TPMS Battery Replacement
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TPMS Battery Replacement
I read somewhere that the C7 and C8 TPMS sensors have a 2032 Battery installed.
Is the battery replaceable?
My 2014 w/ 18,400 miles has the original tires and TPMS.
The tires need to be replaced (dated 2214 and 2314).
Rather replace a battery than the TPMS sensor.
Is the battery replaceable?
My 2014 w/ 18,400 miles has the original tires and TPMS.
The tires need to be replaced (dated 2214 and 2314).
Rather replace a battery than the TPMS sensor.
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I used the Schrader. replacement from Rock Auto for my C6.
If I can replace the battery it would be a whole lot cheaper.
If I can replace the battery it would be a whole lot cheaper.
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The OEM TPM sensors are relatively inexpensive. I would just go with one of those and not have to worry about replacing the sensor battery.
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Put different wheels on the wife's 18 Stingray (3LT). Bought TPMS from TPMS.com Less expensive than GM. Supposed to be the same Schrader ones that GM sells. Have been on for 3+ years and are working fine. Bought sensors from them for my 14 Camaro, Working good since 2016. Have no problem using my learn tool for the Vette or Camaro wheels.
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I recommend just get new TPMS when replacing tires. I replaced the tires (Michelin Sport All-Season) and TPMS on my 2014 in April 2022 at 24,660 miles. Got the whole package (including service/replacement certificates) at Discount Tire (with military/veteran discount) for $1738.50. I'd check them out.
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BTW - Discount Tire has replaced my TPMS sensors on various vettes and a Caddie and I have never had an issue with compatibility with GM's TPMS system. GM does not make TPMS sensors. They are made and supplied to GM from the likes of Schrader for example. No need to over-think this.
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I recommend just get new TPMS when replacing tires. I replaced the tires (Michelin Sport All-Season) and TPMS on my 2014 in April 2022 at 24,660 miles. Got the whole package (including service/replacement certificates) at Discount Tire (with military/veteran discount) for $1738.50. I'd check them out.
Once the sensors exceed 5 or 6 years old, best practice is to go ahead and replace the TPMS sensors as well.
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TPMS Battery Replacement
That's good advice. On my wife's 2011 Buick Enclave, I replaced them as they failed: one in 2022, two in 2023, and the last in Jan 2024. I maximized the life of the TPMSs but I wasted time and effort. And Discount Tire will give you a better price if you do them all at once. So don't be stupid like me.
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Not all TPMS sensors have equivalent quality/durability of the OEM sensors. Dorman sensors are some that I have had problems with. The Dorman sensors have a 1 year warranty but if you have more than one sensor failure in a wheel the warranty only replaces it one time. The warranty also doesn't include the cost of breaking down the tire to replace the sensor. If you have sensors failing within two months of installation it doesn't take long before the cost far exceeds OEM prices. Been there and done that and not willing to go with anything but GM or Schrader.
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I replaced the batteries on the TPMS on my motorcycle. New ones were $200/each. 2032's are about $5/each, so a no brainer. Was not hard to do, even it they were glued up from the factory.
AFAIK you can replace car TPMS replaced for about $50 each, that's what my tire guy qouted me if I did all 4 at one time.
AFAIK you can replace car TPMS replaced for about $50 each, that's what my tire guy qouted me if I did all 4 at one time.
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Me too, but I'm going to start saving the C5 sensors just in case one day they are no longer available. I wonder how many repairable EBTCM, HVAC controls, driver and passenger door modules, etc were thrown away over the years that were repairable, but new parts were available and we'd love have those cores back.
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I agree with what was said above about replacing them all when you get new tires (assuming your not replacing tires every year or two). Got 4 new tires on my son's C6 and one if the TPMS sensors was intermittently not working (which also puts the car in limited power mode, BTW) so got that one replaced and since we were getting new tires, there was no additional charge to get the sensor replaced, just the cost of the new sensor ($65, and it was a Schrader brand that looked just like the GM OEM - to my surprise). Month or two later, another sensor started intermittently failing. Same price for the sensor, but additional $20 for the tire off and back on the rim. Couple months later, same thing again..... If we would have just replaced all 4 when the tires were installed, we would have saved $60 which was almost like "buy 3 get one free" for the sensors. Won't make that mistake again with an "older vehicle".
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at ten-year s a good idea to replace them all