C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

TPMS & Key Fob Issues

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 21, 2022 | 03:47 PM
  #1  
SeaFive1999's Avatar
SeaFive1999
Thread Starter
2nd Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Default TPMS & Key Fob Issues

I've tried to do as much research as I could about this topic but I am still scratching my head on this one.
Its not the biggest deal to just clear some codes before you drive, but it is annoying and I would like to use the key fob.

Some history:
I bought my 1999 C5 three years ago with less than 30k miles, it has a K&N air filter, Borla exhaust, and stainless steel headers (not sure the manufacturer), but it runs and sounds beautifully.
One year ago I had to replace the slave cylinder when the clutch hit the floor and wouldn't return.

Two years ago I took it into the shop and got 4 new Continental Run Flat tires, and since then both rear TPM sensors do not display pressures in the DIC.
The tire sizes are standard for the C5 and were put on the stock 1999 rims.
I did not follow up with the shop about it because I did not trust they would treat my C5 with the love it deserves.
I saw on another post (That I cant find for the life of me) that they were having TPM issues with what I assume to be a similar tire because they said run flats and max PSI of 51. (I run 30 PSI)
This made me think that maybe there was an issue with the design of the tire if the two wider rear tires are not reading and the fronts are working fine.
But in that post the user wanted to delete their TPM system, for now I'd like to just fix the issue, might delete later though but I am undecided.

The previous owner stated that the key fob just needed a new battery but worked.
According to the Carfax, he took it to the dealer and bought 4 replacement keyfobs, one every year for 4 years, so I assume this isn't just a battery.
It was marked as "Anti-theft/keyless remote(s) replaced"

The codes in the DIC are:
C2110 Right Rear TPM Sensor Malfunction
C2115 Left Rear TPM Sensor Malfunction
***No RFA NO COMM code


Some steps I have taken so far:
Fuse 27 (HVACCOM I think) checked with multimeter, all good.
Attempted Key Fob learning in DIC with no luck no matter how long I held the buttons down.
Poorly attempted to test if Key Fob is functional with a multimeter, I only know it is getting power to several points around the board.
Attempted TPM learning in DIC using a circular magnet, only the front wheels registered.
Check power to RFA unit above driver rear wheel and got 12 Volts on the Orange and pink wires. (Not sure how to check the ground connection, but this should be ok because the front wheels work, right?)
Battery charged and tires off right now, I'm doing a brake and rotor job and figured I may as well fix this too.

Next Steps:
Going to take the Fob to AutoZone to use their fob tester, if it works, I'm not sure where to go from there.
If the fob doesn't work, then I assume that the sensors in each tire are either missing, have dead batteries, or simply don't work well with these tires.
If that is the case, I will wait to get new sensors when I get new rims and tires down the road and just get a new key fob
.

The Fob does work.

Does anyone have an idea of what could cause a key fob and two TPM sensors not to work while the RFA module receives power and registers the front tires?

Last edited by SeaFive1999; Sep 21, 2022 at 08:41 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2022 | 10:40 PM
  #2  
bookyoh's Avatar
bookyoh
Pro
10 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 682
Likes: 275
From: Cincinnati Ohio
Default

Perhaps the batteries in your rear TPMS sensors are dead.
Reply
Old Sep 21, 2022 | 10:55 PM
  #3  
chevyorange's Avatar
chevyorange
Racer
Supporting Gold
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 437
Likes: 182
From: Renton WA
Default

My problem was similar but not the same. I had TPMS errors and my remote wouldn't sync.

I recently replaced the receiver (it is on the driver's is side under the hatch behind the plastic trim.

Fixed everything.... mine is a 2000.
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2022 | 09:01 AM
  #4  
SeaFive1999's Avatar
SeaFive1999
Thread Starter
2nd Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2022
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Default

Thank you everyone for your help.

I bought a GM TPM relearn tool, going to see if the batteries are dead in the rear tires today.

I just don't think the RFA module is bad because it learns the front tires and has all the power it needs, but if the TPM sensors have power I may change it out like you said.
Reply
Old Sep 23, 2022 | 04:53 PM
  #5  
chevyorange's Avatar
chevyorange
Racer
Supporting Gold
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 437
Likes: 182
From: Renton WA
Default

Originally Posted by SeaFive1999
Thank you everyone for your help.

I bought a GM TPM relearn tool, going to see if the batteries are dead in the rear tires today.

I just don't think the RFA module is bad because it learns the front tires and has all the power it needs, but if the TPM sensors have power I may change it out like you said.
If it doesn't fix it, mine still picked up the TPMS, just didn't work with the remote. Got a new remote, didn't work. Got a new receiver and that fixed my problem.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To TPMS & Key Fob Issues





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:11 PM.

story-0
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-2
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE