Which TPMS tool for the C6?
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Which TPMS tool for the C6?
I see Tire Rack has one for $105, and Jason at Katech offers one for $140. All I need it for is to reprogram when swapping off tires and wheels. No additional functions are required. Please comment if you have experience with either of these products or suggest alternatives. Thanks, in advance.
P.S. I have been reluctant to use the search function, lately, as the results have been less than satisfying. Anyone else have similar experience?
P.S. I have been reluctant to use the search function, lately, as the results have been less than satisfying. Anyone else have similar experience?
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I see Tire Rack has one for $105, and Jason at Katech offers one for $140. All I need it for is to reprogram when swapping off tires and wheels. No additional functions are required. Please comment if you have experience with either of these products or suggest alternatives. Thanks, in advance.
P.S. I have been reluctant to use the search function, lately, as the results have been less than satisfying. Anyone else have similar experience?
P.S. I have been reluctant to use the search function, lately, as the results have been less than satisfying. Anyone else have similar experience?
Both of them work great - just take your pick.
Bob
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I'm ordering the one from the TireRack today so we will see in a few days. As long as it works that is all I care about. Spending $500 to 600 dollars on the other tools makes no sense. But those tools are good tools! But that gives me more money for other things like DSV stuff.
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I'm ordering the one from the TireRack today so we will see in a few days. As long as it works that is all I care about. Spending $500 to 600 dollars on the other tools makes no sense. But those tools are good tools! But that gives me more money for other things like DSV stuff.
However.....apparently it doesn't come with any instructions.
Maybe you've seen one of my videos using other tools (I don't have a video of the VT10), but all the tools are used in the same manner. After putting the car into the learn mode, you'll use the VT10 to trigger the sensors just like any other tool.
The only thing you need to know about the VT10 is that you will use the LEFT button to trigger the Schrader sensors in any GM vehicle.
The right button is used to trigger sensors made by a number of other manufacturers that are used on many foreign vehicles.
Bob
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-HERE'S- the instructions...
Until very recently the VT10 was sold directly by ATEQ. It's good that they have made it available through a forum vendor - Tire Rack.
When it used to come directly from ATEQ they had no instructions. They did have a sheet with some arrows pointing out some of the features, but it really didn't tell anything about using the tool.
It's good to see that Tire Rack has some instructions for the tool, even if they are for a Cadillac XLR.
BTW, the XLR and I think one other Cadillac model from several years ago (STS?, DTS?) are the only other cars that use the exact same sensor as the C6, the Schrader sensor with the GM Part# 25758220.
So....the instructions for the XLR in that link are the exact procedure you use for a C6 - just make sure when you put the ignition into the ACC mode that you push the bottom of the ignition button and get the yellow light illuminated by ACC, then simultaneously push the "lock" and "unlock" buttons on the Fob (my experience has been that you must have the Fob in the cockpit of the car) until you get a honk of the horn indicating you're in the learn mode.
Good luck!
Bob
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EXCELLENT!! Thanks for the link!
Until very recently the VT10 was sold directly by ATEQ. It's good that they have made it available through a forum vendor - Tire Rack.
When it used to come directly from ATEQ they had no instructions. They did have a sheet with some arrows pointing out some of the features, but it really didn't tell anything about using the tool.
It's good to see that Tire Rack has some instructions for the tool, even if they are for a Cadillac XLR.
BTW, the XLR and I think one other Cadillac model from several years ago (STS?, DTS?) are the only other cars that use the exact same sensor as the C6, the Schrader sensor with the GM Part# 25758220.
So....the instructions for the XLR in that link are the exact procedure you use for a C6 - just make sure when you put the ignition into the ACC mode that you push the bottom of the ignition button and get the yellow light illuminated by ACC, then simultaneously push the "lock" and "unlock" buttons on the Fob (my experience has been that you must have the Fob in the cockpit of the car) until you get a honk of the horn indicating you're in the learn mode.
Good luck!
Bob
Until very recently the VT10 was sold directly by ATEQ. It's good that they have made it available through a forum vendor - Tire Rack.
When it used to come directly from ATEQ they had no instructions. They did have a sheet with some arrows pointing out some of the features, but it really didn't tell anything about using the tool.
It's good to see that Tire Rack has some instructions for the tool, even if they are for a Cadillac XLR.
BTW, the XLR and I think one other Cadillac model from several years ago (STS?, DTS?) are the only other cars that use the exact same sensor as the C6, the Schrader sensor with the GM Part# 25758220.
So....the instructions for the XLR in that link are the exact procedure you use for a C6 - just make sure when you put the ignition into the ACC mode that you push the bottom of the ignition button and get the yellow light illuminated by ACC, then simultaneously push the "lock" and "unlock" buttons on the Fob (my experience has been that you must have the Fob in the cockpit of the car) until you get a honk of the horn indicating you're in the learn mode.
Good luck!
Bob
I purchased one of these tools from Tire Rack a couple of months ago. It works great. Bob is correct...the directions that come with the tool are useless. The above link to the on line directions looks good. I would recommend this tool....so far it is doing what it should do.Charley
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First off, they cover far more cars and makes than just GM cars. Big bonus.
Second, it can also diagnose your sensor along with giving the pressure. Very useful when putting sensors in cannisters when using drag radials at low pressures for drag racing.
Third, they can be flashed/updated.
I also have a Bartec Trackside from Katech for $110 (when on sale) as well.
It works very well for what it does, albeit limiited.
Both have their pro's and con's.
Last edited by siffert; Apr 14, 2009 at 03:51 PM.
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First off, thanks Bob for the videos! That has helped a lot!
I also agree Siffert, I like the green tool I think it's called Tips Pro and then the Bartec. But right now that is too much money.
Well it should be here by tomorrow so we will see how it works!
Hey Bob how much did you pay and where did you get the Tips Pro Tool?
I also agree Siffert, I like the green tool I think it's called Tips Pro and then the Bartec. But right now that is too much money.
Well it should be here by tomorrow so we will see how it works!
Hey Bob how much did you pay and where did you get the Tips Pro Tool?
Last edited by Panoz5150; Apr 15, 2009 at 11:18 AM.
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No...its the Katech company selling the Bartec Trackside.
http://katechengines.com/katech_inc/...ammer-tool.htm
http://katechengines.com/katech_inc/...ammer-tool.htm
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I also own an 08 Tahoe LTZ with TPSM. I swapped wheels and added new sensors. I did the 2 button push on remote, then let air out till I got a beep from horn and went to next tire in sequence. After I did the last one I got 2 beeps. Then added air to desired pressure. System reset it self fine. Wonder if Vette will accept same procedure?
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I also own an 08 Tahoe LTZ with TPSM. I swapped wheels and added new sensors. I did the 2 button push on remote, then let air out till I got a beep from horn and went to next tire in sequence. After I did the last one I got 2 beeps. Then added air to desired pressure. System reset it self fine. Wonder if Vette will accept same procedure?
I'm gonna try this on a friend's 08 C6 tomorrow if time permits.
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I took BEZ06's advice and gots the TIPS tool. It was $89 from toolsurge.com. It works great and I have used it on friend's cars too. With a connection kit, it can be updated for future sensors from the manufacturer website through the USB port on a computer. As usual, Bob came through on the tire sensor front...he is a gentleman and a scholar.
And I agree, an '08 will need a tool...all you'll end up doing is losing some air.
And I agree, an '08 will need a tool...all you'll end up doing is losing some air.
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I just ordered new wheels and tires, with new TPMS sensors that will need to be calibrated. But my '08 Silverado's TPMS has been acting up lately giving me false readings and it acts like it's confused after I rotated the tires. So which one would be best for me to buy to do BOTH vehicles? Thanks guys in advance.
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I just ordered new wheels and tires, with new TPMS sensors that will need to be calibrated. But my '08 Silverado's TPMS has been acting up lately giving me false readings and it acts like it's confused after I rotated the tires. So which one would be best for me to buy to do BOTH vehicles? Thanks guys in advance.
As far as a tool, this is the cheapest one I know of at $83, and it's also a very good tool!!!
http://www.toolfetch.com/tire-service-otctips003a.shtml
Bob