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cownipples · 01-18-2015, 05:19 AM

Hi, I have a question, I hope someone has experiance with. I just traded my stock rim and tires from my 2012 SS with another 2010 camaro and now my tps on my wheels say they are not working. My question is will the 2010 sensors re program to my 2012 ss?

Bulldog3071 · 01-18-2015, 07:29 AM

Yes the system may only need to relearn the new TPs modules, not sure if you can do it yourself on 2012 or need to take to dealer and they have to put a tool on. Take a look in your owners manual and see what it says. The TPS modules could be bad and may have to be replaced, you can't get them from GM parts direct ( I think that the name) for around $50 each, and they are OEM, don't but them from the dealer.

SnowyCamaro · 01-18-2015, 12:28 PM

Would anyone know where we could buy the reset tool for cheap ? It's such a pain running to a tire shop every spring and fall for me.

erik13 · 01-18-2015, 01:27 PM

On my 2010 the relearn is in the settings menu. I have to do it twice a year when I swap my winter wheels over.

Chris P · 01-18-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by erik13

On my 2010 the relearn is in the settings menu. I have to do it twice a year when I swap my winter wheels over.

As you can guess, I am new to the 5th gen Camaro. I have a 2012 and need to reset one of my TPS sensors. Where in the menue would I find the reset.

erik13 · 01-18-2015, 03:31 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187575

Rock-It Man · 01-18-2015, 04:15 PM

http://www.autotoolworld.com/Kent-Mo..._p_198848.html

This is the tool.

cownipples · 01-20-2015, 02:26 AM

thanks for the help guys, will the 2010 tps work or reprogram to the 2012 tho?

JCunningham · 01-20-2015, 04:35 AM

yes the 10 sensors will work and you do need the tool or the dealer should do it for free on the 2012. takes 5 min for them to do. some time in 2011 GM decided that it was too dangerous to have people reseting their own sensors because if you slash the tire of the car next to you and dont let the air out of your own tire as your resetting them you may pick up the tire you slashed that has air rapidly draining form it. causing you to not get a reading that will result in many children and little puppies killed.

cownipples · 01-20-2015, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JCunningham

yes the 10 sensors will work and you do need the tool or the dealer should do it for free on the 2012. takes 5 min for them to do. some time in 2011 GM decided that it was too dangerous to have people reseting their own sensors because if you slash the tire of the car next to you and dont let the air out of your own tire as your resetting them you may pick up the tire you slashed that has air rapidly draining form it. causing you to not get a reading that will result in many children and little puppies killed.

Thank you very much!!!!

cownipples · 01-24-2015, 01:11 PM

Just an update on this tps issue, if you have a discount tire in your area they will relearn the sensors for free, I did give the guy a 20$ tip. I previously went to my local chevy dealership and the csr said they do not do anything for free. that they would need to do a diagnostic check and see what needs to be done. of coarse they were trying to rip me off and I would have left 100$ out of my pocket!!! Hate dealerships!!!!

kville988 · 01-24-2015, 01:19 PM

If you can do it yourself it says in the manual how to. You have to reset them, fill or release air in tires, drive around for a bit, let the tires sit, then fill or release air again, something along those lines...

cownipples · 01-24-2015, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kville988

If you can do it yourself it says in the manual how to. You have to reset them, fill or release air in tires, drive around for a bit, let the tires sit, then fill or release air again, something along those lines...

2012 and up Camaros need a tool.

01-18-2015, 05:19 AM	#1
cownipples Drives: Silver Ice SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	TPS sensors Hi, I have a question, I hope someone has experiance with. I just traded my stock rim and tires from my 2012 SS with another 2010 camaro and now my tps on my wheels say they are not working. My question is will the 2010 sensors re program to my 2012 ss?

01-18-2015, 07:29 AM	#2
Bulldog3071 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 931 View My Garage	Yes the system may only need to relearn the new TPs modules, not sure if you can do it yourself on 2012 or need to take to dealer and they have to put a tool on. Take a look in your owners manual and see what it says. The TPS modules could be bad and may have to be replaced, you can't get them from GM parts direct ( I think that the name) for around $50 each, and they are OEM, don't but them from the dealer. __________________ Hurst Short Throw Shifter, K&N CAI, SRP Racing Pedals, GM Performance Exhaust, GM GFX Package Lakewood Strut Tower Brace, JBA Shorty Headers, JBA 8 MM Wires, Airaid TB Spacer, Phastek CAI Scoop, Washer Bottle Relocation Kit, Stainlees Steel Brake Lines, Brake Performance Slotted and Drilled Rotors, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR Trailing Arms, BMR Subframe Connectors, Borla ATAK Muffelers, Z28 Wickerbill Spoiler, VTC, Bow Tie Delete, BMR Adjustable Front Swaybar, BMR End Link Kit, BMR Extreme Rear Anti-Roll Kit, Diablo I1000 "InTune"

01-18-2015, 12:28 PM	#3
SnowyCamaro Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1, 2006 Chevy Equinox Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 833	Would anyone know where we could buy the reset tool for cheap ? It's such a pain running to a tire shop every spring and fall for me. __________________

01-20-2015, 04:35 AM	#9
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,070	yes the 10 sensors will work and you do need the tool or the dealer should do it for free on the 2012. takes 5 min for them to do. some time in 2011 GM decided that it was too dangerous to have people reseting their own sensors because if you slash the tire of the car next to you and dont let the air out of your own tire as your resetting them you may pick up the tire you slashed that has air rapidly draining form it. causing you to not get a reading that will result in many children and little puppies killed. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

01-18-2015, 01:27 PM	#4
erik13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halifax,MA Posts: 191	On my 2010 the relearn is in the settings menu. I have to do it twice a year when I swap my winter wheels over.

01-18-2015, 03:31 PM	#6
erik13 Drives: 2010 1LT RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Halifax,MA Posts: 191	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187575

01-18-2015, 04:15 PM	#7
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	http://www.autotoolworld.com/Kent-Mo..._p_198848.html This is the tool.

01-20-2015, 02:26 AM	#8
cownipples Drives: Silver Ice SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	thanks for the help guys, will the 2010 tps work or reprogram to the 2012 tho?

01-24-2015, 01:11 PM	#11
cownipples Drives: Silver Ice SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 154	Just an update on this tps issue, if you have a discount tire in your area they will relearn the sensors for free, I did give the guy a 20$ tip. I previously went to my local chevy dealership and the csr said they do not do anything for free. that they would need to do a diagnostic check and see what needs to be done. of coarse they were trying to rip me off and I would have left 100$ out of my pocket!!! Hate dealerships!!!!

01-24-2015, 01:19 PM	#12
kville988 Lurking in my SS Drives: '14 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 290	If you can do it yourself it says in the manual how to. You have to reset them, fill or release air in tires, drive around for a bit, let the tires sit, then fill or release air again, something along those lines...