressure. I assume this verifies that the battery is bad in the left front sensor, but my question is why I received a horn prompt on that sensor?
You said it, if you programmed them and are not getting a reading after driving (which you need to do after programming them if you didnt know) then the battery is dead or weak and is not strong enough to transmit a signal. If you need a rebuilt set with new batteries let me know. Gen I sensors are only supposed to last ~7 years so you are way above that.
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TPMS Programming
I have a similar problem. Left front not showing any pressure, but after it got hot it would show L-XXX. I installed new battery in my left front TPS and now it will not program. Now both left and right front TPS show L-XXX R-XXX. Any suggestions? Do I need a new sensor. Checked now battery after installation and it showed 3.35v. Thanks for your help.
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I have a similar problem. Left front not showing any pressure, but after it got hot it would show L-XXX. I installed new battery in my left front TPS and now it will not program. Now both left and right front TPS show L-XXX R-XXX. Any suggestions? Do I need a new sensor. Checked now battery after installation and it showed 3.35v. Thanks for your help.
Last edited by Corvette Don; Feb 26, 2009 at 11:29 AM.
