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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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i have a 99 corvette, the previous owner put 2003 wheels on it. everytime i turn the car on it says service tpms. when i go through the psi readings they are all blank. im thinking he has the 03 sensors in these wheels, with the 99 receiver? is that possible? i know they changed the system at some point.. whats the easiest way to diagnose/fix this.. ill be getting new front tires in the next week i guess that would be a good time to see what tpms i have?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 03:46 PM
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There is a training procedure when you change sensors but I don't think the 03' sensors are compatible anyway with your 99' car. Do a search on it, there have been a lot of posts on this topic.
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correct, if he left the 03 transmitters in then that is your problem. The 00 and older sensors are expensive.
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 04:05 PM
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well since it would have the 03 sensors in there... can i just buy an 03 receiver? i think i saw a thread about how to convert not too long ago actually just wasnt sure why people were making the conversion
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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I think you will find after doing some research it will much more cost effective to replace the sensors and move on........
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is there anyway to bypass this whole system and remove it from the car? minimal weight loss + less money spent = money for headers? every car ive ever had with tpms it becomes more of a headache than anything
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just reset and go. My 98 sensors are going bad and I do not plan on buying new one's. Like everyone said they're expensive. I just hit the reset button every time I get in and off I go.
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