Can changing a tire damage a Tire Pressure Sensor?
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Heel & Toe
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From: Fort Walton Beach FL
Can changing a tire damage a Tire Pressure Sensor?
I just replaced the original Goodyears with Bridgestones and now the RR tire pressure sensor doesn't work. I did the TIRE TRAINING thing with the magnet several times and 3 tires report OK, but the RR sensor doesn't register. I went back to Big10 tires and the mechanic said "All I did was change the tire". Could this have damaged the sensor??? It was working fine before.
Anybody out there have similar experiences???
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1998 Silver C5 Coupe. 26,100 miles
Anybody out there have similar experiences???
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1998 Silver C5 Coupe. 26,100 miles
Burning Brakes
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Re: Can changing a tire damage a Tire Pressure Sensor? (mijangos)
Yes, it the sensor can be damaged when removing the tire as what my tire/wheel shop told me. So they have to be quite careful because they are expensive to replace.
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Re: Can changing a tire damage a Tire Pressure Sensor? (mijangos)
if the mechanic is not careful the sensor can be damaged during a tire change.
i would go back and ask to speak to the service manager and tell him what you told us. hopefully you two can work out something.
keep us posted.
i would go back and ask to speak to the service manager and tell him what you told us. hopefully you two can work out something.
keep us posted.
Burning Brakes
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From: Lake Worth. Fl.,USA Fl
Re: Can changing a tire damage a Tire Pressure Sensor? (mijangos)
Had the same exact thing happen to me last weekend. Changed tires and now one sensor RR is not reporting in. all other 3 are functioning normally. I hope the technician didn't screw it up. Looks like it is hard to break though and is all plastic so it has to crack the encasement to do damage. This sits low in the rim so It looks hard for the this to happen. I haven't driven the car more than a mile so I am hoping it will start up again. i'll never be able to prove that he did it unless its cracked and that requires another dismount.
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Re: Can changing a tire damage a Tire Pressure Sensor? (mijangos)
Did the tires myself on my 98 loosen sensor before breaking bead sensor will fall into tire reinstall just before airing up I put tire on wheel then pushed tire down installed sensor & torque look up spec it's only a few inch pounds a little lube on oring will help sealing. HOPE THIS WILL HELP ROAD FORCE BALANCE AFTER
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From: Renaissance Festival TAZ the Wolfdog (R.I.P.)
Re: Can changing a tire damage a Tire Pressure Sensor? (mijangos)
Funny you should ask, last week I had tires put on at a well known tire store and they broke off the RF transmitter while taking the tire off the wheel. :sad: They have said they will replace it after the replacement arrives at their store, time will tell. :skep: I also have read at GM Tech.com that each sensor is calibrated from the factory to be wheel specific, i.e., LF, RF, LR, RR and I'm sure the guy didn't pay attention to which wheel was L and which was R, so that's another issue I'll probably have to deal with along with the question as to whether they can calibrate the new pressure sensor. :rolleyes:
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Re: Can changing a tire damage a Tire Pressure Sensor? (mijangos)
Sounds like something to be added to the "procedure" for changing tires.
Have the shop verify that all the sensors are functioning before any work is done.
Have the shop verify that all the sensors are functioning before any work is done.
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Re: Can changing a tire damage a Tire Pressure Sensor? (mijangos)
Definitly, The sensor retaining nut outside at the bottom of the valve stems are supposed to be removed and the sensor pushed into the inside of the wheel assembly prior to using the bead breaker to remove the tire. If this is not done then there is a goog chance in damaging the sensor with the bead breaker. Also upon installing the tire onto the rim the tire mech should take special care in not damaging the sensor. By the way, it does take a special bead breaker/tire changing equip to break down a runflat and the operator should be told prior of this and the sensors in the wheels. There used to be procedures with excellant picures on the breskdown and installation of tires and the procedures on the forum tech tips. Do a search, archived and see what you get wish you luck :)
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Re: Can changing a tire damage a Tire Pressure Sensor? (mozart)
Definitly, The sensor retaining nut outside at the bottom of the valve stems are supposed to be removed and the sensor pushed into the inside of the wheel assembly prior to using the bead breaker to remove the tire. If this is not done then there is a goog chance in damaging the sensor with the bead breaker. Also upon installing the tire onto the rim the tire mech should take special care in not damaging the sensor. By the way, it does take a special bead breaker/tire changing equip to break down a runflat and the operator should be told prior of this and the sensors in the wheels. There used to be procedures with excellant picures on the breskdown and installation of tires and the procedures on the forum tech tips. Do a search, archived and see what you get wish you luck :)
It is important to be careful with the sensors -- they need to drop into the tire, you can't just "let the air out."
