I am running wheels and tires without TPS and hate the annoying warning message after every 10-15 minutes. Is it possible to turn off the Tire Pressure Sensor warning system using Tech II? How long of a process is it at the dealership? What should I expect to pay for it? I might get my hands on GM Tech II for a few minutes... Can I do this myself? Thanks

 

No can do on your (2000) car, sorry bud.

The Tech-2 method of de-activating the TPM system only works on 2001 and newer cars.

On 97-00 cars, all C5's came with the TPM system, so it was a permanently programmed function of the BCM.
In 2001, the Z06 would not come equipped with sensors, so instead of equipping the Z's with a different BCM, it was easier for them to just make the TPM system a selectable option (which came factory deactivated on the Z's).
The obvious benefit to this is that Z owners can install sensors and simply turn the system on....and also C5 owners who don't want sensors, can turn it off.

Bottom line is I think you're SOL about the warnings unless you install sensors.



For anyone with a 2001/later car, the instructions for enabling/disabling the TPM system with a Tech-2 can be found here:
http://www.stopforce.com/RPO.html

 

Damn Tom it was a bad news. I guess I will have to make a choice. Learn to live with it or install sensors Appreciate your help bro

 

Here is something you can try. It's not that tough to do, and may work for a while, but I thnk this turned out to be not really a permanent fix, and people eventually have the warning messages return.

This was posted by C-5 TECH about a year ago:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...hlight=sensors

I would have mentioned it before, but it took me a while to find this old thread.

 

Thanks for doing this for me Tom. I truly appreciate it. I will try it and see how it works.

 

I just installed Fikse 18"x9.5" and 18"x10.5" on my 99 Coupe. They are sensor ready but my 1999 sensors didn't fit. The later sensors, I'm told are smaller and fit. I had to grind off the rear lip on all four sensors, then chuck each sensors in my lathe and remove about 3/16" from the valve stem threads for the sensor hold down nut. I then had to use thicker "O" rings on the rear wheels to keep them from leaking, the rear wheels were a Royal Pain in the ***.

Sensor nuts are tightened to 106 in.lbs.
I saw no way to replace any sensor batteries. They are one piece so they must be a throw away items.

While trying to solve this problem, I saw bands that hold the sensors in place on non sensor wheels. Use standard valve stems. One forum member used these bands plus epoxy to hold them in place. Sorry don't remember who that vender was but it's one of the big C5 venders and listed under wheel accessories.

I then installed my new Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 18"/265X40 front and 18"/315X30 rear because I was total disgusted with the tire shop who couldn't install my sensors and ruined an aluminum sensor nut by trying to wrench it on. All you need is liquid detergent and a nice smooth flat tire iron. I removed my own sensors the same way. I have a bead breaker and just break the out side bead and push the tire down with the bead breaker and you'll have room to remove the sensor.

Capt. Curtis H. Briggs
Rogersville. TN