New TPMS Sensors?

nosole · Sep 26, 2019

This is probably a stupid question, but one I never needed to ask before because I always bought packages that included them... Does it matter what kind of TPMS sensor I buy?

I’m piecing together new wheels and tires for my ‘04 Suburban 1500 and plan to get some sensors too. I see there are so many different styles of sensors that I’m not sure which I should buy. Do I need to worry about comparability with one versus another? Can I get any generic and program myself without special scan tools?

mattbta · Sep 26, 2019

I went with OEM Delco https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0010GEPWW when I got my brother in law's 20" silverado wheels. Programming was simple:

1. Apply parking brake. Turn ignition to ON position (engine off)
2. Turn headlight switch from OFF to parking lamps 4 times within 4 seconds. A double horn chirp will sound and the TPMS telltale will begin blinking to indicate the learn mode is enabled.
3. Starting at the LF tire increase/decrease pressure until horn sounds.
4. After horn sounds, proceed as in step 3 for the next 3 sensors in the following order : RF, RR LR.
5. After LR sensor has been learned, turn ignition to OFF position. Adjust all tires to pressure listed on tire placard. *If headlight switch does not enable TPMS Learn Mode, use TPMS Learn button on dash.

yargnits · Nov 22, 2019

Since there's mixed info out there, I can confirm that on my 2004, the sensors linked above will be seen by the system during the learn process without anything else be done. In my case, the only hard part was breaking the bead to install the new one.

Rocket Man · Nov 23, 2019

I recommend AC Delco OEM as well. They’re kind of hard to get to if they quit working so go with the best.

treehan77 · Nov 24, 2019

I put in dorman ones 3+ yrs ago no issues yet.

yargnits · Nov 25, 2019

Rocket Man said:
I recommend AC Delco OEM as well. They’re kind of hard to get to if they quit working so go with the best.

As far as I can tell, my other 3 are original from '04. I expect the others to die soon.

Rocket Man · Nov 25, 2019

yargnits said:
As far as I can tell, my other 3 are original from '04. I expect the others to die soon.

Yeah I replace all 4 when one goes. It’s the batteries that usually go and if one does I’m pretty sure the others will be right behind it.

Fless · Nov 25, 2019

Mine have all been replaced with rubber-stemmed ones. I don't much like the metal corroding on the hard stem type.

Rocket Man · Nov 25, 2019

Fless said:
Mine have all been replaced with rubber-stemmed ones. I don't much like the metal corroding on the hard stem type.

I used the rubber ones too, in fact I’m not sure if you can still get the metal ones.

iddqd · Nov 28, 2019

I think AC Delco or Denso should be good

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