DIC Video - Digital Informtion Center

[CamaroSSforme]

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

LOL I hope that was SARCASM LOL ^^

[ArcAngel]

good looks

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by ArcAngel

it only knows the pressure of the specs on the tires its calibrated too. When my brother put 19 on his cobalt it couldnt read the pressure right

Ok here is why they do not read right, it is not the diameter of the wheel or the tire size it'self. the TPS sensor has to be as close to the centerline of the wheel as it can be, it is desidgned to fit a particular wheel width not diameter. so if you change tires to a wider tire say a 40 series instead of a 50 series but keep the same rims you are fine, but if you go from 7.5" wide rims to 8" wide rims it will not read correctly and you need to purchase the correct TPS for that width rim...

[VJCamaro]

Originally Posted by Ad Wizard

How does the tire pressure sensor thingy work? If we go to an aftermarket rim, will it work the same?

FYI - the stock tires come with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) in the tire. This RFID chip in the tire talks to a receiver on the car and relays the pressure to the DIC. If you rotate your tires you will have to reset them, which is explained in the manual.

I would like to think if you were to get different tires and rims, that there might be an option to purchase these RFID chips to insert in the new tire. I guess only time will tell.

[1_2Many]

My current car has TPS and I put aftermarket 18" wheels (came with 16") and I was able to transfer the sensors to the new wheels no problemo. In fact I use it everyday because I have a screw in my tire that I still haven't got around to plug.

[Bell040]

"No route planned" ... Is this for On-Star directions?

"Fuel range = 294 miles", Tank is full... Can we expect 300 miles per tank for the V6? What about the V8?

"Odometer = 9377 miles, Oil Life = 20% " Has the oil been changed before? If not, Mobil One is good stuff!!!

[Justin]

Originally Posted by FenwickHockey65

That thing read 27.5 MPG the second time.

Damn. That's amazing.

I wish there was an instantaneous fuel economy readout though. Everyone who has a G8 likes playing with that.

Yeah, I actually love the instant fuel economy personally. If I'm trying to squeeze every last MPG out I can kinda find that optimal point for economy. (Usually needed when I'm lost in the middle of nowhere).

[VJCamaro]

Originally Posted by 1_2Many

My current car has TPS and I put aftermarket 18" wheels (came with 16") and I was able to transfer the sensors to the new wheels no problemo. In fact I use it everyday because I have a screw in my tire that I still haven't got around to plug.

Thanks! I was wondering about this. This helps.

[Asterion]

Originally Posted by Bell040

"No route planned" ... Is this for On-Star directions?

"Fuel range = 294 miles", Tank is full... Can we expect 300 miles per tank for the V6? What about the V8?

"Odometer = 9377 miles, Oil Life = 20% " Has the oil been changed before? If not, Mobil One is good stuff!!!

Taking into account the tank size as indicated in the cam' specs and the average fuel consumption, I think you should expect something like 500 miles autonomy per tank for the V6.

And if we take into account what Chevy says about the V8, you should expect 400-430 miles per tank for this engine.

But my math's could be wrong, we don't calculate autonomy in France as you do in the US (metric system and other stuff like that). I do think our way is simplier, but guess it's just a question of habits.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by VJCamaro

FYI - the stock tires come with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) in the tire. This RFID chip in the tire talks to a receiver on the car and relays the pressure to the DIC. If you rotate your tires you will have to reset them, which is explained in the manual.

I would like to think if you were to get different tires and rims, that there might be an option to purchase these RFID chips to insert in the new tire. I guess only time will tell.

??? Where did you come up with that????
You are joking aren't you?
GM uses tire pressure sensors that are built onto the inside of the valve stem. You can transfer them to new Rims but you need to make sure they are located the same distance from the center point of the rim as the ones they came out of.
Then you can either make sure the correct TPS goes back into the same postition as they came off or your can reset them as you said. but they are not "Chips in the tires"

http://www.etools.org/files/public/T...te_from_GM.pdf
By the way most Rim Manufacturers offer a set of new TPS sensors that are compatable to your make car. all you need to do is ask them about it.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Originally Posted by Skyman 08

??? Where did you come up with that????
You are joking aren't you?
GM uses tire pressure sensors that are built onto the inside of the valve stem.

You're both saying the same thing...sorta. He's correct about all except the location of the sensors. Like you said, they're not in the tire -- they're in the valve stem. Those sensors you're speaking about in the valve stems are the RFID 'tags' VJCamaro is talking about. Ever wonder why there were never any batteries to change in those sensors?

The rfid is manipulated by the tire pressure. So when the car sends out a signal to the tires, those rfid chips' return signal is based on how the pressures have manipulated them. Being a techy-geek, I think it's pretty neat!

[Inspector 17]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

You're both saying the same thing...sorta. He's correct about all except the location of the sensors. Like you said, they're not in the tire -- they're in the valve stem. Those sensors you're speaking about in the valve stems are the RFID 'tags' VJCamaro is talking about. Ever wonder why there were never any batteries to change in those sensors?

The rfid is manipulated by the tire pressure. So when the car sends out a signal to the tires, those rfid chips' return signal is based on how the pressures have manipulated them. Being a techy-geek, I think it's pretty neat!

Yeah, technically the valve stem is INSIDE of the tire.

This site has some good info about TPMS http://www.aa1car.com/library/tire_monitors.htm.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Dragoneye

You're both saying the same thing...sorta. He's correct about all except the location of the sensors. Like you said, they're not in the tire -- they're in the valve stem. Those sensors you're speaking about in the valve stems are the RFID 'tags' VJCamaro is talking about. Ever wonder why there were never any batteries to change in those sensors?

The rfid is manipulated by the tire pressure. So when the car sends out a signal to the tires, those rfid chips' return signal is based on how the pressures have manipulated them. Being a techy-geek, I think it's pretty neat!

Uh the GM sensors DO have batteries, all GM uses now are direct tire pressure sensors, they do not use the indirect ones that do not require batteries... they are sealed inside and not replaceable... they will run down and the entire sensor will have to be replaced...

As for the direct TPMS systems, they have their own technical issues as well. One is battery life. The pressure sensor inside each wheel contains a small battery to power the sensor and transponder. Most are long-life lithium batteries that may last from five to 10 years. Eventually, though, the batteries will go dead. On the Corvette and Cadillac applications, the battery can't be replaced separately so the sensor/transponder must be replaced as a unit. If a battery has died, it's probably a good idea to replace all the TPMS transponders if the vehicle is more than six years old.

[Mr. Wyndham]

Okay. You got me, and I submit -- my info was seriously flawed. I apologize....gonna have to revisit that whole topic, now......