TPMS Sensors

[Keith Tedford]

Many of us have Corvettes getting to the age where the TPMS sensors are going to have batteries going dead. Here is one brand of sensor that I came across. I don't know if they are any better or worse than others, just one that is available.
2005 Chevy Corvette Tire Pressure Sensors & Monitors - CARiD.com

 

[Paul 06 vette]

Many of us have Corvettes getting to the age where the TPMS sensors are going to have batteries going dead. Here is one brand of sensor that I came across. I don't know if they are any better or worse than others, just one that is available.
2005 Chevy Corvette Tire Pressure Sensors & Monitors - CARiD.com

I didnt know they had batteries, learn something new everyday.

 

[Keith Tedford]

From what I understand, you have to replace the whole unit when it dies. Our car is nine years old and the TPMS sensors all seem to be working fine yet.

 

[UncleJung]

The tire sensors are the only thing I've had trouble with on my 2011 .. I keep getting codes, and it's usually always something different .... but of course nothing wrong with the tires .

The car is still under warranty, but the codes go away before I have a chance to take it in .

 

[CCO]

The tire sensors are the only thing I've had trouble with on my 2011 .. I keep getting codes, and it's usually always something different .... but of course nothing wrong with the tires .

The car is still under warranty, but the codes go away before I have a chance to take it in .

You need a code reader Jim. Right now they're on sale at CTC for a very good price. A great addition to anyone's toolbox.

C.

 

[2009CGMZR1]

You need a code reader Jim. Right now they're on sale at CTC for a very good price. A great addition to anyone's toolbox.

C.

I just bought one of these

Lemur Monitors - BlueDriver - OBD2 Bluetooth Scan Tool for Apple and Android Smartphones and Tablets

works great with my iphone. ( tried it once for codes on a 2009 Chevy Aveo I have )

Can reset codes.

and no... I'm not selling it! haha.


They ship from Nova Scotia if you order from this page.

Brian

 

[CCO]

......good one Brian.....and for those without iphone and tablets this one is good too and the one I have. It's available at CTC at an excellent price:

Innova 3100 Instructional Video - YouTube

http://www.canadiancorvetteforums.com/forums/general-vehicle-discussions/5514-innova-3100-obd-2-code-reader.html

C.

 

[UncleJung]

You need a code reader Jim. Right now they're on sale at CTC for a very good price. A great addition to anyone's toolbox.

C.

I think i will pick one up .. CTC always has good prices, and like a buddy of mine used to say .. " it was so cheap I couldn't afford not to buy it ! "

 

[CCO]

I think i will pick one up .. CTC always has good prices, and like a buddy of mine used to say .. " it was so cheap I couldn't afford not to buy it ! "

No they don't "always have good prices" -- but you're lucky: right now they do have a good price on a unit that I know is good.
The regular price is $200 ......and right now on sale for $100. That ain't chump change in savings is it.

Good timing if you need one.

That's why I posted it -- for you guys to get one at a good price.
See how some of us try to look after our fellow members.

C.

 

[buckhorn76]

too complicated for great white........i rely on the ol' stethoscope and peak reading volt meter.

 

[CCO]

From what I understand, you have to replace the whole unit when it dies. Our car is nine years old and the TPMS sensors all seem to be working fine yet.

From what I hear Keith these sensors can be taken apart and the batteries replaced for peanuts.

Something to ask around about.

C.