97-00 TPMS Sensors
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97-00 TPMS Sensors
I've been doing battery replacements on these for a member, and at times I check availability for the original parts. Today I noticed RockAuto has 4 of the Schrader 28006 pieces at a really low price. Unfortunately there's no telling how long they've been sitting on a shelf unused. Mine is a '01 so they won't do me any good.
Thus far I've worked on 6 and have a 50% success rate - the primary cause of failure seems to be the battery leaking and getting to the circuit board.
Side note, there are new, universal programmable sensors available for around $30 but require programming before they'll work with the 97-00 requirements (315mhz, ASK modulation, pressure pid only). These have to be triggered with a TPMS tool (120khz trigger). I bought one of their programmers to use to test used Schraders but would gladly program new ones for the cost of postage plus a $10 per-batch handling fee.
Thus far I've worked on 6 and have a 50% success rate - the primary cause of failure seems to be the battery leaking and getting to the circuit board.
Side note, there are new, universal programmable sensors available for around $30 but require programming before they'll work with the 97-00 requirements (315mhz, ASK modulation, pressure pid only). These have to be triggered with a TPMS tool (120khz trigger). I bought one of their programmers to use to test used Schraders but would gladly program new ones for the cost of postage plus a $10 per-batch handling fee.
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I've been doing battery replacements on these for a member, and at times I check availability for the original parts. Today I noticed RockAuto has 4 of the Schrader 28006 pieces at a really low price. Unfortunately there's no telling how long they've been sitting on a shelf unused. Mine is a '01 so they won't do me any good.
Thus far I've worked on 6 and have a 50% success rate - the primary cause of failure seems to be the battery leaking and getting to the circuit board.
Side note, there are new, universal programmable sensors available for around $30 but require programming before they'll work with the 97-00 requirements (315mhz, ASK modulation, pressure pid only). These have to be triggered with a TPMS tool (120khz trigger). I bought one of their programmers to use to test used Schraders but would gladly program new ones for the cost of postage plus a $10 per-batch handling fee.
Thus far I've worked on 6 and have a 50% success rate - the primary cause of failure seems to be the battery leaking and getting to the circuit board.
Side note, there are new, universal programmable sensors available for around $30 but require programming before they'll work with the 97-00 requirements (315mhz, ASK modulation, pressure pid only). These have to be triggered with a TPMS tool (120khz trigger). I bought one of their programmers to use to test used Schraders but would gladly program new ones for the cost of postage plus a $10 per-batch handling fee.
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I ordered some wheels and tires from tirerack. I ordered the tpms sensors. They called and said they were not available for the '97. I told the guy, I would just go old school.
I already have the tcs and airbag light on, so what's one more light? lol
I already have the tcs and airbag light on, so what's one more light? lol
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I suppose I am, though it's more like a charity than a business. For what I charge I'm barely recovering the cost of the supplies. Think of it as a Corvette enthusiast wanting to help fellow enthusiasts.
The OE sensors aren't generally easy to find and when they're available they're typically quite expensive, which is the reason I pointed out the $21 Schraders at RA. But there are also very affordable modern universal sensors available. TireRack should have been able to source you these, but evidently they're as uneducated on the subject as anyone.
The OE sensors aren't generally easy to find and when they're available they're typically quite expensive, which is the reason I pointed out the $21 Schraders at RA. But there are also very affordable modern universal sensors available. TireRack should have been able to source you these, but evidently they're as uneducated on the subject as anyone.
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i checked i think ebay has them for 46$ rockauto had them for 24$ at one time but they went up recently the schrader 97-00 sensors.
Im curious to try something like this as well find a cheap ebay 15$ 315mhz sensor advertised for 97-00 corvette and attempt to program it just the front left and see how long they last or if they will even program.
Im curious to try something like this as well find a cheap ebay 15$ 315mhz sensor advertised for 97-00 corvette and attempt to program it just the front left and see how long they last or if they will even program.
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You mean if the RDLR will learn them. Programming sensors is another thing altogether.
This is a modern, universal sensor (also available in clamp-in form).
They ship "blank". Meaning there's no sensor id, no transmitter configuration, etc. They must be programmed with a handheld device ($100) before installation, and can only be triggered for the relearn process with a 120khz TPMS tool.
The biggest technical drawback these modern sensors have over the older ones is they contain a much smaller 2032 style battery, and they're hard potted in so can't be removed for replacement.
This is a modern, universal sensor (also available in clamp-in form).
They ship "blank". Meaning there's no sensor id, no transmitter configuration, etc. They must be programmed with a handheld device ($100) before installation, and can only be triggered for the relearn process with a 120khz TPMS tool.
The biggest technical drawback these modern sensors have over the older ones is they contain a much smaller 2032 style battery, and they're hard potted in so can't be removed for replacement.
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You mean if the RDLR will learn them. Programming sensors is another thing altogether.
This is a modern, universal sensor (also available in clamp-in form).
https://www.amazon.com/SMART-SENSOR-...=3047O6UCEYQBZ
They ship "blank". Meaning there's no sensor id, no transmitter configuration, etc. They must be programmed with a handheld device ($100) before installation, and can only be triggered for the relearn process with a 120khz TPMS tool.
The biggest technical drawback these modern sensors have over the older ones is they contain a much smaller 2032 style battery, and they're hard potted in so can't be removed for replacement.
This is a modern, universal sensor (also available in clamp-in form).
https://www.amazon.com/SMART-SENSOR-...=3047O6UCEYQBZ
They ship "blank". Meaning there's no sensor id, no transmitter configuration, etc. They must be programmed with a handheld device ($100) before installation, and can only be triggered for the relearn process with a 120khz TPMS tool.
The biggest technical drawback these modern sensors have over the older ones is they contain a much smaller 2032 style battery, and they're hard potted in so can't be removed for replacement.
Youre saying with any generic 315mhz tire sensor it takes the tool to program them and factory replacements Schrader 28006, a magnet relearn or is that the later model 01-13 433mhz sensors that use the tool to repogram? Rockauto on some sensors says uses tire tool others say factory replacement stock relearn procedure with is the round magnet. They are pretty handy as the car isnt equipped with a spare tire.
So the generic replacement cheap 315mhz sensors need the tire tool program tool before doing the magnet relearn procedure and the Schrader 28006 or stock replacements simply just use a magnet relearn procedure or is the tool needed for every tpms change. 97-00 and 01-13.
Oh nevermind i see he was looking at a blank sensor with no frequency excuse me.
Last edited by Justin Raney; Jul 22, 2022 at 03:57 PM.
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No offense, but you're misunderstanding a bunch. 433mhz was only used on vehicles manufactured for export.
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The OE sensors aren't generally easy to find and when they're available they're typically quite expensive, which is the reason I pointed out the $21 Schraders at RA. But there are also very affordable modern universal sensors available. TireRack should have been able to source you these, but evidently they're as uneducated on the subject as anyone.
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You mean if the RDLR will learn them. Programming sensors is another thing altogether.
This is a modern, universal sensor (also available in clamp-in form).
https://www.amazon.com/SMART-SENSOR-...=3047O6UCEYQBZ
They ship "blank". Meaning there's no sensor id, no transmitter configuration, etc. They must be programmed with a handheld device ($100) before installation, and can only be triggered for the relearn process with a 120khz TPMS tool.
The biggest technical drawback these modern sensors have over the older ones is they contain a much smaller 2032 style battery, and they're hard potted in so can't be removed for replacement.
This is a modern, universal sensor (also available in clamp-in form).
https://www.amazon.com/SMART-SENSOR-...=3047O6UCEYQBZ
They ship "blank". Meaning there's no sensor id, no transmitter configuration, etc. They must be programmed with a handheld device ($100) before installation, and can only be triggered for the relearn process with a 120khz TPMS tool.
The biggest technical drawback these modern sensors have over the older ones is they contain a much smaller 2032 style battery, and they're hard potted in so can't be removed for replacement.
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Someone told me to dig out the back cover epoxy resin with and weight them stock to access the battery replace the 2-3$ batteries and silicone them back into correct weight. This wasn't from a corvette forum but sure it could be done. The schraders were on sale for 24$ last time i had looked them went up in price.