TPMS reprogramming tip

[osidesurfer365]

Good piece of info to know if I need to replace my sensors

 

[minytrker]

Is it easy to use?


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Very, very easy to use. I bought several cheaper ones that didnt work well and finally bought this one and never had a single issue on any vehicle since.

 

[NJ04HOE]

Very, very easy to use. I bought several cheaper ones that didnt work well and finally bought this one and never had a single issue on any vehicle since.

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[jonesh529]

good info...will remember if I need to reset them

 

[06 Yukon XL]

I used this procedure on my former 2006 Yukon XL RIP.

 

[Addicted]

I'll add my experience from today. I had one dead sensor, which I easily replaced myself. Yes, i replaced one sensor. I know, maybe foolish not doing all four.

Anyway, after replacing the bad sensor, i tried and tried to get the sensors to relearn. The only one that would learn was the brand new one. Perhaps the other three have low batteries that wont learn. Who knows. If I rotated the tires and tried to relearn, I am guessing it wouldn't have worked (with or without one new sensor).

I was going to put three more sensors in, but the parts store didn't have any more in stock. At that point, I decided to go to WalMart and see if they could get them working. Sure enough, they got them programmed. No charge! I am happy! Now, I am curious to see how long the three "old" sensors continue to work.


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[AppocAlexx]

Pretty sure there is no batteries inside the sensors. They work off a frequency. They are electronic so they can last as long as the truck or can last a few days, no real life expectancy on them. You will get difference answers from different sources. I just bought the programmer myself makes everything easier than airing up and then letting out air. Check amazon, ebay, summit, jegs for the programmer. Well worth it in my opinion even if you're not a mechanic and use it often. Never know maybe your friends will be able to use it some as well.

 

[PG01]

X2....so easy.......lol

 

[AppocAlexx]

Right, I went to a local shop to see if they could reset mine real quick and they wanted to set an appointment then he said there would be a charge but he couldn't tell me how much up front. I looked at him and said if you go get the programmer ill show you how to do it, ill even do it for you, it only take 3 minutes. He just repeated his bs and I didn't say a word I just walked out and will never go back.

Its little things like this that a service writer can do for free with very little time that would make the customer come back or they can get guys like me that know just how easy it is and they are just trying to suck you in for bs. Dick weeds. I just bought my own at that point and will never have to worry about it again.

 

[PG01]

Got it before I rotated mine for the first time when my truck was new... takes seconds....

 

[conchasjim]

Somewhat related question. I put some new Goodyears on my 07 today. Finally wore out those crappy Michelins. Discount did the job and reset the sensors. Problem is the new tires require less air. Recommend 35psi. My dic alerts low pressure at anything less than 40 psi. Can this be set to a lower value? I do have a superchips tuner program installed. Perhaps with that? Or stealer only? My local shop want one hour min. charge.

 

[AppocAlexx]

just bump up to 40 and call it day. Shouldn't wear tires much more or anything. But I would not go anything past that unless you are hawling a load.

 

[PG01]

just bump up to 40 and call it day. Shouldn't wear tires much more or anything. But I would not go anything past that unless you are hawling a load.

Lol.... was gonna say same but people get sensitive about tire pressures...

 

[AppocAlexx]

They do make a difference in fuel milage and wear but 40 psi in a 3 ply? tire im guess will not make much of a difference.

 

[AppocAlexx]

These heavy ass SUV then loaded with just people in them 40 psi would be almost perfect. Plus I have been running 40 psi with no issues in every truck or SUV I have owned. Even my little Jeep Compass I ran around 38 psi year round, tire wore good and fuel milage was as expected.

 

[PG01]

They do make a difference in fuel milage and wear but 40 psi in a 3 ply? tire im guess will not make much of a difference.

I run mine at 38-40psi anything less and they feel a little soft to me.... i think recommended 36 on tire max 44 and door sticker says 32 or 34 on stock tires/size... they are wearing fine and fuel mileage has been exact same on my truck since i dont even remem...

 

[PG01]

Too funny... i was writing as you posted same thing

 

[kbuskill]

Here is a question for everyone.

I bought 4 new tpms sensors (from Ebay trying to save some $) that are the newest GM part number 25920615 and are marked Schrader.

The problem is NO ONE can program them to my 08 Suburban LTZ.

I have been to Tire kingdom, Walmart tire center, Sun tire, AND to the local Chevy dealer who confirmed they are the correct part number but they couldn't get them programmed or activated either.

Everyone keeps getting the same message on their Bartec scanners.... "incorrect part number".

We tried telling the Bartec they were:

Schrader
Echelin (napa brand ) because one guy cross
referenced those with that part number
Oem
and maybe a few others.... still no luck always say incorrect part number.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 

[PG01]

First sentence of your post says it all..... trying to save some money......sorry

 

[conchasjim]

Yeah ok, 40+ is what I've always run. Rides like a tank. Thought maybe dropping 5 psi might help. Should have bought that Caddy I guess.