TPMS Question for Spence

[Glennm27]

I have a complete 2nd set of all 4 wheels, tires and tire pressure senors for my '08 Z06. I plan to use both sets, one basically for street use and the other mostly for the track.


I understand I will need to have the new TPS programmed when I put them on. BUT
Once I have both sets mounted up and ready to go, I may swap sets 4, 5, 6 times per year.

My big question: Will I have to reprogram the TPS every time I swap sets?

[carboman]

Glenn,

Not sure if this is what you're asking but,

When I switch to my black set wheels/tires (which have sensors in them that are not programmed to the car) I get a message on the DIC after about 50 miles of travel. I clear the message and it doesn't come back until I restart the car. When I switch back to the polished set the car recognizes the sensors in them again without being reset.

[Glennm27]

Not quite.

I will put the new set (Set #2) on and program them.

When I switch back to the old set (Set #1) will the car recognize those sensors or will it now be looking for Set#2 sensors ONLY.

Can I have 2 sets programmed to the car or does the cars computer look for the last set it was programmed for...????

[YO-EL]

Glenn..

Its 2010.. who uses sensors anymore?

As often as you check your tires & the unreliability of the sensors, just dump them next tire change or hit the reset button. ;bt

[carboman]

Not quite.

I will put the new set (Set #2) on and program them.

When I switch back to the old set (Set #1) will the car recognize those sensors or will it now be looking for Set#2 sensors ONLY.

Can I have 2 sets programmed to the car or does the cars computer look for the last set it was programmed for...????

One set only can be programmed / recognized from what I've been told. It might be worth buying the TPMS tool so you can reset them yourself. Last time I checked I found one on Ebay for under $200.

[SLAPSHOT]

Yes you will have to learn each time you swap tires around due to they have different rf signals

[Glennm27]

Yes you will have to learn each time you swap tires around due to they have different rf signals

Thanks Steve

I ordered an ATEQ VT10 trigger tool last night to relearn them each time I swap........ I kind of figured I'd have to do this after I gave it some more thought...

I appreciate your reply...
Glenn

[hcvone]

I have a Bartac 300 reset unit which does all presure sensor resets on any car/truck, I am more than happy to reset anyones sensors that needs it done, kind of need it with all the wheels I go thru. ;)

[Frank Gonzalez]

Thanks Steve

I ordered an ATEQ VT10 trigger tool last night to relearn them each time I swap........ I kind of figured I'd have to do this after I gave it some more thought...

I appreciate your reply...
Glenn

Having your own TPMS reset tool is the smart thing to do. Steve Landstra has one and it works just fine.

Forget everything you hear from well-intentioned but clueless people (this includes all dealer personnel). Here are the facts:

There are several iterations of TPMS software in C6 cars depending on model year and time of manufacture. Depending on which software is in your car several things can happen:

1) In my car, and some 2006 C6s, if the car doesn't receive signals from the sensors after some time (about 1 hour) it will nag you with a message on the DIC. You can acknowledge that and the car is happy. You can turn off AH, use Comp Mode, etc.

2) In some versions, if the car doesn't receive signals from the sensors after some time (about 1 hour) it will go into limp mode, limit the speed (to 85MPH as I recall) and does not allow you to turn off AH or use Comp Mode.

3) Some of the newer cars operate like 1) above, except that they nag you periodically on the DIC and you have to acknowledge the message each time it comes up.

What software is in your car??? Only GM knows and they are not talking.

Sooo... the only thing to do is drive the car for an extended period with the new (and unprogrammed) TPMS sensor set and see what it does. Then decide how to proceed.

The car can only remember ONE set of TPMS sensors.

Hope this helps, since it is the result of a lot of experimentation by a lot of knowledgeable people.

Frank Gonzalez