Reset tire sensor indicator
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Instructor
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From: San Antonio Texas
Reset tire sensor indicator
OK quick version of my story, Hit a Semi trucks recap in Mississippi, and the tire slapped my valve stem ( Sensor ) Broke completely off. Indicator tells me tire is flat. Went to a good year and got it fixed. Tech said should reset itself in 30 minutes. Its be a few days past 30 minutes. So if anyone knows how to fix or reset this please let me know.
Thanks
Jerry
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Jerry
Drifting
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From: Bay Area Ca.
The tech should have known that you need to use a rest tool like a Bartec or equal to excite the TPS. Look in your owners manual how to put the car in the learning mode while using the reset tool.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1654012
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1654012
Instructor
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From: Mission Viejo California
You'll need to reset the TPMS system so it will "learn" the new sensors code.
Check out the videos in this thread (Courtesy of CF Member "BEZ06"):
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1495228
Check out the videos in this thread (Courtesy of CF Member "BEZ06"):
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1495228
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You'll need to reset the TPMS system so it will "learn" the new sensors code.
Check out the videos in this thread (Courtesy of CF Member "BEZ06"):
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1495228
Check out the videos in this thread (Courtesy of CF Member "BEZ06"):
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1495228
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From: Daytona Beach FL
Yes. Although there are no forum vendors that sell such tool, take a look at:
http://tpms-usa.store-ateq.com
If you click on the "Buy Now" button you'll see that it's $99 plus $15 shipping.
I've never used one of these tools, but I would imagine it should work just fine on the C6.
It's a basic tool, although reported to be MUCH better than the Bartec Trackside (which is available for $140 plus shipping).
The VT-10 is reported to be a universal tool that will work with all sensors, and the Trackside is designed to only work with the C6.
Although the VT-10 is universal, it is apparently not upgradeable.
If you want some other options on tools that have a few more features and are upgradeable, PM me for some more info.
Bob
http://tpms-usa.store-ateq.com
If you click on the "Buy Now" button you'll see that it's $99 plus $15 shipping.
I've never used one of these tools, but I would imagine it should work just fine on the C6.
It's a basic tool, although reported to be MUCH better than the Bartec Trackside (which is available for $140 plus shipping).
The VT-10 is reported to be a universal tool that will work with all sensors, and the Trackside is designed to only work with the C6.
Although the VT-10 is universal, it is apparently not upgradeable.
If you want some other options on tools that have a few more features and are upgradeable, PM me for some more info.
Bob
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From: Tucson Arizona
Frankly, if you're not changing from your street wheels/tires to your track wheels/tires every other week there is probably no real need to own a TPMS tool. You can go to about any Discount Tire store and they'll reset your tire pressure sensors for free (I would call ahead to make sure though).
I use a Schrader-Bridgeport TPMS tool. Checkout the link to their web site.
You can also contact Wright Tools in Troy, Michigan (248)643.6666
Before you rush out to buy a TPMS tool, I suggest you PM BEZ06 and talk with him. He is very knowledgeable on the subject and he might have an available TPMS tool himself.
I use a Schrader-Bridgeport TPMS tool. Checkout the link to their web site.
You can also contact Wright Tools in Troy, Michigan (248)643.6666
Before you rush out to buy a TPMS tool, I suggest you PM BEZ06 and talk with him. He is very knowledgeable on the subject and he might have an available TPMS tool himself.
