Looking for a Tech2
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Looking for a Tech2
Ok, so I am running wheels/tires without TPMS sensors and the constant DIC messages and chimes are really annoying. My car a 2003 so I know the system can be disabled with a Tech2.
I run a "drag pack" setup and I know how to use a tire pressure gauge.
Ideally someone in Eastern IL or Western IN within about 75 miles of I-70.
I know I could probably buy a knockoff Tech2 and do it myself but a short road trip is still cheaper for now I think. Also I'd hate to buy one just to do this one thing with it.
I run a "drag pack" setup and I know how to use a tire pressure gauge.
Ideally someone in Eastern IL or Western IN within about 75 miles of I-70.
I know I could probably buy a knockoff Tech2 and do it myself but a short road trip is still cheaper for now I think. Also I'd hate to buy one just to do this one thing with it.
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You would inevitably find more uses for it 
Might be worth posted in the regional forum as well.
On a side note, I actually enabled TPMS using a VXDiag VCX Nano (Tech2 emulator) on my 2001 Z06. The car has never had TPMS sensors programmed, though (will put some in @ next tire change). There hasn't been a single chime or notification about low tire pressure, missing sensors, or otherwise.
Might be worth posted in the regional forum as well.
On a side note, I actually enabled TPMS using a VXDiag VCX Nano (Tech2 emulator) on my 2001 Z06. The car has never had TPMS sensors programmed, though (will put some in @ next tire change). There hasn't been a single chime or notification about low tire pressure, missing sensors, or otherwise.
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My favorite is the "reduce performance 55 mph" warning that needs cleared every 15 or so minutes. For some reason even though I have no sensors I have 2 tires that read XXXX and 2 that read 0 PSI. Not sure why and I think that's part of the problem.
Honestly if it just had a warning light without all the DIC nonsense like my Jeep Renegade I wouldn't care. but when I am trying to monitor trans or oil temp and it keeps pestering me about my "flat" tires when I know I have 40 PSI (front) or 30 PSI (rear) in them, it's annoying.
It even chimes at me when I shut the car off. I was under the impression that not having sensors would be just a warning at startup and you reset and was good to go. It is far worse than that on my car.
Honestly if it just had a warning light without all the DIC nonsense like my Jeep Renegade I wouldn't care. but when I am trying to monitor trans or oil temp and it keeps pestering me about my "flat" tires when I know I have 40 PSI (front) or 30 PSI (rear) in them, it's annoying.
It even chimes at me when I shut the car off. I was under the impression that not having sensors would be just a warning at startup and you reset and was good to go. It is far worse than that on my car.
