Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s
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Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s
I'm looking at a '97 Corvette for sale that appears to be a nice car, other than the tire pressure sensor system is inactive. The owner has not had it looked into, and is in a money crunch (which is why the car is for sale), so he is selling it as is. Is there a common failure mode for these?
The information system said the tire pressure system needs serviced, and NONE of the tires read a pressure. Any info is appreciated. :)
[Modified by C5Luv'R, 9:55 PM 7/30/2003]
The information system said the tire pressure system needs serviced, and NONE of the tires read a pressure. Any info is appreciated. :)
[Modified by C5Luv'R, 9:55 PM 7/30/2003]
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Re: Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s (gmf)
Not a common problem, as the sensors have a long-life battery and only operate when the car is running. I would guess that 97-98s with higher mileage will start failing soon. Expensive item to replace as dealer cost is around $500 for all four...This car may only need to have the sensors reprogammed...
[Modified by lost, 10:32 AM 7/28/2003]
[Modified by lost, 10:32 AM 7/28/2003]
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Re: Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s (lost)
I have a '97 that was built the first day of production in 96. The sensors still work.
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Re: Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s (C5Luv'R)
I'm looking at a '97 Corvette for sale that appears to be a nice car, other than the tire pressure sensor system is inactive. The owner has not had it looked into, and is in a money crunch (which is why the car is for sale), so he is selling it as is. Is there a common failure mode for these? Thanks.
Any chance he switched rims and isn't telling you? It seems very strange that all 4 don't work.
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Re: Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s (Richin Chicago)
I've had one replaced on my 97. It would be very odd that all 4 are bad. It probably needs to be retrained. It takes 3 minutes to do. You could try and do it before you buy it. All you need is a nice strong magnet like one out of an old speaker.
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Re: Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s (C5Luv'R)
the code will disappear after several start ups... and there is a proceedure to turn off the monitors... there is a relearn proceedure.... or the sensors may be gone.. I would try the relearn proceedure first as described above
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Re: Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s (C5Luv'R)
I had my wheels and tires stolen about a month ago so I had to replace all four sensors. They ran about 125 a piece and then i had to get them reprogramed for about 40 bucks. so worse case, you might have to replace them all or you might just have to get them reprogramed.
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Re: Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s (ne14puertorican)
I had my wheels and tires stolen about a month ago so I had to replace all four sensors. They ran about 125 a piece and then i had to get them reprogramed for about 40 bucks. so worse case, you might have to replace them all or you might just have to get them reprogramed.
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Re: Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s (C5Luv'R)
I'm looking at a '97 Corvette for sale that appears to be a nice car, other than the tire pressure sensor system is inactive. The owner has not had it looked into, and is in a money crunch (which is why the car is for sale), so he is selling it as is. Is there a common failure mode for these? Thanks.
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Re: Problems with Tire Pressure Sensor system in early C5s (C5Luv'R)
I'm looking at a '97 Corvette for sale that appears to be a nice car, other than the tire pressure sensor system is inactive. The owner has not had it looked into, and is in a money crunch (which is why the car is for sale), so he is selling it as is. Is there a common failure mode for these?
The information system said the tire pressure system needs serviced, and NONE of the tires read a pressure. Any info is appreciated. :)
[Modified by C5Luv'R, 9:55 PM 7/30/2003]
The information system said the tire pressure system needs serviced, and NONE of the tires read a pressure. Any info is appreciated. :)
[Modified by C5Luv'R, 9:55 PM 7/30/2003]
Also did you check with him about changing wheels?
