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Edzo · 06-29-2015, 11:17 PM

I know I've read and commented on other threads about this, but now it's getting ridiculous. My "service TPMS" used to come on occasionally. One or more tires would read offline as far as pressure goes. No rhyme or reason to which tire goes out. Eventually, it would come back online and light would go off. Now, literally, it comes on EVERY DAY! It's not a big deal but a car with 10,000 miles should not be showing an idiot light. Pressure is normal in all four tires. Anyone else have this problem? Is it a problem in all four sensors or the computer? Bugging the Sh#T out of me now! Sorry for the long post. Any responses appreciated.

JCunningham · 06-30-2015, 12:35 AM

its still under warranty and they have to fix that. its required that it works.

benji276289 · 06-30-2015, 04:58 AM

Just wondering. Do you have an after market radio? Schoshe units have been known to interfere with the TPMS sensors. I had this problem then went back to Mylink and the problem went away.

NYCamOwner · 06-30-2015, 05:29 AM

I was going to ask the same thing, any mods to the car? If not, definitely a warranty fix.

Edzo · 07-05-2015, 07:21 PM

Stock radio. The only thing I've added is the gauge cluster.

Hippy · 07-05-2015, 09:27 PM

Same on my 13. I'm having 2 left ones changed.
Seems the battery is failing.
They intermittently dissappear and come back after driving.

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Camarotobeornottobe · 07-05-2015, 10:26 PM

I had an intermittent problem with one sensor. Dealer replaced but the problem came back.

If you do a search, you'll find many possibilities:

1) RKE: this receives the signals from the TPMS sensors as well as the keyless entry and remote start. In earlier models, it was under the dash unless you had remote start - in which case it was on the windshield next to the rear view mirror. For cars without remote start that were having TPMS problems, GM offered a kit that moved it to the windshield (for better reception). At some point, it got moved there for all Camaros from the factory. I know this is the case for 2014 models, just not sure about 2013.

2) BCM: this gets the signal info from the RKE. Have read where replacement fixed the TPMS problem, but this is more of a nuclear option.

3) LEDs: read where various types of cars had TPMS problems with aftermarket LEDs, particularly the cheap eBay variety. Something coming from the light interferes with the sensor signal from the tires to the RKE.

4) EZPass: some claim that the passes, particularly when hung close to the RKE, can interfere with the RKE's reception of the TPMS signals. Others claim that the EZpass is dormant until you approach the tolls, making this theory erroneous.

When changing the sensor on the tire did not work for me, the dealer changed out my RKE that was already located on the windshield. At the same time, I removed my EZPass, as well as my license plate LEDs.

One of those three actions fixed my problem.

06-29-2015, 11:17 PM	#1
Edzo Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 63 Impala Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 355	TPMS Offline I know I've read and commented on other threads about this, but now it's getting ridiculous. My "service TPMS" used to come on occasionally. One or more tires would read offline as far as pressure goes. No rhyme or reason to which tire goes out. Eventually, it would come back online and light would go off. Now, literally, it comes on EVERY DAY! It's not a big deal but a car with 10,000 miles should not be showing an idiot light. Pressure is normal in all four tires. Anyone else have this problem? Is it a problem in all four sensors or the computer? Bugging the Sh#T out of me now! Sorry for the long post. Any responses appreciated.

06-30-2015, 12:35 AM	#2
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	its still under warranty and they have to fix that. its required that it works. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

06-30-2015, 05:29 AM	#4
NYCamOwner "Katy" Drives: 2014 2LT A6 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western New York Posts: 1,076 View My Garage	I was going to ask the same thing, any mods to the car? If not, definitely a warranty fix. __________________ 2014 Black 2LT Convertible Elite Engineering Catch Can, Vitesse Throttle Controller, CAI Cold Air Intake Possible next mods: Throttle Body Exhaust Upstate C5 Member No, that is not me in the avatar..... I just love hot girls and hot cars.... or hot girls IN hot cars....

07-05-2015, 09:27 PM	#6
Hippy Hotwheels Drives: Hotwheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: New Jersey Posts: 382 View My Garage	Same on my 13. I'm having 2 left ones changed. Seems the battery is failing. They intermittently dissappear and come back after driving. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk __________________ Parts for Sale 2013 2SS Hot Wheels Edition 734 of 1524

06-30-2015, 04:58 AM	#3
benji276289 Drives: 2021 Camaro 2SS1LE, 6 spd.man., Ora Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Roanoke County, Va. Posts: 1,154	Just wondering. Do you have an after market radio? Schoshe units have been known to interfere with the TPMS sensors. I had this problem then went back to Mylink and the problem went away.

07-05-2015, 07:21 PM	#5
Edzo Drives: 2013 Camaro SS and 63 Impala Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 355	Stock radio. The only thing I've added is the gauge cluster.

07-05-2015, 10:26 PM	#7
Camarotobeornottobe Drives: 1LE Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: East Coast Man Posts: 550	I had an intermittent problem with one sensor. Dealer replaced but the problem came back. If you do a search, you'll find many possibilities: 1) RKE: this receives the signals from the TPMS sensors as well as the keyless entry and remote start. In earlier models, it was under the dash unless you had remote start - in which case it was on the windshield next to the rear view mirror. For cars without remote start that were having TPMS problems, GM offered a kit that moved it to the windshield (for better reception). At some point, it got moved there for all Camaros from the factory. I know this is the case for 2014 models, just not sure about 2013. 2) BCM: this gets the signal info from the RKE. Have read where replacement fixed the TPMS problem, but this is more of a nuclear option. 3) LEDs: read where various types of cars had TPMS problems with aftermarket LEDs, particularly the cheap eBay variety. Something coming from the light interferes with the sensor signal from the tires to the RKE. 4) EZPass: some claim that the passes, particularly when hung close to the RKE, can interfere with the RKE's reception of the TPMS signals. Others claim that the EZpass is dormant until you approach the tolls, making this theory erroneous. When changing the sensor on the tire did not work for me, the dealer changed out my RKE that was already located on the windshield. At the same time, I removed my EZPass, as well as my license plate LEDs. One of those three actions fixed my problem.