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Aug 25, 2013 | 01:01 AM

808c6

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Tpms light on dash

just put new wheel and tires with new sensors but light on dash. Is it ok to drive and how to reset? 2008 base coupe.

Aug 25, 2013 | 01:30 PM

Kozzzz

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It's ok to drive, yes. However when new tire pressure sensors are installed, they need to be 'learned' to the car. I think this can only be done with a hand-held tool that dealers or tire shops have.

Aug 25, 2013 | 01:39 PM

LMB-Z

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Drive it...they should self-learn in a few miles

Aug 25, 2013 | 01:44 PM

saplumr

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They do not auto reset they must be programmed with hand tool.

Aug 25, 2013 | 02:46 PM

unixcorn

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Originally Posted by LMB-Z

Drive it...they should self-learn in a few miles

I believe if the OP replaced the TPMS with new ones he will have to get each of them programmed to the car. Each has a code and the tool tells the car the code and wheel location. If he used the originals, there shouldn't be a warning, they should have re-connected.

Aug 25, 2013 | 04:30 PM

cclive

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There's no such thing as 'self learning' TPMS. The car will need to be programmed to recognize the new sensors as each one has its' own digital signature.

Aug 25, 2013 | 06:36 PM

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Others report that the TC and AH become very intrusive if you corner it hard, especially above 55 mph.

Aug 25, 2013 | 06:58 PM

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Others report that the TC and AH become very intrusive if you corner it hard, especially above 55 mph.

Not if all need programmed...only any issue if 3 or less aren't reading..

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Aug 25, 2013 | 07:01 PM

franman69

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You absolutely need to reprogram the C6 sensors to be matched to the car.. You need a tool to "Scan" the TPMS. There is a procedure for doing this, but truth is any tire shop can do it. Look up the procedure so you know how to do it but all tire shops have the scanning tool. If you own multiple sets of wheels like I do, it makes sense to have a scan tool, but if you only change the TPMS every ten years then why bother.

Aug 25, 2013 | 08:32 PM

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Drive it...they should self-learn in a few miles

no they wont, sorry. get the tool for about $50 bucks or stop in any tire store and ask them to do it for you. takes less than 1 minute to do. very very easy.

Aug 25, 2013 | 10:20 PM

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Others report that the TC and AH become very intrusive if you corner it hard, especially above 55 mph.

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Not if all need programmed...only any issue if 3 or less aren't reading..

IIRC according to BEZ06, who is our resident TPMS expert, a C6 does not get upset at first if ALL of the sensors are dead (not programmed). But after a certain period of time, which varies from year to year, then the car realizes that none of them are working and it reacts similar to having one bad/flat. I think our 2009 is good for 20 minutes before the system gets annoyed.

Aug 26, 2013 | 12:20 AM

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Thanks all. I will have the tire shop reset it. I drove it 50 miles and the light still on dash.

Aug 26, 2013 | 08:32 AM

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Just be aware that not all tire shops will do it for free. Discount Tire stores generally will.

Here's a video (done by Corvetteforum member BEZ06) demonstrating the process: