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2012 2SS · 09-22-2012, 12:20 PM

OK I posted somewhere in this forum that my TPMS light is coming on at random times. I took it to my dealership where I bought my 2012 2SS camaro (800 Miles) and they checked all my wheel sensors and said they were all good and told me because I have had a aftermarket alarm system 5901 with remote start put in + I changed out the head deck with a scosche kit and a Pioneer Double Din 8400BH unit that my car is not covered under my warranty. I know the TPMS light wasn't coming on before I brought it to the Alarm store place. Does any body know why this light would come on do to the mods and what would cause this??? I appreciate all of your help on this. Thanks for all info.

Mr_Draco · 09-22-2012, 12:54 PM

Go to another dealer.

Also can you describe what the light is doing?

If it is staying on then it's saying you have a low tire. My sensors constantly read 4-5 psi low so I mostly ignore when it comes on. You could try a sensor relearn to help fix this issue or put 2-3 psi in your tires. When I increased my pressure to 36 psi my light stopped coming on.

If the light flashes for a minute then stays on for a few and constantly repeats this cycle (flashes, stays on, flashes, stays on, etc) then you have a bad sensor.

2012 2SS · 09-22-2012, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr_Draco

Go to another dealer.

Also can you describe what the light is doing?

If the light flashes for a minute then stays on for a few and constantly repeats this cycle (flashes, stays on, flashes, stays on, etc) then you have a bad sensor.

It is comes on and flashes for a minute and stays on... The pressure its all above 36psi... The dealership said they tested all the sensors and there good. Can me changing out the stuff I did effect the TPMS???

Mr_Draco · 09-22-2012, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012 2SS

It is comes on and flashes for a minute and stays on... The pressure its all above 36psi... The dealership said they tested all the sensors and there good. Can me changing out the stuff I did effect the TPMS???

Then you have an issue with the sensors. Since it is an intermittent issue it will be hard for the dealer to catch which one it is at the time it is acting up. So it might have an issue on the road but may be good when you get to the dealer.

As inaccurate as the sensors are anyway, I just use them as a early warning system to catch any problems before they get worse. As intermittent as the issue is, you could wait until the problem becomes a steady one and a surefire chance for the dealer to find the bad sensor. However it's your decision on try to find it now or wait.

Did any of the things you did involve removing the wheels, taking the tires off of the rims, and do something with the sensors? No you might say, well then you just answered your own question. Go to a different dealer that actually wants your business instead of giving you the run around.

2012 2SS · 09-22-2012, 02:00 PM

OK I will do that but the dealership said that if the wires were spliced into and I was thinking what does the TPMS have anything to do with putting in a alarm system :(

Mr_Draco · 09-22-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012 2SS

OK I will do that but the dealership said that if the wires were spliced into and I was thinking what does the TPMS have anything to do with putting in a alarm system :(

Please ask them to remove one of the tires and bring it to you then ask what wire is running from the wheel sensor in that tire to the BCM that you could possibly splice into unless they are referring to the magical, invisible wire made out of Unobtainium and insulated in Unicorn hair and come back here and report cause I would love to hear what they say.

2012 2SS · 09-22-2012, 02:21 PM

LMAO!!!! OK I will. Let you know what there reply is Monday

Thanx Mr_Draco

monSSter · 09-25-2012, 02:26 AM

Do you have an aftermarket radio?

2012 2SS · 09-25-2012, 10:14 AM

Yesss Double din Pioneer AVH-p98400BH... I had it installed with a 5901 Clifford alarm system

monSSter · 09-25-2012, 02:23 PM

Some of the scosche kits have been know to throw tpms lights and cause issue with the distance in which u can remote start. Personally mine fine. But I've read threads on here regarding the issue. You may want to call scosche( or metra) and see if they can offer any Insight. Hope this helps

Sikoriko · 09-25-2012, 03:47 PM

If you have onstar you'll get these nasty messages about your sensors.

Rizzo · 09-26-2012, 09:38 AM

Hi Guys,

This is a known issue with Scosche. Please reference this thread:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5619150

09-22-2012, 12:20 PM	#1
2012 2SS I wanna go fast "mama" Drives: 2012 2 SS Camaro Black Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 33 View My Garage	TPMS LIGHT IS COMING ON!!! OK I posted somewhere in this forum that my TPMS light is coming on at random times. I took it to my dealership where I bought my 2012 2SS camaro (800 Miles) and they checked all my wheel sensors and said they were all good and told me because I have had a aftermarket alarm system 5901 with remote start put in + I changed out the head deck with a scosche kit and a Pioneer Double Din 8400BH unit that my car is not covered under my warranty. I know the TPMS light wasn't coming on before I brought it to the Alarm store place. Does any body know why this light would come on do to the mods and what would cause this??? I appreciate all of your help on this. Thanks for all info.

09-25-2012, 02:26 AM	#8
monSSter Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BOYNTON BEACH,FL Posts: 329 View My Garage	Do you have an aftermarket radio? __________________

09-25-2012, 02:23 PM	#10
monSSter Drives: 2017 SS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: BOYNTON BEACH,FL Posts: 329 View My Garage	Some of the scosche kits have been know to throw tpms lights and cause issue with the distance in which u can remote start. Personally mine fine. But I've read threads on here regarding the issue. You may want to call scosche( or metra) and see if they can offer any Insight. Hope this helps __________________

09-26-2012, 09:38 AM	#12
Rizzo Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL-1 SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 454 View My Garage	Hi Guys, This is a known issue with Scosche. Please reference this thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=5619150 __________________ =================================================

09-22-2012, 12:54 PM	#2
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,344	Go to another dealer. Also can you describe what the light is doing? If it is staying on then it's saying you have a low tire. My sensors constantly read 4-5 psi low so I mostly ignore when it comes on. You could try a sensor relearn to help fix this issue or put 2-3 psi in your tires. When I increased my pressure to 36 psi my light stopped coming on. If the light flashes for a minute then stays on for a few and constantly repeats this cycle (flashes, stays on, flashes, stays on, etc) then you have a bad sensor.

09-22-2012, 02:00 PM	#5
2012 2SS I wanna go fast "mama" Drives: 2012 2 SS Camaro Black Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 33 View My Garage	OK I will do that but the dealership said that if the wires were spliced into and I was thinking what does the TPMS have anything to do with putting in a alarm system :(

09-22-2012, 02:21 PM	#7
2012 2SS I wanna go fast "mama" Drives: 2012 2 SS Camaro Black Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 33 View My Garage	LMAO!!!! OK I will. Let you know what there reply is Monday Thanx Mr_Draco

09-25-2012, 10:14 AM	#9
2012 2SS I wanna go fast "mama" Drives: 2012 2 SS Camaro Black Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Apple Valley, Ca Posts: 33 View My Garage	Yesss Double din Pioneer AVH-p98400BH... I had it installed with a 5901 Clifford alarm system

09-25-2012, 03:47 PM	#11
Sikoriko Drives: 2011 V6 IOM Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,385 View My Garage	If you have onstar you'll get these nasty messages about your sensors.