TPMS issues with aftermarket wheels/sensors

Gforce8 · 12-22-2015, 04:47 PM

When I bolted my aftermarket winter wheels on, the car immediately displayed the correct pressure, so I know the sensors work.
Normal relearn procedure did not work.
Then after driving ten miles, warning light came on and display went to "--".
Saw dealer, they used smaller tool, did not work, then used larger diagnostic tool.
Shows sensors all work fine, car does not recognize the activation from the tool.
They hooked up OBD 2 machine, reset everything and it worked for about 1/2hr.
Then light came back on.
Did anybody else have this issue?

Sorry if this should be under technical issues thread?

Glen e · 12-22-2015, 04:50 PM

Since you seem to be out of ideas, I just wonder if this would work, we found on the new Corvette , that there was a hidden manual TPMS calibration:

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...ere-s-how.html

DetCam · 12-22-2015, 05:20 PM

Yes, I had the same issue. I bought my wheels tires before anyone had any information, so it was all trial and error. The pre-programmed sensors that use the standard frequency (I believe it is listed as "315") did not work.

They had to contact their "sensor expert" who told them that these cars are using the european sensors and they'd need the generic programmable sensors. With the programmable sensors their scan tool was able to sync them up to the car no problem.

It took us some trial and error to figure out the whole programmable sensor thing, so I drove around with bad sensors for a bit. My car continued to display the numbers from my old wheels for a few stop/start cycles before they went blank, so I'm guessing those were the numbers you saw.

SPARTAN sui · 12-22-2015, 05:27 PM

Wow the new relearn procedure sounds a lot better than having to let air out of the tires in a clockwise fashion. It's a little annoying because your tires are usually deflated to 20-25lbs before the car honks at you. Here's the copy/paste from link above.

1. start car - actual engine running - not the Acc mode
2. Select the tire pressure display in the DIC.
3. Press and hold the SEL button until the display changes and the horn beeps. It now says it's in learn mode.
4. Now drive just as it says in the manual - 10 min or so above 12 mph. - this is the new part - Chev says use a dealer tool - not necessary!
5. Suddenly, it will find all 4 sensors and show pressure
6. when you shut the car off , the "learn DIC" will show again and horn beeps.

Gforce8 · 12-22-2015, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glen e

Since you seem to be out of ideas, I just wonder if this would work, we found on the new Corvette , that there was a hidden manual TPMS calibration:

http://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/...ere-s-how.html

Thanks a lot!!
I will try that tomorrow!

Gforce8 · 12-24-2015, 10:34 PM

Sorry that did not work

Zack46 · 12-25-2015, 06:37 AM

I am having the same problem.....I got 18" Blizzaks and I paid FOR the sensors on the tires BUT my car is not reading the sensors. So, my tire pressure monitor warning light is on.

What should I do?

Gforce8 · 12-30-2015, 10:55 AM

called tire rack. they said after 2015 frequency changed.
So my 2010 wheel sensors don't work.
ordered new ones.
We'll see if that works.

Gforce8 · 12-30-2015, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack46

I am having the same problem.....I got 18" Blizzaks and I paid FOR the sensors on the tires BUT my car is not reading the sensors. So, my tire pressure monitor warning light is on.

What should I do?

Did you JUST by them from tire rack?

(I see you have blue car as well, love that color!)

Zack46 · 12-30-2015, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gforce8

Did you JUST by them from tire rack?

(I see you have blue car as well, love that color!)

Yes, I just bought them.

Not sure what I should do at this point. I was going to take it back to the dealer to see if he can get it to work.

Gforce8 · 12-30-2015, 08:30 PM

Let me know if that works

Spanky1 · 01-02-2016, 03:17 AM

I never even bothered with TPMS on my winter tires. No big deal to me. You just get an idiot light on the dash for the tires and save $200!!

Gforce8 · 01-09-2016, 09:00 AM

The reason why I wanted them is the tirepressure varies 5-6 PSI depending on temperature swings and we had +56F to -25F in past winters.
Makes for uneven wear. My past winter set could've lasted longer with proper inflation.
Beats checking them manually weekly in the cold.

Ruebernard · 01-13-2016, 05:13 PM

I had the same issue. Had new sensors(for 2016 Camaro) put in my 2014 wheels. Problem solved

12-22-2015, 04:47 PM	#1
Gforce8 WFO all the way Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS, Kalahari, 6 speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 367	TPMS issues with aftermarket wheels/sensors When I bolted my aftermarket winter wheels on, the car immediately displayed the correct pressure, so I know the sensors work. Normal relearn procedure did not work. Then after driving ten miles, warning light came on and display went to "--". Saw dealer, they used smaller tool, did not work, then used larger diagnostic tool. Shows sensors all work fine, car does not recognize the activation from the tool. They hooked up OBD 2 machine, reset everything and it worked for about 1/2hr. Then light came back on. Did anybody else have this issue? Sorry if this should be under technical issues thread? __________________ 2016 2SS -no mods

12-22-2015, 04:50 PM	#2
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12-22-2015, 05:27 PM	#4
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	Wow the new relearn procedure sounds a lot better than having to let air out of the tires in a clockwise fashion. It's a little annoying because your tires are usually deflated to 20-25lbs before the car honks at you. Here's the copy/paste from link above. 1. start car - actual engine running - not the Acc mode 2. Select the tire pressure display in the DIC. 3. Press and hold the SEL button until the display changes and the horn beeps. It now says it's in learn mode. 4. Now drive just as it says in the manual - 10 min or so above 12 mph. - this is the new part - Chev says use a dealer tool - not necessary! 5. Suddenly, it will find all 4 sensors and show pressure 6. when you shut the car off , the "learn DIC" will show again and horn beeps. __________________

12-24-2015, 10:34 PM	#6
Gforce8 WFO all the way Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS, Kalahari, 6 speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 367	Sorry that did not work __________________ 2016 2SS -no mods

12-25-2015, 06:37 AM	#7
Zack46 Drives: 2018 2SS Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,814	I am having the same problem.....I got 18" Blizzaks and I paid FOR the sensors on the tires BUT my car is not reading the sensors. So, my tire pressure monitor warning light is on. What should I do? __________________ Zack46 2018 Camaro 2SS Orange Crush Hot Wheels Limited Edition Power Sunroof, 8 Speed Auto/Remote Start, NPP Exhaust Production Sequence Number 98 **NEOCC Camaro Club Member** Former Ride: 2016 Camaro 2LT RS V6 Hyper Blue Metallic

12-22-2015, 05:20 PM	#3
DetCam Drives: 2016 1SS (12/10/2016) Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Troy MI Posts: 169	Yes, I had the same issue. I bought my wheels tires before anyone had any information, so it was all trial and error. The pre-programmed sensors that use the standard frequency (I believe it is listed as "315") did not work. They had to contact their "sensor expert" who told them that these cars are using the european sensors and they'd need the generic programmable sensors. With the programmable sensors their scan tool was able to sync them up to the car no problem. It took us some trial and error to figure out the whole programmable sensor thing, so I drove around with bad sensors for a bit. My car continued to display the numbers from my old wheels for a few stop/start cycles before they went blank, so I'm guessing those were the numbers you saw.

12-30-2015, 10:55 AM	#8
Gforce8 WFO all the way Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS, Kalahari, 6 speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 367	called tire rack. they said after 2015 frequency changed. So my 2010 wheel sensors don't work. ordered new ones. We'll see if that works. __________________ 2016 2SS -no mods

12-30-2015, 08:30 PM	#11
Gforce8 WFO all the way Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS, Kalahari, 6 speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 367	Let me know if that works __________________ 2016 2SS -no mods

01-02-2016, 03:17 AM	#12
Spanky1 Drives: 2017 2SS Summit White Camaro M6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Little Neck, NY Posts: 312	I never even bothered with TPMS on my winter tires. No big deal to me. You just get an idiot light on the dash for the tires and save $200!!

01-09-2016, 09:00 AM	#13
Gforce8 WFO all the way Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS, Kalahari, 6 speed Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 367	The reason why I wanted them is the tirepressure varies 5-6 PSI depending on temperature swings and we had +56F to -25F in past winters. Makes for uneven wear. My past winter set could've lasted longer with proper inflation. Beats checking them manually weekly in the cold. __________________ 2016 2SS -no mods

01-13-2016, 05:13 PM	#14
Ruebernard Drives: 2017 GRT 2SS/RS M6 Vert Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Oro Valley Posts: 1,200 View My Garage	I had the same issue. Had new sensors(for 2016 Camaro) put in my 2014 wheels. Problem solved __________________ If it were more fun, it would be illegal!

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