tpms question
Jan 14, 2011 | 01:35 PM
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From: Jeddah
tpms question
I have got a new set of reproduction C5Z wheels from a forum member,, when installed the tpms leaked pressure,, please help!
my vette is a 99 C5 coupe,,
Jan 14, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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can i just install regular non tpms valve stems?
Jan 14, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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You can but with non runflat tires your TPMS is more improtant than ever. What you need are new rubber O rings.
Jan 14, 2011 | 02:17 PM
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You can but with non runflat tires your TPMS is more improtant than ever. What you need are new rubber O rings.
the DIC won't act?
Jan 14, 2011 | 02:41 PM
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No the DIC can't tell you anything about tire pressure if you don't have TPMS installed.
Jan 15, 2011 | 10:35 AM
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where to buy these o rings online?
another question,, what is the recommended tire size for the front 17x9.5 wheel?
Jan 15, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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Jan 15, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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where to buy these o rings online?
another question,, what is the recommended tire size for the front 17x9.5 wheel?
I would probably run a 275/40, or 275/45.
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Jan 25, 2011 | 06:57 AM
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From: Jeddah
where to buy the #9 o-rings online?
can i just order GM#25715243 instead?
Jan 25, 2011 | 09:54 AM
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where to buy the #9 o-rings online?
can i just order GM#25715243 instead?
Make it easy on yourself, just go to any autoparts store or even a Home Depot store.
Jan 25, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Make it easy on yourself, just go to any autoparts store or even a Home Depot store.
I am ordering some other GM parts from parts taxi and wanted to get these from them too,,
do they do the job?
Jan 25, 2011 | 05:59 PM
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KJ217 is from
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
I do not think theres a HOME DEPOT there!
You need to find a Boat / Marine shop or a hardwar store. They should have a selection of O rings to replace the old O rings on your sensors.
When you get the O rings, the furrel that screws on the out side of the wheel will need to be properly torqued in place. The value is in "INCH POUNDS" so it not very tight. With new O rings, you should be leak free. Once the TPS are installed in the wheels, you should re-learn them to each wheel. The procedure is in the OWNERS MANUAL. You will need a magnet to enable the sensor in the wheel.
Bill
Last edited by Bill Curlee; Jan 25, 2011 at 08:00 PM .
Jan 25, 2011 | 06:39 PM
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KJ217 is from
Jeddah
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I do not think theres a HOME DEPOT there!
Bill
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