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Flashpoint135 · 10-28-2011, 04:13 PM

Has anyone actually used a TPMS relearn tool, where did you get it and how much was it?

I've searched this site and the internet. I know the older cars you could "relearn" by dropping tire pressures, but that does not work on the newer cars. I know there is supposed to be a GM tool for $40 - $60 for this, sometimes called out by part # EL-50448, but that part doesn't seem to exist within GM. If you search online it will show an aftermarket tool, but I want to know if anyone has actually used one successfully. The dealer claims there isn't anything they can sell me, obviously they have their own tools to do it, but they are expensive and not GM products.

I know the dealer will do it for me for free, but I'd like to at least be able to change my tires myself without a trip to the dealer - even just for the 2 minutes to reset TPMS.

SO - have any of you done it with a tool and not the tire pressure method?

Dogditcher · 10-28-2011, 04:26 PM

You have to phone in the order

https://gmspecialservicetools.spx.co...s.aspx?id=5677

blazzin1 · 10-28-2011, 04:30 PM

Don't the 2011's have the same "re-sync" procedure in the Owner's Manual as my 2010? Or is it something else you're trying to do here? I guess I'm not understanding. I installed new aftermarket sensors in my wheels and just did the re-sync procedure in the manual, and everything works fine. I didn't need any big fancy electronic gizmo!

Flashpoint135 · 10-28-2011, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazzin1

Don't the 2011's have the same "re-sync" procedure in the Owner's Manual as my 2010? Or is it something else you're trying to do here? I guess I'm not understanding. I installed new aftermarket sensors in my wheels and just did the re-sync procedure in the manual, and everything works fine. I didn't need any big fancy electronic gizmo!

Nope - our manuals have changed. You can look at the 2011 manual on the chevrolet site under the "owners" tab. That part has been changed, and others here have tried the old method - on earlier 2011 cars it worked but not later models. The new re-sync or re-learn process says you must have the tool, but it also says you can get it from the dealer (which I can't).

Flashpoint135 · 10-28-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogditcher

You have to phone in the order

https://gmspecialservicetools.spx.co...s.aspx?id=5677

Thanks - have you used this?

PQ · 10-28-2011, 04:45 PM

Have you tried the tire pressure method?

Why the hell would they change that?

I didn't know they did. Kinda stupid if you ask me...........

camaro1 · 10-28-2011, 05:08 PM

i have that same tool at work and it works fine.

Flashpoint135 · 10-28-2011, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camaro1

i have that same tool at work and it works fine.

Thanks - exactly what I wanted to hear -I'll buy one.

Dogditcher · 10-28-2011, 07:09 PM

Switching to winter wheels this weekend
will know if it works then

Like others have said early 2011's old method works
my car was built in May and manual states relearn tool needed

ckaram · 10-28-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Have you tried the tire pressure method?

Why the hell would they change that?

I didn't know they did. Kinda stupid if you ask me...........

Amen! Just saw this post...Can't believe you need a tool to do this. Why would they change it? On my 2010 LT I did the manual re-learn and never failed me through two winters (so 4 tire changes in 2 years).

Guess I'll have an error message after the winters go on tomorrow...

Flashpoint135 · 10-28-2011, 07:36 PM

My only guesses as to why they would change this:

1) Maybe some corporate lawyer thought there might be some liability from someone running through the reduce pressure process a couple times and then running on soft tires.

2) Somebody decided that some component of the system would be cheaper without this functionality and suggested they would save Y cents times Z units.

At first I thought maybe they just decided to stop publishing the pressure method, but I've seen enough posts and other online comments to believe they did actually change something sometime in 2011. Several people with later 2011's have said they tried and it doesn't work at all. Others in the middle have said the manual didn't show the pressure method but it did work. No info anywhere from GM on the subject (other than the Manuals).

PQ · 10-28-2011, 07:46 PM

Interesting.

I didn't know they changed it. I like it better the old way.

Rogan · 10-28-2011, 09:18 PM

I'm lost - the TPMS is to monitor pressure in your tires? If so can't you just hit the reset button to relearn? I had mind come on yesterday and I saw the option to hit reset to relearn. Worked fine.

Avalnch · 10-28-2011, 10:00 PM

I think the TPMS relearn tool is not needed.

I have two sets of wheels with TPMS and when I swap them out, they seem to automatically relearn each set of TPMS's. Has anyone else experienced this?

Otherwise, it's no problem to air down your tires a bit to do the manual relearn. It only takes a bit of muscle to pump the tires back up with a bicycle pump.

Besides, I find our TPMS's way off in terms of accuracy.

10-28-2011, 04:13 PM	#1
Flashpoint135 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 1,283	TPMS relearn tool Has anyone actually used a TPMS relearn tool, where did you get it and how much was it? I've searched this site and the internet. I know the older cars you could "relearn" by dropping tire pressures, but that does not work on the newer cars. I know there is supposed to be a GM tool for $40 - $60 for this, sometimes called out by part # EL-50448, but that part doesn't seem to exist within GM. If you search online it will show an aftermarket tool, but I want to know if anyone has actually used one successfully. The dealer claims there isn't anything they can sell me, obviously they have their own tools to do it, but they are expensive and not GM products. I know the dealer will do it for me for free, but I'd like to at least be able to change my tires myself without a trip to the dealer - even just for the 2 minutes to reset TPMS. SO - have any of you done it with a tool and not the tire pressure method?

10-28-2011, 04:45 PM	#6
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Have you tried the tire pressure method? Why the hell would they change that? I didn't know they did. Kinda stupid if you ask me........... __________________

10-28-2011, 05:08 PM	#7
camaro1 Drives: 550+RWHP 2010 camaro Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: wisconsin Posts: 1,588	i have that same tool at work and it works fine. __________________ 415ci stroker, TVS 2300 Magnacharger, cnc heads, cam, yank ss3200 converter, Kooks long tubes, Bwoody true cold air kit, ZL1 Pump, magnaflow 3" cat-back, lowering springs,BMR control arms and tie rod bars, 3.73 gears, diff mounts, RX can, ADM fuel controller

10-28-2011, 07:46 PM	#12
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Interesting. I didn't know they changed it. I like it better the old way. __________________

10-28-2011, 09:18 PM	#13
Rogan No Pain No Gain Drives: Yellow 5th Gen 2SS RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: GA Posts: 1,519	I'm lost - the TPMS is to monitor pressure in your tires? If so can't you just hit the reset button to relearn? I had mind come on yesterday and I saw the option to hit reset to relearn. Worked fine. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS/L99 - Headers/CAI/SWAYs/CoilOvers/Tune/Steel Braided Brake Lines/Frozen Slotted Rotors

10-28-2011, 04:26 PM	#2
Dogditcher Drives: 2011-1LT RS COUPE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 30	You have to phone in the order https://gmspecialservicetools.spx.co...s.aspx?id=5677

10-28-2011, 04:30 PM	#3
blazzin1 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS R6P Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: St. Cloud, FL Posts: 4,845 View My Garage	Don't the 2011's have the same "re-sync" procedure in the Owner's Manual as my 2010? Or is it something else you're trying to do here? I guess I'm not understanding. I installed new aftermarket sensors in my wheels and just did the re-sync procedure in the manual, and everything works fine. I didn't need any big fancy electronic gizmo!

10-28-2011, 07:09 PM	#9
Dogditcher Drives: 2011-1LT RS COUPE Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 30	Switching to winter wheels this weekend will know if it works then Like others have said early 2011's old method works my car was built in May and manual states relearn tool needed

10-28-2011, 07:36 PM	#11
Flashpoint135 Drives: 2016 SS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Newark, NY Posts: 1,283	My only guesses as to why they would change this: 1) Maybe some corporate lawyer thought there might be some liability from someone running through the reduce pressure process a couple times and then running on soft tires. 2) Somebody decided that some component of the system would be cheaper without this functionality and suggested they would save Y cents times Z units. At first I thought maybe they just decided to stop publishing the pressure method, but I've seen enough posts and other online comments to believe they did actually change something sometime in 2011. Several people with later 2011's have said they tried and it doesn't work at all. Others in the middle have said the manual didn't show the pressure method but it did work. No info anywhere from GM on the subject (other than the Manuals).

10-28-2011, 10:00 PM	#14
Avalnch Drives: Rally Yellow Camaro+Avalanche Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,110	I think the TPMS relearn tool is not needed. I have two sets of wheels with TPMS and when I swap them out, they seem to automatically relearn each set of TPMS's. Has anyone else experienced this? Otherwise, it's no problem to air down your tires a bit to do the manual relearn. It only takes a bit of muscle to pump the tires back up with a bicycle pump. Besides, I find our TPMS's way off in terms of accuracy. __________________ Vengeance Kaotik Cam, C.A.I., ARH LT, Pypes Cat Back, ZL1 Shifter+2012LS3VERT bushing, Quantum Brake Ducts, JDP Tow Hook Scorch Yellow Trim Kit, Shark Fin, AAC DRLs+ABLs+SMDs, ZTA Rear Spoiler, R.Y. 1LE Splitter. Pfadt coilovers, camber plates, trailing arms, Pegasus Solid Subframe. Pedders ZL1 barz, radius arm & steering rack bushings. BMR adjustable toe-rods. Hotchkis Max Chassis Brace. ZL1 GMPP Driveline Upgrade. TurnOne P/S pump. CTS-V 6 pistons. 447 HP @ 6180 RPM / 418 TQ @ 5100 RPM

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