Tpms
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Heel & Toe
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In January of 08 you folks talked about an issue with trussme, dwestsr, and evil-twin regarding the tpms system, I have an 02 c-5 that is reading all sensors except for the right rear, if you manually put a machine near the valve stem it indicates the sensor number and the pressure, but it does not read in the car on the computer. The display says service TPMS, and goes back and forth from that to indicating I have a flat. I have new proxes tires on the car and do not have a flat. This all started when I bought the tires and they replaced the right rear sensor and it has not worked right since. I have a service engine light on and the computer reads service the TPMS. Can anyone help? THanks Mike
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Heel & Toe
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All are reading ok, except for the right rear, which reads xxxx, when the computer shows TPMS needs service, and 0 when it indicates a flat tire. THanks, Mike
Burning Brakes
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Your problem is that your battery in your tpms died. They're usually good for appx 5-6 years of life. You can either replace it or rebuild it. There are a couple of forum members who can rebuild them for you. I will give you their names if you like. I had the same problem with mine a couple of years ago. You may as well go ahead and rebuild all of them while you're at it. The others won't be far behind.
Try to reprogram it first to make sure it didn't just lose comm with the tpm sensor. Do you have a large magnet??
Try to reprogram it first to make sure it didn't just lose comm with the tpm sensor. Do you have a large magnet??
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OK, so you put new tires on in Jan 08, and they also replaced the RR TPMS sensor at that time, and it hasn't worked since - did I gett all that right?
I would assume that they programmed the new sensor in Jan, but it would not hurt to do it again. If that doesn't help then the next step would be to confirm it is either the sensor itself or something in the receiver/computer that is bad. To isolate this try training the RR to some other position and see if the failure follows the sensor or if it moves to the new position it was programmed to. If the failure follows the sensor then it looks like theone they put in for you in Jan may not be working rihgt - if it stays with the RR position it would indicate a problem in the receiver or computer somewhere.
I would assume that they programmed the new sensor in Jan, but it would not hurt to do it again. If that doesn't help then the next step would be to confirm it is either the sensor itself or something in the receiver/computer that is bad. To isolate this try training the RR to some other position and see if the failure follows the sensor or if it moves to the new position it was programmed to. If the failure follows the sensor then it looks like theone they put in for you in Jan may not be working rihgt - if it stays with the RR position it would indicate a problem in the receiver or computer somewhere.
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OK, so you put new tires on in Jan 08, and they also replaced the RR TPMS sensor at that time, and it hasn't worked since - did I gett all that right?
I would assume that they programmed the new sensor in Jan, but it would not hurt to do it again. If that doesn't help then the next step would be to confirm it is either the sensor itself or something in the receiver/computer that is bad. To isolate this try training the RR to some other position and see if the failure follows the sensor or if it moves to the new position it was programmed to. If the failure follows the sensor then it looks like theone they put in for you in Jan may not be working rihgt - if it stays with the RR position it would indicate a problem in the receiver or computer somewhere.
I would assume that they programmed the new sensor in Jan, but it would not hurt to do it again. If that doesn't help then the next step would be to confirm it is either the sensor itself or something in the receiver/computer that is bad. To isolate this try training the RR to some other position and see if the failure follows the sensor or if it moves to the new position it was programmed to. If the failure follows the sensor then it looks like theone they put in for you in Jan may not be working rihgt - if it stays with the RR position it would indicate a problem in the receiver or computer somewhere.
Burning Brakes
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If the battery in the TPMS was bad, I would not expect it to report to anything. but then again, the receiver on our car is over behind the gas filler - I bet that is further than this tool they're using. Are you sure this particular sensor was programmed to your car?
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Burning Brakes
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The tire shop is gonna order in another sensor for an 02, and try that, they say that if the car computer was not working properly that it would not pick up the information from the other sensors. It will not come in until this weekend and I cannot get in until next week to try it, if anyone has any other ideas, please let me know if not, I will advise what happens when this is changed out. Thanks, Mike
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The tire shop says it was.
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Burning Brakes
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ooops! I did put 99 didn't i. Sorry, still got the FOB thread i was just on in the brain! 
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Thanks to everyone, They fixed it, they replaced the sensor, and reprogrammed everything, now it works, I don't know (neither do they)exactly what did it, but it works, I appreciate everyone's input. Take Care, mike
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Burning Brakes
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The tire shop is gonna order in another sensor for an 02, and try that, they say that if the car computer was not working properly that it would not pick up the information from the other sensors. It will not come in until this weekend and I cannot get in until next week to try it, if anyone has any other ideas, please let me know if not, I will advise what happens when this is changed out. Thanks, Mike
True statement. (RFA receiver described below)As stated above, if the receiver goes bad, none of the tire pressure sensors will be read by the computer. The remote key fobs would not work as well.
The receiver which is located above the left rear tire under the carpet, receives signals from the TPS and the key fobs.
Glad you got it working!
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2nd Gear
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Ive got a 2000 Corvette.Im getting new tires but want to rebuild my tpms sensors before I put them back in.I cant seem to find rebuild kits for the 2000.I only find 2001 to 2004.Can anyone tell me where I can find a rebuild kit.and will I need a battery.The sensors are original and never been serviced since I still have the original tires.
Burning Brakes
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Ive got a 2000 Corvette.Im getting new tires but want to rebuild my tpms sensors before I put them back in.I cant seem to find rebuild kits for the 2000.I only find 2001 to 2004.Can anyone tell me where I can find a rebuild kit.and will I need a battery.The sensors are original and never been serviced since I still have the original tires.
Link below should give you a start on the 97-2000 units.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-motoring.html
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Le Mans Master
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Ive got a 2000 Corvette.Im getting new tires but want to rebuild my tpms sensors before I put them back in.I cant seem to find rebuild kits for the 2000.I only find 2001 to 2004.Can anyone tell me where I can find a rebuild kit.and will I need a battery.The sensors are original and never been serviced since I still have the original tires.
The C5 Tire Pressure Sensors (both models - early and late) were not made to be rebuilt. Rebuilding can be done, but it is NOT 100% successful.
Link below should give you a start on the 97-2000 units.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-motoring.html
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Link below should give you a start on the 97-2000 units.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-motoring.html
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JW Motoring sells them, either you buy a set and send the cores or for a cheaper cost you send yours in to be rebuilt and they have a 6 month warranty and are tested 2 ways before going back to you.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ndor-sale.html
Its down the page a tad
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Burning Brakes
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240+ units (97-00) built with only a few having problems (~15-20), it can be done with the know how and experience, if you have never done something like this before then I highly suggest you don't attempt to do it as they are VERY easy to damage but if you feel you can do them then go for it.
JW Motoring sells them, either you buy a set and send the cores or for a cheaper cost you send yours in to be rebuilt and they have a 6 month warranty and are tested 2 ways before going back to you.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ndor-sale.html
Its down the page a tad
JW Motoring sells them, either you buy a set and send the cores or for a cheaper cost you send yours in to be rebuilt and they have a 6 month warranty and are tested 2 ways before going back to you.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...ndor-sale.html
Its down the page a tad
Yes, I was speaking of the success rate for do-it-yourself repair.-
