TPMS Program
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TPMS Program
So I bought some new wheels/tires/TPMS and I want to take them somewhere to get mounted. Normally I would just take the whole car to Discount and have them knock it all out but with these wheels being a bit nicer I'm looking for a local performance shop to just mount the new tires and then I'll bring them back to my house to be mounted after I've knocked out a few other suspension items. What's the process on the TPMS program/relearn? Do they need the car (or the old wheels/tires) before installing the TPMS and mounting the tire to reprogram? Or can they get it all mounted for me and I drive the car back and they program it?
Sorry I've never had to deal with replacing TPMS so I'm not very informed on the subject.
Sorry I've never had to deal with replacing TPMS so I'm not very informed on the subject.
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So I bought some new wheels/tires/TPMS and I want to take them somewhere to get mounted. Normally I would just take the whole car to Discount and have them knock it all out but with these wheels being a bit nicer I'm looking for a local performance shop to just mount the new tires and then I'll bring them back to my house to be mounted after I've knocked out a few other suspension items. What's the process on the TPMS program/relearn? Do they need the car (or the old wheels/tires) before installing the TPMS and mounting the tire to reprogram? Or can they get it all mounted for me and I drive the car back and they program it?
Sorry I've never had to deal with replacing TPMS so I'm not very informed on the subject.
Sorry I've never had to deal with replacing TPMS so I'm not very informed on the subject.
1. Turn ignition to AUX position with the parking brake engaged
2. Press and hold unlock and lock buttons on the keyless entry transmitter until horn sounds.
3. Starting with LF tire increase/decrease the pressure (or press the TPMS trigger near the valve stem) until horn sounds.
4. After horn sounds proceed as in step 3 for the next 3 sensors in the following order: RF, RR, LR, After completing LR tire horn will sound twice.
5. Turn ignition to OFF position to exit vehicle learn mode. Adjust all tires to pressure listed on tire placard.
Last edited by VetteVinnie; Apr 22, 2024 at 06:15 PM.
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So that sounds like what I need to do to tell the car which sensors go to which tire. But is there another programming step for new sensors just so the car recognizes them? Or does the car see/talk to them right out of the box?
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I wouldn't trust anyone but Discount Tire for my installs.I am sure there are local shops that will do an awesome job but DT will stand behind their work and will promptly address any issues or concerns.
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Your company has earned it from me.I had a small issue at the store I use and they made it more than right.My only complaint is that they didn't have a way to get my cars on the alignment rack.
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Obviously not the same store, but I've used Discount Tire for years and well pleased with the results, In fact one year I needed 4 sets of tires for 4 vehicles and they all came from DT. The day I need more tires, DT will be my first stop.
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Here's a fun fact. 2011 and newer (unless it's an early 2011 from the second half of 2010) REQUIRES the TPMS trigger. The air method doesn't work. Fortunately, the TPMS sensors that Discount Tire installed onto my car-less ZR1 wheels worked beautifully with my $15 TPMS trigger from Amazon just like it did with my ZR1 back in 2020. 
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The procedure requires the car to be in AUXILIARY mode, not RUN mode. I’m sure of this because I’ve done it before. Here is a pretty good write up of the procedure, including which years the pressure drop method will work. And if using the tool, the sensors can be programmed without mounting them on the wheel. Just place them on ground near the wheel they’ll end up in, and use the tool on them. Label them so you’ll know which wheel to put them in. This de-risks mounting sensors which don’t work with your car.
https://www.corvettesalvage.com/how-...3-c6-corvette/
https://www.corvettesalvage.com/how-...3-c6-corvette/
Last edited by FatsWaller; Apr 22, 2024 at 05:20 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Cypress TX
The procedure requires the car to be in AUXILIARY mode, not RUN mode. I’m sure of this because I’ve done it before. Here is a pretty good write up of the procedure, including which years the pressure drop method will work. And if using the tool, the sensors can be programmed without mounting them on the wheel. Just place them on ground near the wheel they’ll end up in, and use the tool on them. Label them so you’ll know which wheel to put them in. This de-risks mounting sensors which don’t work with your car.
https://www.corvettesalvage.com/how-...3-c6-corvette/
https://www.corvettesalvage.com/how-...3-c6-corvette/
The more you know.
