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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 10:20 AM
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Know this is open for opinion, but can anyone recommend a brand of TPMS learning tool that works and doesn't require the user to have a PHD in rocket scientry to operate ?? I'm not computer illiterate, but i'm no expert by any stretch. What I am though is old and bull-headed.... Thanks All !!!!
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The TPMS tool from the video can be found here: http://amzn.to/2ajdNQ0

I don't know if this is the same tool...but it sure looks like it for 1/5 the price: http://amzn.to/2GVZr4V

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The TPMS tool from the video can be found here: http://amzn.to/2ajdNQ0

I don't know if this is the same tool...but it sure looks like it for 1/5 the price: http://amzn.to/2GVZr4V
Thank you. This is why I started the thread. The prices on these things are all over the place. Some around $100 and then you see a lot for around the $20 range. Its hard to think these days that any job specific electrical product that will help an average Joe maintain their own vehicle at home is gonna only be in the $20 range. Hopefully it's accurate and they work....
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Originally Posted by windyC6
Know this is open for opinion, but can anyone recommend a brand of TPMS learning tool that works and doesn't require the user to have a PHD in rocket scientry to operate ?? I'm not computer illiterate, but i'm no expert by any stretch. What I am though is old and bull-headed.... Thanks All !!!!
Most tire shop will reset them for free, and my dealership also did it for free, I waited 10 minutes to bring my car back to me done.
Never finished my coffee.
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I have that exact tool, and it has worked on all my GM stuff. You have different steps to put into learn mode, but it works.

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Orange tool off Ebay for $15 has worked as advertised without an issue.
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