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Old May 4, 2025 | 06:05 PM
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My Tyre Pressure Monitors are unable to be programmed despite using magnets? Could this be a software problem?

Any suggestions please. Have used magnets.

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Not all of them can be programmed with magnets. There are many different sensors, which ones do you have?
Best practice is program them before you install them, while they are still outside the tire and you can iron out any issues without having to dismount the tire and wheel.
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I agree with the above post, but will add this....OP, how old are the sensors?
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Originally Posted by Naylin
My Tyre Pressure Monitors are unable to be programmed despite using magnets? Could this be a software problem?

Any suggestions please. Have used magnets.

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What tire pressure sensors? Existing stock? If so did they work previously? New? If new, what brand and part number.
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Assuming you have the right ones (Freq I mean), if the Magnet won't trip them (wouldn't for me), I use the good ole 10 dollar tool from Amazon and it works perfectly. There are quite a few to choose from, all 8-10 bucks

Amazon.com: GM TPMS Relearn Tool Chevy TPMS Reset Tool for Chevrolet Cadillac GMC Buick Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor Reset Tool Activation for Chevrolet Cruze Silverado Traverse TPMS Tool EL-50448 : Automotive Amazon.com: GM TPMS Relearn Tool Chevy TPMS Reset Tool for Chevrolet Cadillac GMC Buick Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor Reset Tool Activation for Chevrolet Cruze Silverado Traverse TPMS Tool EL-50448 : Automotive
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Assuming you have the right ones (Freq I mean), if the Magnet won't trip them (wouldn't for me), I use the good ole 10 dollar tool from Amazon and it works perfectly. There are quite a few to choose from, all 8-10 bucks

Amazon.com: GM TPMS Relearn Tool Chevy TPMS Reset Tool for Chevrolet Cadillac GMC Buick Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensor Reset Tool Activation for Chevrolet Cruze Silverado Traverse TPMS Tool EL-50448 : Automotive
This is an either or situation. If the sensor is designed to be triggered by a magnet, that's how it works. Same with sensors designed to work with an electronic trigger.
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"Official" Schrader magnet or Stanley hardware magnet, either one will work........they both have worked for me.
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