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I recently acquired a 2003 C5 and immediately put new tires on it. At the time, I did not think about replacing the TPMS modules and found out about a week later that only 1 of the sensors was working. I ended up purchasing the following from this company that I had purchased other parts from:
These sensors are supposedly pre-programed and guaranteed to work with the 2001-2004 C5.
Discount Tire installed the sensors for $10 per wheel (since I had purchased the tire there. $20 if not) and we were able to get them to learn through the DIC procedure with their tool. I had tried the magnet learn procedure and that did not work with these, so not sure if that is not a thing anymore or if just these sensors don't have that functionality. I've only had them in place for a few days, but so far they appear to be working fine and I am no longer getting the TPMS system error on startup.
Just thought I would throw this out there since this thread had helped me out with my purchasing decision.
Very nice work, Mr. Fautsch. You were a big help when I changed (finally!) the fuel level senders in my 2000 C5. You're a big asset to this forum! 3 strikes for Discount Tire-Or anyone else-to charge $80 to install the sensors!! Good grief, it isnt that difficult! Especially with the correct equipment. The ONLY way I'd pay $20/tire is if they also programmed them, and I left their shop with all 4 sensors working....
Last edited by grinder11; Aug 10, 2025 at 05:31 PM.
Are the Autel sensors any good?
I picked up a programmer and the rubber stem valve kit for a decent price during black Friday. I used the tool to check the battery life on my 4runner and programmed some sensors on my wife's lexus. Would these metal stem sensors be OK for the C5 since I have the tool?
Are the Autel sensors any good?
I picked up a programmer and the rubber stem valve kit for a decent price during black Friday. I used the tool to check the battery life on my 4runner and programmed some sensors on my wife's lexus. Would these metal stem sensors be OK for the C5 since I have the tool?
from reading the thread not to many comments above yours this brand is about the worse one you can get. They only last a few years.
Just wanted to give an update on a sensor I found that works for a 1999 C5 convertible. I went to Discount Tire and they took out a box of Alligator sensors and placed a sensor on top of my car at each wheel. The tool programmed each sensor correctly and my car recognized all 4, giving a little honk for each. I believe the sensor is this:
RS+ Dual Frequency TPMS Sensor with Clamp-In Silver Valve
Just wanted to give an update on a sensor I found that works for a 1999 C5 convertible. I went to Discount Tire and they took out a box of Alligator sensors and placed a sensor on top of my car at each wheel. The tool programmed each sensor correctly and my car recognized all 4, giving a little honk for each. I believe the sensor is this:
RS+ Dual Frequency TPMS Sensor with Clamp-In Silver Valve
Any idea on where to buy the ones you reference?
