Pre testing TPS
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Pre testing TPS
I couldn't find an answer to this from a several searches so I will post my question.
I have one apparently dead sensor, getting the XXXX reading & tire pressure system warning message.
I reset all sensors, in hopes that the problem sensor lost its signal somehow. It relearned but still reads XXXX.
I have a spare sensor of unknown age. I reprogrammed it in atmosperic conditions in place of the dead one. I immediatley received a flat tire warning & the DIC read 0 psi, in lieu of XXXX. Presumably this means the spare sensor will read pressure & it should be good to use as a replacement.
Can anyone verify my thinking before I go to the trouble & cost of removing & remounting the tire with the new sensor?
Also, during my searches I came across a number of threads dealing with relearning the TPS. A large magnet is not needed- the key is to hold the magnet in place for about 5 seconds! I couldn't get them to relearn for the life of me until I did this.
I have one apparently dead sensor, getting the XXXX reading & tire pressure system warning message.
I reset all sensors, in hopes that the problem sensor lost its signal somehow. It relearned but still reads XXXX.
I have a spare sensor of unknown age. I reprogrammed it in atmosperic conditions in place of the dead one. I immediatley received a flat tire warning & the DIC read 0 psi, in lieu of XXXX. Presumably this means the spare sensor will read pressure & it should be good to use as a replacement.
Can anyone verify my thinking before I go to the trouble & cost of removing & remounting the tire with the new sensor?
Also, during my searches I came across a number of threads dealing with relearning the TPS. A large magnet is not needed- the key is to hold the magnet in place for about 5 seconds! I couldn't get them to relearn for the life of me until I did this.
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If it programs and sends an XXXX pressure,, you should be fine. Yes you have to leave the magnet on the sensor until it transmits and the BCM beeps the horn.
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