2011 gs tpms location
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2011 gs tpms location
do they band the tpms around the rim or is it at the valve? reason im asking is im looking to sell my wheels and tires for a set of zr1 wheels. if i have to reuse my sensors im wondering if i have to completely break down the tires or can squeeze the sensor out by just breaking the bead.
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do they band the tpms around the rim or is it at the valve? reason im asking is im looking to sell my wheels and tires for a set of zr1 wheels. if i have to reuse my sensors im wondering if i have to completely break down the tires or can squeeze the sensor out by just breaking the bead.
The gray sensors are for a 2005-2009.
The sensors for a 2010 or newer C6 will look exactly the same except they're green in color.
2005-2009 sensors won't work with the TPMS in a 2010+ C6, and 2010+ sensors won't work in a 2005-2009.
So.....if you're getting a set of wheels that have tires and sensors already mounted in them, and they're from a 2010 or newer ZR1, they'll work with your 2011 GS.
If the ZR1 wheels are off a 2009 ZR1, the sensors will need to be changed to the model that will work with your 2011 car.
If you're using your old sensors, you can swap them without completely removing the tires. See capevettes post here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1576116389-post6.html
Bob
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Below are several pictures of the sensors and how they mount.
The gray sensors are for a 2005-2009.
The sensors for a 2010 or newer C6 will look exactly the same except they're green in color.
2005-2009 sensors won't work with the TPMS in a 2010+ C6, and 2010+ sensors won't work in a 2005-2009.
So.....if you're getting a set of wheels that have tires and sensors already mounted in them, and they're from a 2010 or newer ZR1, they'll work with your 2011 GS.
If the ZR1 wheels are off a 2009 ZR1, the sensors will need to be changed to the model that will work with your 2011 car.
If you're using your old sensors, you can swap them without completely removing the tires. See capevettes post here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1576116389-post6.html
Bob
The gray sensors are for a 2005-2009.
The sensors for a 2010 or newer C6 will look exactly the same except they're green in color.
2005-2009 sensors won't work with the TPMS in a 2010+ C6, and 2010+ sensors won't work in a 2005-2009.
So.....if you're getting a set of wheels that have tires and sensors already mounted in them, and they're from a 2010 or newer ZR1, they'll work with your 2011 GS.
If the ZR1 wheels are off a 2009 ZR1, the sensors will need to be changed to the model that will work with your 2011 car.
If you're using your old sensors, you can swap them without completely removing the tires. See capevettes post here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1576116389-post6.html
Bob
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BEZ06, thanks so much for all your help!! you probably saved me alot of trouble with the sensor info. if i may ask one more question, if i get tires and rims for a 2011 car w/sensors will my car read the new ones? or will there be some kind of pairing needed by the dealer? once again thanks for all.
The TPMS memory can hold 4 sensor ID#s. A new set of sensors has to be programmed in by doing a "sensor relearn procedure". You have to put the car into the "learn mode" and then trigger each sensor to get it to send its unique ID# to be logged into the TPMS memory.
If you get a new set of sensors, make sure you get the correct part# sensor for a 2010 or newer C6.
Below is a video of using a tool to trigger the sensors. The tool is REQUIRED for the 2005-2009 sensors.
However, the 2010+ sensors can be triggered by changing air pressure in the tire. In the video, where you see the tool being used, for your 2011 you would just let out (or put in) air until you get a honk of the horn at each wheel (double honk at the Left Rear).
The first sensor triggered is logged in as the Left Front, the second as the RF, the 3rd as the RR, and the last one as the LR - so you must do the procedure in that order or your DIC display won't correspond to the location of the sensors.
So.....for a 2010 or newer you won't need a tool, but you'll need an air source to adjust your pressures after the relearn.
If you have a tool you can use it on a 2010+ and it will faster and easier than doing the pressure change method if you swap wheels/tires/sensors a lot, say for track events.
Bob
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Are you going to use your old sensors? If so, they are already programmed into the TPMS. If you just swap your old sensors to your new wheels, have the tire shop note which one came off which corner of the car, and have them install the sensors in your new wheels so they go back on to the same location they were originally on - AND NOTHING AT ALL WILL HAVE TO BE DONE!!
The TPMS memory can hold 4 sensor ID#s. A new set of sensors has to be programmed in by doing a "sensor relearn procedure". You have to put the car into the "learn mode" and then trigger each sensor to get it to send its unique ID# to be logged into the TPMS memory.
If you get a new set of sensors, make sure you get the correct part# sensor for a 2010 or newer C6.
Below is a video of using a tool to trigger the sensors. The tool is REQUIRED for the 2005-2009 sensors.
However, the 2010+ sensors can be triggered by changing air pressure in the tire. In the video, where you see the tool being used, for your 2011 you would just let out (or put in) air until you get a honk of the horn at each wheel (double honk at the Left Rear).
The first sensor triggered is logged in as the Left Front, the second as the RF, the 3rd as the RR, and the last one as the LR - so you must do the procedure in that order or your DIC display won't correspond to the location of the sensors.
So.....for a 2010 or newer you won't need a tool, but you'll need an air source to adjust your pressures after the relearn.
If you have a tool you can use it on a 2010+ and it will faster and easier than doing the pressure change method if you swap wheels/tires/sensors a lot, say for track events.
Bob
The TPMS memory can hold 4 sensor ID#s. A new set of sensors has to be programmed in by doing a "sensor relearn procedure". You have to put the car into the "learn mode" and then trigger each sensor to get it to send its unique ID# to be logged into the TPMS memory.
If you get a new set of sensors, make sure you get the correct part# sensor for a 2010 or newer C6.
Below is a video of using a tool to trigger the sensors. The tool is REQUIRED for the 2005-2009 sensors.
However, the 2010+ sensors can be triggered by changing air pressure in the tire. In the video, where you see the tool being used, for your 2011 you would just let out (or put in) air until you get a honk of the horn at each wheel (double honk at the Left Rear).
The first sensor triggered is logged in as the Left Front, the second as the RF, the 3rd as the RR, and the last one as the LR - so you must do the procedure in that order or your DIC display won't correspond to the location of the sensors.
So.....for a 2010 or newer you won't need a tool, but you'll need an air source to adjust your pressures after the relearn.
If you have a tool you can use it on a 2010+ and it will faster and easier than doing the pressure change method if you swap wheels/tires/sensors a lot, say for track events.
Bob
