TPMS relearn tool

[skuttduck]

Originally Posted by Flashpoint135

Thanks for confirming it again anyway. I have the tool now and ran through a relearn with it and it works fine. Hint when you use the tool - hold it against the rubber tire near the valve stem, not the rim itself. At least it worked better for me that way.

I won't bother to beat this subject to death further with all the details, but I did go to GM / Chevy through several different channels and all came back with the "sorry, but you can't do it yourself" answer. None of them added "without buying an aftermarket tool". I don't understand them not giving us an option to do it ourself, and once they made that decision the least they could do would be to mention the possibility of buying a tool elsewhere.

Thank God for this forum! We may have different opinions but we get to the real truth and share it with each other.

I was able to do it myself the old manual way on my dad's 45th anniversary Camaro. Since I had done this process myself on my 2010 it made it easier.

Anyhow, you have to be quick once the car goes into relearn mode. So have all the valve stem caps removed and then use a key or something to let out air on each of the tires (5 seconds) then it will do the honking at the end.

First time through I missed the last tire (drivers rear) but the TPMS values all changed from the summer to the LS all seasons wheels.

It seems that the TPMS window doesn't actually clear the values but it still had the summer value for the last tire, so I did it again this time a lot faster.

Hope that helps. I also think this is stupid for GM to take out the ability to do that yourself, and then to say you can buy the tool, but not give the dealers the information about the TPMS tool.

I seriously hope GM doesn't totally disable the process with an ECM upgrade.

[renzoss]

Well after trying it do it myself 3 times with no luck I took it to a tire shop, the tech walked out to my car with tool in hand an took care of it for me in less then 5 mins. 2012 need the tool

[Rock-It Man]

Although I have a 2010, the tool is easier than the tire pressure method.

http://www.amazon.com/Kent-Moore-EL-.../dp/B00A3UNYW8

[67convfirstowner]

If you have tires that have been installed before, you do not need a relearn tool.

I’m old enough to have bought my 67 Camaro convertible new. I also think of myself as a fair shade-tree mechanic. The only time it has been in a dealer’s garage was when they recalled it to put in a fix for the rubber motor mounts.

I also own a 2013 2LS. When I dismounted the steel wheels, I didn’t know enough to keep track of their positions. I have now reinstalled them in their correct positions without a relearn tool. It was probably quicker than a trip to the dealer. Here’s how.

You do need some equipment: a tire gauge and compressed air.

First, check the TPMS with the old tires to make sure there is nothing wrong to start.

Second, mount the “new” tires in any order. Check to see you have normal pressure. If not, adjust.

Third, lower the pressure in one tire to 20 or so. Check the diagram. It should tell you that you have a low tire and where the car thinks it is. Mark the low tire with the new location. Reinflate.

Fourth, repeat number three for two more tires. (The position of the last tire will then be obvious.)

Fifth, get the jack and one more tire and put the tires where the TPMS thinks they should be.

Sixth, have a beer. You earned it.

If I was just rotating tires, I would hope that I still had enough brain cells to remember what went where and do nothing at all. Before I lose track, however, I think I’ll mark the wheels on the inside with the “factory” location.

[67convfirstowner]

If you have tires that have been installed before, you do not need a relearn tool.

I’m old enough to have bought my 67 Camaro convertible new. I also think of myself as a fair shade-tree mechanic. The only time it has been in a dealer’s garage was when they recalled it to put in a fix for the rubber motor mounts.

I also own a 2013 2LS. When I dismounted the steel wheels, I didn’t know enough to keep track of their positions. I have now reinstalled them in their correct positions without a relearn tool. It was probably quicker than a trip to the dealer. Here’s how.

You do need some equipment: a tire gauge and compressed air.

First, check the TPMS with the old tires to make sure there is nothing wrong to start.
Second, mount the “new” tires in any order. Check to see you have normal pressure. If not, adjust.

Third, lower the pressure in one tire to 20 or so. Check the diagram. It should tell you that you have a low tire and where the car thinks it is. Mark the low tire with the new location. Reinflate.

Fourth, repeat number three for two more tires. (The position of the last tire will then be obvious.)

Fifth, get the jack and one more tire and put the tires where the TPMS thinks they should be.

Sixth, have a beer. You earned it.

If I was just rotating tires, I would hope that I still had enough brain cells to remember what went where and do nothing at all. Before I lose track, however, I think I’ll mark the wheels on the inside with the “factory” location.