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SeGoushi · 02-10-2013, 09:58 AM

Just got a new set of wheels, went to dealership, they took the tpms from my old rims and put on my new ones. All the tpms were working fine on old wheels, but they told me one of the tpms can't read on the new wheels. Do u think they damaged it? And after the work, I can feel vibration from my steering wheel, as the dealership told me, they should have done the balancing for my car. What's ur advice? Thanks guys, need some suggestion, will go back to dealership tomorrow.

babytiger · 02-10-2013, 10:10 AM

As I understand it, TPMS aren't wheel specific. They are vehicle specific. Especially if 3 of them still work. They most likely damaged one. Proving it at this point may be difficult.
The vibration is definitely a wheel balance issue.

SeGoushi · 02-10-2013, 10:17 AM

Thanks, I will go to dealship again. And other than road force balancing, what ar else?

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Originally Posted by babytiger

As I understand it, TPMS aren't wheel specific. They are vehicle specific. Especially if 3 of them still work. They most likely damaged one. Proving it at this point may be difficult.
The vibration is definitely a wheel balance issue.

babytiger · 02-10-2013, 10:23 AM

Not sure about road force balancing. If it's one of the front sensors not working it could have broke inside the wheel.

willhe64 · 02-10-2013, 10:31 AM

They damaged it.
Won't read on the new wheels? Geez this chaffs me. They'll say anything to get out of fixing their shoddy work.

SeGoushi · 02-10-2013, 10:44 AM

yeah, i agree. im thinking how to get my money back from them..lol they are GM certified dealer, thought they would take care of my car..

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Originally Posted by willhe64

They damaged it.
Won't read on the new wheels? Geez this chaffs me. They'll say anything to get out of fixing their shoddy work.

oldfriend · 02-10-2013, 10:52 AM

Simple , when you took the car in , all the systems were in good working order , they did the work that you requested and paid for
In the processe of doing the job they damage something , so there is only one way to make it good again , fix it at no cost to you ( the customer ) .
Ask them if the money you paid to do the work was in good ( working condition ) before and after they put their hands on it .

See how simple it is ?

willhe64 · 02-10-2013, 10:53 AM

You won't get any money from them. Just take it back and tell them to replace the tpms and balance them properly.
If they even start to give you the runaround, choke a few of them.

oldfriend · 02-10-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by willhe64

You won't get any money from them. Just take it back and tell them to replace the tpms and balance them properly.
If they even start to give you the runaround, choke a few of them.

Com on now , should start with one at the time .!

SeGoushi · 02-10-2013, 12:31 PM

i was at home, they called me one of my tpms not work. and they will replace a new one for 70 bucks. i paid but now thinking that's not reasonable...lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldfriend

Simple , when you took the car in , all the systems were in good working order , they did the work that you requested and paid for
In the processe of doing the job they damage something , so there is only one way to make it good again , fix it at no cost to you ( the customer ) .
Ask them if the money you paid to do the work was in good ( working condition ) before and after they put their hands on it .

See how simple it is ?

SeGoushi · 02-10-2013, 12:32 PM

i have paid for the new tpms.. wanna try to get refund anyway...and will ask them to balance my wheels as well.. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by willhe64

You won't get any money from them. Just take it back and tell them to replace the tpms and balance them properly.
If they even start to give you the runaround, choke a few of them.

firestone_ss · 02-10-2013, 12:43 PM

anytime tpms sensor is rotated or moved wheel to wheel just have the system relearned,takes like 3 minutes with proper tools and you will know if one was damaged during mounting.We relearn after every rotation and tire mount.

nikos30 · 02-10-2013, 02:34 PM

How much was it to get the new wheels mounted and balanced all together anyway?

SeGoushi · 02-10-2013, 04:35 PM

50 for this, another 70 for the sensor.

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Originally Posted by nikos30

How much was it to get the new wheels mounted and balanced all together anyway?

02-10-2013, 09:58 AM	#1
SeGoushi Drives: 2012 Camaro LS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas Posts: 37	Need help, just changed wheels Just got a new set of wheels, went to dealership, they took the tpms from my old rims and put on my new ones. All the tpms were working fine on old wheels, but they told me one of the tpms can't read on the new wheels. Do u think they damaged it? And after the work, I can feel vibration from my steering wheel, as the dealership told me, they should have done the balancing for my car. What's ur advice? Thanks guys, need some suggestion, will go back to dealership tomorrow.

02-10-2013, 10:31 AM	#5
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	They damaged it. Won't read on the new wheels? Geez this chaffs me. They'll say anything to get out of fixing their shoddy work. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

02-10-2013, 10:53 AM	#8
willhe64 Drives: 2012 45th Vert, 2011 4x4, 9sec Vega Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 2,188	You won't get any money from them. Just take it back and tell them to replace the tpms and balance them properly. If they even start to give you the runaround, choke a few of them. __________________ I feel it only fair to warn you, I have a black belt in CAPS LOCK.

02-10-2013, 02:34 PM	#13
nikos30 HT5 EastSide Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ/PA Posts: 1,596 View My Garage	How much was it to get the new wheels mounted and balanced all together anyway? __________________

02-10-2013, 10:10 AM	#2
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	As I understand it, TPMS aren't wheel specific. They are vehicle specific. Especially if 3 of them still work. They most likely damaged one. Proving it at this point may be difficult. The vibration is definitely a wheel balance issue.

02-10-2013, 10:23 AM	#4
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	Not sure about road force balancing. If it's one of the front sensors not working it could have broke inside the wheel.

02-10-2013, 10:52 AM	#7
oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Simple , when you took the car in , all the systems were in good working order , they did the work that you requested and paid for In the processe of doing the job they damage something , so there is only one way to make it good again , fix it at no cost to you ( the customer ) . Ask them if the money you paid to do the work was in good ( working condition ) before and after they put their hands on it . See how simple it is ?

02-10-2013, 12:43 PM	#12
firestone_ss Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 779	anytime tpms sensor is rotated or moved wheel to wheel just have the system relearned,takes like 3 minutes with proper tools and you will know if one was damaged during mounting.We relearn after every rotation and tire mount.