Sync TPMS
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Sync TPMS
Hi guys, is there a procedure to sync the TPMS?
I have a 2018 Z06 that is almost ready after an encounter with the T6 tirewall at VIR a while back.
We swapped the rims with another set and pulled the TPMS out of the old rims, and now none are showing any readings.
I find it hard to believe all four have dead batteries or are defective.
Thanks.
I have a 2018 Z06 that is almost ready after an encounter with the T6 tirewall at VIR a while back.
We swapped the rims with another set and pulled the TPMS out of the old rims, and now none are showing any readings.
I find it hard to believe all four have dead batteries or are defective.
Thanks.
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I've had that happen a few times when I switched to track wheels. I just bought one of the kent-Moore el-50448 tools and use it. For the most part if you drive it they will connect up in 20 miles or so. Sometimes you'll get a service rear code but they usually re-sync. If you can't find the tool I'll loan you mine.
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I currently have a similar issue. Bought a new set of OEM wheels, new OEM sensors, after 20 minutes of driving they triggered the "service tire monitor system" error message, all show no numbers. I searched this forum, tried all the re-learn procedures, even bought a sensor tool to do the manual re-learn. No luck. Only thing I haven't tried is a long highway drive, or heading to a dealer.
Does anyone know if brand new sensors have to be activated somehow?
Does anyone know if brand new sensors have to be activated somehow?
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2 posts before yours is a link, It will take you to a thread with other links such as this one https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-sequence.html
That should get you where you need to be,
That should get you where you need to be,
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I currently have a similar issue. Bought a new set of OEM wheels, new OEM sensors, after 20 minutes of driving they triggered the "service tire monitor system" error message, all show no numbers. I searched this forum, tried all the re-learn procedures, even bought a sensor tool to do the manual re-learn. No luck. Only thing I haven't tried is a long highway drive, or heading to a dealer.
Does anyone know if brand new sensors have to be activated somehow?
Does anyone know if brand new sensors have to be activated somehow?
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Depending on where you got the sensors from, they could have dead batteries on arrival. NOS parts that were sitting on the shelf for six years could be dead. I haven't looked at c7 tpms sensors, but C6 sensors could have the batteries replaced, though it is a bit of work to do the surgery and re-pot the batteries.
But the way I read it, all you did was move the existing (working) sensors from one set of wheels to another. So yeah it does seem suspect that they'd all die at the exact same time. I'd drive it a bit more, or force a relearn session and get them up to speed. Good luck!
But the way I read it, all you did was move the existing (working) sensors from one set of wheels to another. So yeah it does seem suspect that they'd all die at the exact same time. I'd drive it a bit more, or force a relearn session and get them up to speed. Good luck!
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Depending on where you got the sensors from, they could have dead batteries on arrival. NOS parts that were sitting on the shelf for six years could be dead. I haven't looked at c7 tpms sensors, but C6 sensors could have the batteries replaced, though it is a bit of work to do the surgery and re-pot the batteries.
But the way I read it, all you did was move the existing (working) sensors from one set of wheels to another. So yeah it does seem suspect that they'd all die at the exact same time. I'd drive it a bit more, or force a relearn session and get them up to speed. Good luck!
But the way I read it, all you did was move the existing (working) sensors from one set of wheels to another. So yeah it does seem suspect that they'd all die at the exact same time. I'd drive it a bit more, or force a relearn session and get them up to speed. Good luck!
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I have the same issues with my 2015 Z-51...new wheels and tires... and all of a sudden, random issues with the TPM's with no prior issues for several thousand miles 15k of ownership...all four of them are inconsistent now in their readings for a while then they return to Ok like they have fixed themselves...then again they start to go wacko....$400 bucks to replace them at my Chevy dealer of which I trust semi much.....Glad to hear that I am not alone!
$400 is outrageous! Rock Auto sells the Schrader 20223 sensors for $22.79 (same as OEM). It should be no more than $25 to replace them for each wheel. Tires do not have to be removed and wheels do not need to be rebalanced.
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Wow! Thanks man! I have been told by Discount tire that the tires have to be dismounted and also the same from the dealer. The dealer was about five bucks cheaper than Discount tire....that's why I was going to them instead...until now that is. I will look into this...
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I just had had my wheels powder coated got Michelin A/S 3 + ZP tires and got new GM sensors and they connected before i drove my car !!!! Note Gm 13598775 sensors do not come with nuts !!
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I can believe the dealer told you the tires have to be removed. I find it surprising that Discount Tire told you that. I have replaced sensors on my Corvette wheels myself without taking the tires off so I know this works. The front bead of the tire needs to be broken down. Then clamps are used to hold the side wall of the tire away from the area where the TPMS sensor is located. Then the sensor can be swapped and the tire re-inflated. Since you don't break the back bead, the tire cannot shift position so there is no need to rebalance the tire.