Tire Sensor Swap
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Racer
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Tire Sensor Swap
I need to put my 99 sensors in some new 2004 OEM wheels I just purchased. Do I need anything special such as new O-ring gaskets or is it just simply a case of removing the sensors from the 99's and installing them in the 2004's?
thanks in advance,
thanks in advance,
1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Northern CA
Happy Holidays fellas,
I was wondering of those of you who swapped sensors could help me out. I just bought some 2001 C5 thinspokes and I went to the tire shop today to put some tires on and swap sensors from my '99. The tire guys were hesitant to put the sensors on because they didn't sit flush with the base of the thinspoke rim. Did any of you guys have this problem? Is it a problem?
Thanks,
Buck
I was wondering of those of you who swapped sensors could help me out. I just bought some 2001 C5 thinspokes and I went to the tire shop today to put some tires on and swap sensors from my '99. The tire guys were hesitant to put the sensors on because they didn't sit flush with the base of the thinspoke rim. Did any of you guys have this problem? Is it a problem?
Thanks,
Buck
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Pro
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From: PA
I have a question about the batteries in these sensors. I will be getting a new set of wheels soon to put on my '99. I want to get a set of sensors to add to the wheels along with new tires. I dont want to take the sensors out of my existing wheel/tire set. If I buy a used set of sensors, can you just change the batteries and be good for many more years? Or should you buy new sensors, in which case how can you know how long they have been sitting around?
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
Drifting
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From: "Once you have flown, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward; for there you have been
Originally Posted by ProtoVette
I have a question about the batteries in these sensors. I will be getting a new set of wheels soon to put on my '99. I want to get a set of sensors to add to the wheels along with new tires. I dont want to take the sensors out of my existing wheel/tire set. If I buy a used set of sensors, can you just change the batteries and be good for many more years? Or should you buy new sensors, in which case how can you know how long they have been sitting around?
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks,
Chris
Personally I would be hesitant about installing any sensor in a new/tire wheel combo that is over 5 years old... you are asking for dissapointment!!
XmP
edit- and do replace the o-rings!
Safety Car
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From: Melbourne FL
Originally Posted by XmentalPilot
The battery is not a user serviceable item... there is a company that refurbishes sensors.... (they are or were a supporting vender here) The other thing to do is look at the mfg date stamp on the sensor.. it will tell you the month and year the sensor was manufactured.
Personally I would be hesitant about installing any sensor in a new/tire wheel combo that is over 5 years old... you are asking for dissapointment!!
XmP
edit- and do replace the o-rings!
Personally I would be hesitant about installing any sensor in a new/tire wheel combo that is over 5 years old... you are asking for dissapointment!!
XmP
edit- and do replace the o-rings!
Pro
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From: PA
Originally Posted by XmentalPilot
The battery is not a user serviceable item... there is a company that refurbishes sensors.... (they are or were a supporting vender here) The other thing to do is look at the mfg date stamp on the sensor.. it will tell you the month and year the sensor was manufactured.
Personally I would be hesitant about installing any sensor in a new/tire wheel combo that is over 5 years old... you are asking for dissapointment!!
XmP
edit- and do replace the o-rings!
Personally I would be hesitant about installing any sensor in a new/tire wheel combo that is over 5 years old... you are asking for dissapointment!!
XmP
edit- and do replace the o-rings!
I think they want like $60 to just change a battery in one, plus the cost of the initial sensor buy if you want t have a second set of wheels.
Drifting
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From: "Once you have flown, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward; for there you have been
Originally Posted by ProtoVette
Well, if they can replace the battery, why cant anyone else? It may not be a "servicable" item, but I'm sure you can open it up and change the battery. Has anyone done this?
I think they want like $60 to just change a battery in one, plus the cost of the initial sensor buy if you want t have a second set of wheels.
I think they want like $60 to just change a battery in one, plus the cost of the initial sensor buy if you want t have a second set of wheels.
That way you'll have a sensor that you know will work and should last at least another 5 + years. I have gladly payed the price of new sensors to protect my custom wheels (even an OEM wheel at list $$$ is expensive!!) from an unexpected deflation.. at least I'd have the peace of mind of the early low pressure warning and be able to save the wheel and maybe even the tire!!
Safety Car
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From: Melbourne FL
I agree.
You would probably have to buiy at least one new sensor b.c you would destroy at least one trying to figure out exactly where and how to cut it apart.
Then you would have to epoxy it back together with something that could withstand the shock and G-forces that are exerted on the wheel. And if you chose a product that did not hold up you are looking at the thing coming apart inside the wheel and starting from groudn zero. At the cost of a unmount, mount and balance these days. The $60 is looking like a very good investment.
You would probably have to buiy at least one new sensor b.c you would destroy at least one trying to figure out exactly where and how to cut it apart.
Then you would have to epoxy it back together with something that could withstand the shock and G-forces that are exerted on the wheel. And if you chose a product that did not hold up you are looking at the thing coming apart inside the wheel and starting from groudn zero. At the cost of a unmount, mount and balance these days. The $60 is looking like a very good investment.
Drifting
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From: "Once you have flown, you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward; for there you have been
Originally Posted by ProtoVette
Does the rebuild place sell already rebuilt sensors?
Pro
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From: PA
Originally Posted by XmentalPilot
Neri-Creations is the vendor, they would want a rebuildable core... the do sell the sensor individually once in a while..... but if you do that route you may as well call Fitchner Chev and have BOB make you a deal on new sensors.
