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Old 06-26-2023, 10:17 AM
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I have a 2009 Z06 that I track only. I have two sets of wheels/tires that I run.
Is there a way to disable the TPMS system so I don't have to re-sync every wheel change?
(Except the pressurized container in the car trick?).
Old 06-26-2023, 04:22 PM
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Yes, but how good are your software skills.
Hence just need to use a C++ cracking program to go into the BCM firmware file, get past is security encryption, and program out TPMS motoring.

If our looking for a pre built Firmware file that you could use SPS, maybe, but would need to crack GM's VCI method of downloading a non standard Frimware file to get that Firmware file into SPS for that Vin number, then could flash it that way.

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Some people just put 4 TPMS sensors in a PVC pipe, cap the ends, fill the pipe to an acceptable PSI, and leave it somewhere in the car.

I've read mixed results with that working, but it's a mechanical solution without attempting to do what Dano laid out.
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disconnect the steering sensor and turn off TC....you will still have ABS but nothing else.
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Old 06-28-2023, 10:17 AM
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I have an 06 z. Disconnecting the steering wheel position sensor made it so that not having the tire pressure hasn’t caused any issues but I still will get messages about tire pressure.

also, for me, it did NOT turn off active handling. It put it into race mode I believe. Still have abs and still have a level of Ah. I am guessing it is that vs traction control but maybe it’s that.

I just fixed my non-op tc button and can now it appears that I can finally manually turn it all off but haven’t been to the track since.

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