TPMS relearn tool

[pyledrivr]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint135

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).

The manuals have changed but you can still do the relearn method yourself. I have a 2011 and I changed my wheels out the other day. I had to add air and then let air out for it to work.

[Rogan]

OK i'M LOST.

I have 2010 model and literally this past Thursday I got "!" and it was for low tire pressure. It happened a few minutes after running over something. While driving I tried reset, but nothing happened. However after turning off the car then back on I saw the option came up for me to have it relearn.

I find it weird that you have to get a relearn tool.

Some please educate my ignorance.

[ckaram]

You don't need a relearn tool if you have a 2010 or apparently "early" 2011's.

Just pull the manual and follow the relearn directions. If you have a later 2011, that's when you need the relearn tool.

[Rogan]

Originally Posted by ckaram

You don't need a relearn tool if you have a 2010 or apparently "early" 2011's.

Just pull the manual and follow the relearn directions. If you have a later 2011, that's when you need the relearn tool.

OK.... So they went backwards on that on the 2011 late models. Now I've been schooled.

Anyone know why this move was done?

[ckaram]

Hey Rogan, check out this thread. Gives you some background.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=tpms+relearn

BTW, I respectfully admire the "pose" of the gal in your avatar....wifey? Either way...NICE

[Baldman]

Originally Posted by ckaram

Hey Rogan, check out this thread. Gives you some background.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=tpms+relearn

BTW, I respectfully admire the "pose" of the gal in your avatar....wifey? Either way...NICE

From the thread it looks like the dealer has to do the relearn on the tires. Just another way to charge you to do something you could do for free. Nice find by the way.

[ckaram]

Since I was about due for an oil change, I bailed on the winter wheel swap and had the dealer do it. They charged me $20 to put the winter wheels/tires on my SS.

So I suppose their "trick" worked Of course, the install included the TPMS relearn. So at $60 for the tool to do it myself it would take me 3 swaps to break even on my investment. Since I'm way past doing my own oil changes, having someone else do the wheel swap while the oil gets fresh works for me.

[Ozzie RS]

My 2011 built in June says in the manual Section 10 page 64-65 Step 5, Place the relearn tool against the tire sidewall...... that sucks. I just did my 2010 Silverado last week changing the air for nitrogen. This is really backwards. I still might as well try using the method for my truck on the Camaro and see if it takes.

[Rogan]

Originally Posted by ckaram

Hey Rogan, check out this thread. Gives you some background.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...t=tpms+relearn

BTW, I respectfully admire the "pose" of the gal in your avatar....wifey? Either way...NICE

It's the wife. Thanks.

[Flashpoint135]

Originally Posted by ckaram

Since I was about due for an oil change, I bailed on the winter wheel swap and had the dealer do it... .

So did you manage to fit all four extra wheels and tires into the Camaro to get them to and from the dealer? I'd consider doing what you did, but I don't want to have to bring another vehicle as the mule to bring the other wheels & tires.

I'll probably still end up buying the tool, a relative just bought a Cruze and they have the same issue with relearning TPMS - so it will get used twice a year by each of us.

[ckaram]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint135

So did you manage to fit all four extra wheels and tires into the Camaro to get them to and from the dealer? I'd consider doing what you did, but I don't want to have to bring another vehicle as the mule to bring the other wheels & tires.

I'll probably still end up buying the tool, a relative just bought a Cruze and they have the same issue with relearning TPMS - so it will get used twice a year by each of us.

Mule vehicle is the only way...Threw 'em all in the Pilot, drove to dealer, dropped off wheels, drove back home, grabbed the SS, back to dealer. Chilled. Hassle, but I kinda enjoy running around doing car-stuff early on Saturdays.

But get this, I make sure I ask the dealer about the relearn, and they say they took care of it...so I thought...Second time I took the vehicle out after the change I get the "service TPMS error". So I'm guessing they didn't do the relearn correctly. Now I wish I had the stupid relearn tool so I could fix it myself. Hassle to head back to the dealer for a 2 minute fix during a work day...

So I'm going 180 and recommending that any late model year 11's and beyond get the relearn tool and take care of it yourself. Sonofabitch!

[Dogditcher]

Used the relearn tool today-worked perfect

[Flashpoint135]

Thanks everyone - I ordered the tool. Should be putting the snow tires / wheels on Sunday.

[justa25thTA]

the old procedure works fine on my 2011