TPMS Programming
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TPMS Programming
I bought a set of wheels with tires and TPMS sensors installed for track use on my 2006 M6 LS2
In following the factory service manual process for programming I started at the drivers side front, pass front, pass rear and finished on the driver side rear.
On several attempts I was unable to get the 2 beep acknowledgement when I got to the driver side rear wheel.
When I started on the pass front and ended on the driver front, it gave me the 2 beep acknowledgement.
Not sure why it worked one way, but, not the other?
Any ideas?
Other than getting incorrect pressure readings from the DIC is there any concern/issue with leaving it the way it is?
Thanks!
Greg
In following the factory service manual process for programming I started at the drivers side front, pass front, pass rear and finished on the driver side rear.
On several attempts I was unable to get the 2 beep acknowledgement when I got to the driver side rear wheel.
When I started on the pass front and ended on the driver front, it gave me the 2 beep acknowledgement.
Not sure why it worked one way, but, not the other?
Any ideas?
Other than getting incorrect pressure readings from the DIC is there any concern/issue with leaving it the way it is?
Thanks!
Greg
Last edited by 72greg; Feb 7, 2022 at 04:01 PM.
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No problem with leaving it the way it is. And the DIC is actually reading correctly as the first pressure seen is the first one recorded and around we go.
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that orange device is a programmer. basically it "excites" the sensor and pairs it with the vehicle. you can get them cheap on amazon.
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The programming tool is cheap enough and will come in handy multiple times. Not too badly priced in this situation so I'll be buying one of my own.
There are so many versions of the EL-50448 for sale online, tough to know which to choose when buying.
There are so many versions of the EL-50448 for sale online, tough to know which to choose when buying.
Last edited by Matt Zed; Feb 8, 2022 at 03:32 AM.
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I used this tool at each wheel
I read numerous threads prior to posting my question, the definitive thread that I found was:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...procedure.html
I read numerous threads prior to posting my question, the definitive thread that I found was:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...procedure.html
Last edited by 72greg; Feb 8, 2022 at 09:56 AM.
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Here is the exact tool that they use in the video and also the one I bought (two sources for it below) (both Amazon and ebay)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39333620666...QAAOSw8bZg5QzA
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39333620666...QAAOSw8bZg5QzA
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Here is the exact tool that they use in the video and also the one I bought (two sources for it below) (both Amazon and ebay)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39333620666...QAAOSw8bZg5QzA
https://www.amazon.com/EL-50448-Rele...%2C100&sr=8-19
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39333620666...QAAOSw8bZg5QzA
https://www.amazon.com/EL-50448-Rele...%2C100&sr=8-19
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Here is the exact tool that they use in the video and also the one I bought (two sources for it below) (both Amazon and ebay)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39333620666...QAAOSw8bZg5QzA
https://www.amazon.com/EL-50448-Rele...%2C100&sr=8-19
https://www.ebay.com/itm/39333620666...QAAOSw8bZg5QzA
https://www.amazon.com/EL-50448-Rele...%2C100&sr=8-19
Exactly what I used. I think I got mine for like $7.
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I was attempting to do this in my garage - which is electrically very noisy.
I took the car into the driveway at least 50ft away from ANY electronics/electrical lines/dead batteries -
Left cellphone in the garage, nothing else on me except the tool.
Initiated the relearn sequence, left fob on the armrest, started on the correct driver front tire and ended on the driver rear - got the 2 beeps.
Success.
I'm guessing/pretty sure that the noise in my garage was interfering with the relearn sequence.
I took the car into the driveway at least 50ft away from ANY electronics/electrical lines/dead batteries -
Left cellphone in the garage, nothing else on me except the tool.
Initiated the relearn sequence, left fob on the armrest, started on the correct driver front tire and ended on the driver rear - got the 2 beeps.
Success.
I'm guessing/pretty sure that the noise in my garage was interfering with the relearn sequence.
