Does any one know how to Calibrate The Tire Sensor? Had one replaced and they didnt calibrate it and i really dont want to bring it back to them.... DIC telling me to check Tire... and has XX by the PSI...

 

Sorry...not sure. Have you done a search in the tech thread section? Maybe you can find some info there.

 

Must be done at the dealer, special tool required...

 

It can be done at home. First question: Are the wheels on the car aftermarket or stock. Some of the aftermarkets have the sensors wrapped around the inside of the wheels. You'll need a large, powerful magnet for that. If they're stock a small magnet, passed over the sensors activates them. the rest is pretty easy. press the option button on the DIC until you get the English Language message. When that message appears hold the button. With your other hand press the reset button twice and hold it until you get the tire training message on the dash, then release the buttons. Next, get out of the car and hold a magnet over the left front valve stem until the horn sounds once. Repeat the process (LF, RF, RR, LR) for all four tires. These are instructions from the C5, but the C6 is done the same way.

 

They are the Stock Rims...And its Only 1 Tire Front Rt Passenger Tire that was replaced..So do i just do it for the 1 sensor or i have to do all?And how small is small? i have a Refrig Magnet is that to weak?

 

I don't think so.

We went over this at great length in a couple of threads a couple of months ago. The outcome was that the C6 DOES NOT work like the C5, and the magnet would not work.

The C6 requires an RF Induction tool that excites the sensor and triggers it to send its radio signal to the TPM (Tire Pressure Monitor) Computer.

Unless you have this special tool, you need to go to the dealer.

Good luck, and let us know if you find out otherwise.

Bob

 

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Holy cow. Space age electronics just to tell you your tire pressure from inside the car. How about just carry an "old fashion" tire pressure gauge and check the tires manually every now and then. I wish this car did not have so many gizmos... just more stuff to break down and cause headaches. It's all cool in theory, but is it really necessary??????

 

with runflats, yes very necessary...

 

Unfortunetly it does require a special tool:
Tire Pressure Sensor Learn
Tools Required
J-46079 Tire Pressure Monitor Diagnostic Tool

TPM Learn Mode Description
The tire pressure monitor (TPM) system uses the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR), body control module (BCM), keyless entry transmitter, 4 radio frequency transmitting pressure sensors, and the serial data circuit to perform the TPM learn mode functions. The sensor learn procedure must be performed after each tire rotation, RCDLR replacement, or tire pressure sensor replacement. Once the TPM learn mode has been enabled, each of the sensors unique identification (ID) codes can be learned into the RCDLR's memory. When the RCDLR receives a sensor's transmission, it sends a serial data message to the BCM to sound a horn chirp. This verifies the sensor has transmitted its ID code and the RCDLR has received and learned it. The RCDLR must learn the sensor IDs in the proper order to determine sensor location. The first learned ID is assigned to the left front location, the second to right front, the third to right rear and the fourth to left rear.

Sensor Function Using J-46079
Each sensor has an internal low frequency (LF) coil. When the J-46079 used in activate mode it produces an LF transmission that activates the sensor. The sensor responds to an LF activation by transmitting in learn mode. When the RCDLR receives a learn mode transmission while in TPM learn mode, it will assign that sensor's ID to the location on the vehicle relative to the order in which it was learned.

TPM Learn Mode Cancellation
The RCDLR will cancel the TPM learn mode if more than 2 minutes have passed and no sensors have been learned, or if more than 5 minutes have passed for the entire procedure. If the learn mode is cancelled before any sensor IDs are learned, the RCDLR will remember all previously stored IDs and their locations. As soon as the RCDLR learns the first sensor ID, all previously stored IDs are erased from the RCDLR's memory.

Sensor Learn Procedure
Important: Before proceeding with the procedure below, ensure that no other learn procedure is being performed simultaneously.


Select the ACC position on the ignition switch.
Simultaneously press the keyless entry transmitter lock and unlock buttons until a horn chirp sounds, indicating the TPM learn mode has been enabled.
Starting with the left front tire, hold the antenna of the J-46079 against the tire sidewall close to the wheel rim at the valve stem location then press and release the Activate button and wait for a horn chirp.
After the horn chirp sounds, proceed as in step 3 for the next 3 sensors in the following order:
Right front
Right rear
Left rear
After the left rear sensor is learned, a double horn chirp will sound indicating all sensor IDs have been learned.
Select the OFF position on the ignition switch to exit the TPM learn mode.

 

Can you simply ignore the TPM and just check the tires with a hand-held gauge (like in the good old days)? That's what I do now with my other cars and that's most likely what I'll do with my C6 too when I get it.

 

I think part of that older post also contained info that the active handling cannot be turned off if the car is not receiving data from the tire sensors.

 

Well Wouldnt You want The Error Message On The DIC~ to Be removed..Say CHECK TIRE MANGMENT SYSTEM...Sound Like you Dont own One...So it doesnt bother you..I Also use the Tire Gauge..But the Car HAs This Option that Tells you in the Car...So You Need to Use It...OKK..Thank You And Sleep Well.

 

Whats wrong with taking it to dealer? I had a bad wheel sensor and they replaced it and I was back on streets in 45 minutes.

 

I Took it to dealer today..Guess what still not working...They said the new one i have in there is BAD..So they going to order me another one..Now i have to wait until Monday...I dont think its BAd i Think They dont know what there doing...Becuase i Saw them working on it and they were using a magnet...Wow What a nightmare for a Screw in tire...

 

Interesting that the Vette requires a special tool. I have the TPMS on my Tahoe and it can be reset through a series of switch changes described in the owner's manual - no dealer, no tool reqired.

 

Going to Bring it to another dealer tommorow...This is Crazy Called Goodyear and they Told Me they Got It Directly From The Dealer So It cant Be the Wrong Sensor...I Really Think This Dealer Ship Didnt know what They were doing....Lets see Tommorow...

 

Thank God!!! This Dealer Knew what they were doing..Got My Sensor Calibrated and Back on the Street in 45 Min's...I Like this dealer i guess they won my Business..The Service Manger also told me That If i install Headers my warranty would still be good as long as The Headers Didnt cause anything with the problem which he said 99% it doesnt...But The O2 Sensor's Will Not Be covered if they break or need to be replaced...