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MacTruck · 04-20-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by skuttduck

It is about 10 - 15 seconds per tire.

That is alot of air.

So let me get this straight. There are 2 ways to program them? One is to use the scan tool, the other is to let air out of the tires?

ssump29 · 04-20-2010, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by MacTruck

Yeah. Think I did.

I guess what had me believe that is that I had the wheels on before and it didn't do this. Weird.

Yeah it wouldn't since they were already set from the manufacture already.

Wow you really next time need to do research before screaming someone is robbing you. Geezzz talk about crying wolf.

Russell James · 04-20-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MacTruck

No I didn't. Have to wait to get home then I guess. Don't want to let the air out and be low driving home. How much air do you have to let out?

SO are you saying I can do all this myself and don't need to take it to the dealer for programming? They want $60. Also, from what I've done so far, are we sure the sensors are in there?

You can do it all yourself. You have to follow the steps in the owner's manual. And you will need air nearby to re-air up the tires.

The process has you release air for 10 seconds and then wait up to approx 30 seconds for a horn beep. If the horn beeps within 30 seconds after a 10 second air release, the system recognized the position of that sensor.

$60 is criminal for something you can do yourself at the valve stem. But that's why they call them stealerships.

RedJewel2SS · 04-20-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MacTruck

That is alot of air.

So let me get this straight. There are 2 ways to program them? One is to use the scan tool, the other is to let air out of the tires?

yep, if you don't wanna wait, use the compressor in your trunk. after they are relearned of course

be careful, i blew the power outlet fuses when i tried using it to air up my tires! and that was probably because the car was off in the on position with the radio on so the battery was being drained

christianmotox · 04-20-2010, 02:29 PM

yes, there is a TPMS scan tool from the dealer, and the manual way which is always free
i just saw that on the manual page 292 or section 9-60.

MacTruck · 04-20-2010, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssump29

Yeah it wouldn't since they were already set from the manufacture already.

Wow you really next time need to do research before screaming someone is robbing you. Geezzz talk about crying wolf.

Please read. I bought these wheels separate. I had them on the camaro before and not problem. They did not come with the car. The original wheels are polished.

You would cry too if your dealer sold you a wrecked camaro first. That dealer is highly suspect man.

MacTruck · 04-20-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by christianmotox

yes, there is a TPMS scan tool from the dealer, and the manual way which is always free
i just saw that on the manual page 292 or section 9-60.

Awesome! Thanks for all your help fellas. I will do the manual way when I get the car in my garage.

Teddydog · 04-20-2010, 03:51 PM

I didn't see it mentioned before, but you only have I think 5 minutes to complete the procedure for all 4 tires before the sysems gives up waiting for you. It really doesn't take very long at all. I still need to do it since rotating my tires, but I have already done it once before. Easy.

Rob

guiLT · 04-20-2010, 04:02 PM

Take 'em out back and SHOOT EM. haha. jk.

MacTruck · 04-20-2010, 04:24 PM

Oh boy am I embarrassed now. It worked. Let the air out of each tire, heard a honk. Everything is fine now. Thanks again.

Michael_Js · 04-20-2010, 04:26 PM

Uh oh...now go an apologize to the dealer!!

MacTruck · 04-20-2010, 04:44 PM

The dealer is an idiot. I called 3 dealers. Talked to the service depts all said I need to bring the car in and pay from $60 to $80 to get the sensors programmed. They could have told me how to do it myself.

buzzy56 · 04-20-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MacTruck

Oh boy am I embarrassed now. It worked. Let the air out of each tire, heard a honk. Everything is fine now. Thanks again.

This was definitely a learning experience.Just shows that we do not think clearly in the heat of the moment.But if we had experienced what he had , we would be HIGHLY suspicious of additional actions on the dealers part.To bad that dealers will stoop this low in these economic times when their survival is so dependent on customer satisfaction.Oh well good outcome.Glad you resolved your issues.Great help and support from the forum as always!

wylde1 · 04-20-2010, 04:53 PM

they stole your Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor sensors?

just get some money out of the Automated Banking Machine Machine...

haha sorry couldn't resist

04-20-2010, 04:02 PM	#37
guiLT Tampa Gulf Coast Family Drives: 2001 Maxima Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,585 View My Garage	Take 'em out back and SHOOT EM. haha. jk. __________________

04-20-2010, 04:24 PM	#38
MacTruck Drives: Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 318	Oh boy am I embarrassed now. It worked. Let the air out of each tire, heard a honk. Everything is fine now. Thanks again. __________________ Soon - Camaro Black 1SS/RS Convertible Piece of Crap Toyota Tundra 4x4 CREWMAX SR5 5.7L Yeah, I'm 7yrs old

04-20-2010, 04:26 PM	#39
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	Uh oh...now go an apologize to the dealer!! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

04-20-2010, 04:44 PM	#40
MacTruck Drives: Camaro RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 318	The dealer is an idiot. I called 3 dealers. Talked to the service depts all said I need to bring the car in and pay from $60 to $80 to get the sensors programmed. They could have told me how to do it myself. __________________ Soon - Camaro Black 1SS/RS Convertible Piece of Crap Toyota Tundra 4x4 CREWMAX SR5 5.7L Yeah, I'm 7yrs old

04-20-2010, 04:53 PM	#42
wylde1 I am the Stig Drives: Black w/ IOM stripe 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Posts: 1,312	they stole your Tire Pressure Monitor Sensor sensors? just get some money out of the Automated Banking Machine Machine... haha sorry couldn't resist __________________ 2010 Camaro - 1SS, Black w/ Orange stripes

04-20-2010, 02:29 PM	#33
christianmotox Drives: ( . )( . ) Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,827	yes, there is a TPMS scan tool from the dealer, and the manual way which is always free i just saw that on the manual page 292 or section 9-60.

04-20-2010, 03:51 PM	#36
Teddydog Drives: 21 LT1 RS M6 in SSM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dupont, WA Posts: 453	I didn't see it mentioned before, but you only have I think 5 minutes to complete the procedure for all 4 tires before the sysems gives up waiting for you. It really doesn't take very long at all. I still need to do it since rotating my tires, but I have already done it once before. Easy. Rob

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