Corvette: C5 tire pressure sensor problem

I'd sure like to completely disable the Low Pressure Tire Warning System
in my '95 Coupe. Is there a way to do it easily? I wish whoever had
purchased this car originally hadn't ordered it with this "feature".....


P.J. Hartman wrote:
 

I would sure try to retrain them first, they cost more in the $100 area
though.

Here's the scoop... the main item you need to re-calibrate (actually

it's "program the sensors" in the service manual lingo) the sensors is a

magnet to engage sensors during the training sequence. The GM tool is J

41760, but maybe a decent powered magnet with a horseshoe shape or hole in

it would suffice??? I use 2 flat magnets I got a Lowe's, about 1/2 X 3/8 X 1
1/4. Hold them in a "V" shape and place them over the stem a second or so
and remove, the horn should the toot.



Make sure vehicle has been stationary for at least 2 minutes.

1 - Ignition on

2 - Press RESET to clear all IPC messages from DIC

3 - Press and release OPTIONS, scroll till IPC is blank

4 - Press and hold DIC RESET for 3 seconds

5 - Press OPTIONS again until TIRE TRAINING message is displayed

6 - Press RESET until IPC LEARN L FRONT TIRE to begin programming

7 - Install J 41760 over left front valve stem (I guess you could try a

hefty magnet now)

8 - The horn will sound indicating LF sensor is programmed

Notice - if after 15 seconds the horn doesn't sound, remove and reinstall

tool on stem. This may have to be done up to three times in some instances.

9 - IPC will direct you to LEARN R FRONT TIRE, R REAR TIRE, then L REAR

TIRE.



Programming Cancellation:

1. Programming mode will cancel if any of the following conditions are met:

- program mode exited through DIC

- ignition turned off

- all four sensors programmed

- TPM program mode for 2 minutes with no sensors learned

2. If cancelled with less than 4 codes stored, the receiver will only accept

the codes programmed up to that point.



There you have it, good luck.

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Dad
98 C5 Black/Black/Auto
72 Shark Black/Black/4spd

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Last time I reprogrammed mine, I used one of those magnetic sweeper sticks
(used to pick up screws off the floor in your garage before the tires pick
them up for you) $15 from Homies.

-Stan

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Thanks for the input. The cost I mentioned was for the entire service
to replace the sensor; you're right that the sensor itself costs
around $100. I'll probably try to retrain them myself, it's not a big
job. Have you seen instances where a low-reading sensor is corrected
by the retraining process?

Complaining to Chevrolet may be helpful; I've started a dialogue with
them and have some hope that they may assist in the replacment if
that's what's needed.

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No, I've not seen a pressure correction by reprograming them.

My Goodyear Dealer swaps rims for me for $10, where do you get
the other $140 added cost? I did have a Goodyear dealer change
a rim in Toledo Ohio and they soaked me $58, avoid Capitol tire
in Toledo. I was sure that would happen when I walked in the
door and smelled vasoline, guy behind the counter was a reject
car salesman and/or burnt out on drugs or his own importance.
 

P.J. Hartman wrote: 

They are $130 at the dealer, but I have seen them on e-bay for under $25.
And re-training them works with a magnet. I used the bulk eraser I had for
wiping my pirate software off tape.

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If it were good the government would be taxing it, so it must be bad.

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72 Shark Black/Black/4spd
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