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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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Start my car today, DIC flashes "RIGHT REAR TIRE FLAT". Damn, I get out to look and it seems fine. Check the air pressure...30.5psi. Perfect. What's going on? After 5 mins. on the road it goes away and the DIC is back to normal. Hasn't happened since.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 02:12 PM
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Sounds like the battery may be getting weak in the TPM
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 03:02 PM
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Sounds like the battery may be getting weak in the TPM
I guess the way to change the battery is to remove the tire from the wheel?
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Originally Posted by martinf55
I guess the way to change the battery is to remove the tire from the wheel?

Good guess. You knew with GM designing that you're lucky you don't need to drop the tranny too! Actually, I think they can break the bead and get at it without pulling the whole tire off the rim.
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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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If its a Non run flat tire you should be able to get it out without removal of the tire with ease. A run flat may give you some issue. Factory wheels are much easier than dished aftermarket wheels also. Good Luck
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