TPMS Question
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TPMS Question
I had new tires mounted on the front with TPMS rebuild kits from Discount tire. No TPMS light. Two weeks later I had matching Goodyear tires mounted on the rear by Discount Tire with TPMS rebuild kits. Now I have a TPMS Light that will not go off. Pressures are ok. Disconnected battery , no help. Does the round magnet thing really work? Other suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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Re: TPMS Question
Originally Posted by BlueStorm
the dealer ship told me there are no batteries in the TPMS...who knows the truth?
1. you can't read / just plain old ignored the post I made.
or
2. You for some reason don't believe me, with which case I suppose quoting out of the service manual is still a total waste of my time, but I'll do it anyhow.
Originally Posted by Crossfire Service Manual
OPERATION
Each tire pressure sensor/transmitter serves three functions:
²
It is used as a valve stem to inflate and deflate the tire.
²
It periodically measures tire pressure. (Approximately every 30 seconds.)
²
It transmits the tire pressure value to the low tire pressure warning module in the vehicle. (Approximately
every 60 seconds or if tire pressure changes by one psi or more between transmissions.)
The system operates by monitoring a radio frequency transmission from the sensor/transmitters located in each
wheel. When the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 32 km/h (20 mph), centrifugal force created by the rotating
wheels closes a roll switch inside each sensor/transmitter, powering up the circuitry.
The sensor/transmitters will only send out information when vehicle speed is above 32 km/h (20 mph). To facilitate
transmitting the radio signal to the TPM module, the valve stem acts as the antenna for the tire pressure sensor/
transmitter. When the TPM module senses that pressure is below one of two calibrated thresholds, (low pressure or
critical pressure) the TPM system will set a diagnostic trouble code and indirectly operate the “Low Tire” pressure
indicator lamp and the chime tone through the body control module (BCM).
The tire pressure sensor/transmitter is powered by an internal battery. The battery is not replaceable separately. In
the event of battery failure, the entire tire pressure sensor/transmitter at that wheel will require replacement. To
extend the life of the battery, the sensor/transmitter is not activated until the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately
32 km/h (20 mph) as stated earlier.
Each tire pressure sensor/transmitter has a unique identity code. This will allow the TPM system to indicate to a
technician, through diagnostic trouble codes in the module, which tire of the vehicle has lost air pressure. This code
is also used to identify to a technician which pressure sensor/transmitter has set a diagnostic trouble code. For this
reason, if a tire pressure sensor/transmitter needs to be replaced, the new sensor/transmitter must be programmed
every 60 seconds or if tire pressure changes by one psi or more between transmissions.)
The system operates by monitoring a radio frequency transmission from the sensor/transmitters located in each
wheel. When the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 32 km/h (20 mph), centrifugal force created by the rotating
wheels closes a roll switch inside each sensor/transmitter, powering up the circuitry.
The sensor/transmitters will only send out information when vehicle speed is above 32 km/h (20 mph). To facilitate
transmitting the radio signal to the TPM module, the valve stem acts as the antenna for the tire pressure sensor/
transmitter. When the TPM module senses that pressure is below one of two calibrated thresholds, (low pressure or
critical pressure) the TPM system will set a diagnostic trouble code and indirectly operate the “Low Tire” pressure
indicator lamp and the chime tone through the body control module (BCM).
The tire pressure sensor/transmitter is powered by an internal battery. The battery is not replaceable separately. In
the event of battery failure, the entire tire pressure sensor/transmitter at that wheel will require replacement. To
extend the life of the battery, the sensor/transmitter is not activated until the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately
32 km/h (20 mph) as stated earlier.
Each tire pressure sensor/transmitter has a unique identity code. This will allow the TPM system to indicate to a
technician, through diagnostic trouble codes in the module, which tire of the vehicle has lost air pressure. This code
is also used to identify to a technician which pressure sensor/transmitter has set a diagnostic trouble code. For this
reason, if a tire pressure sensor/transmitter needs to be replaced, the new sensor/transmitter must be programmed
to have its identity code recognized by the receiver.
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Re: TPMS Question
Originally Posted by BlueStorm
the dealer ship told me there are no batteries in the TPMS...who knows the truth?
I'm sorry but that is a funny spelling of dealership. It's kind of like the mother ship(mothership). I think this does apply to many Chrysler employees when talking talking about the crossfire, to them it is alien technology.
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Re: TPMS Question
Originally Posted by apkano
No problem Valk.
I have the electronic version of the service manual, anytime you need a question answered feel free to let me know.
I'd e-mail it to you, but it's a little over 80 meg, just a wee tad too large for any e-mail clients to pass.
I have the electronic version of the service manual, anytime you need a question answered feel free to let me know.
I'd e-mail it to you, but it's a little over 80 meg, just a wee tad too large for any e-mail clients to pass.
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Re: TPMS Question
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
I'll take it on a CD in the mail if ya want.
It's kind of a busy weekend for me, lemme see if I can burn it for ya and get it in the mail.
I'm pretty sure I have your Address, if not I know how I can get a hold of you!
Even if you are FP's "friend"! ..................(see the XFI thread! LMFAO!)
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Re: TPMS Question
Originally Posted by apkano
It's kind of a busy weekend for me, lemme see if I can burn it for ya and get it in the mail.
I'm pretty sure I have your Address, if not I know how I can get a hold of you!
Even if you are FP's "friend"! ..................(see the XFI thread! LMFAO!)
I'm pretty sure I have your Address, if not I know how I can get a hold of you!
Even if you are FP's "friend"! ..................(see the XFI thread! LMFAO!)
Saw the XFI thread....quite amusing
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Re: TPMS Question
Originally Posted by VALKRYDERGUY
No rush "my friend"
Saw the XFI thread....quite amusing
Saw the XFI thread....quite amusing
I suppose it's even funnier if you know the history behind it........like you do!
There's probably a whole Sh*tload of people looking at it scratching their head going.....WTF?????!
LOL
When I get home I'll see what I can do about a cd for 'ya....Maybe even throw in a few specs I've found if the 'ol cd burner still works. (driver problems the last time I tried to use it).
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Re: TPMS Question
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...batteries.html
^^^ I know the batteries aren't replaceable but what about using that method?
^^^ I know the batteries aren't replaceable but what about using that method?
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