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An update on my TPMS Issue. I just replaced the tires last Thursday so I installed new TPMS Sensors on both rear rims. Sure enough after driving about 35klm’s on my way home I got the same error code on the dash.

I can park the car overnight, come out in the morning and start it and everything is fine, I check the TPMS tire pressures on the dash and all is good, each tire registers a pressure.There is no warning on the dash. So off I go for a ride and after driving about 35klm’s the error message appears and there is no tire pressure reading on the rear tires LR XXXX, RR XXXX. If I shut the car off for a short time 30 minutes or so and start it up the message is still on the dash. If I park it overnight and start it the next day all is good. Until I drive about 35klm’s then the error message appears. Maybe a bad/faulty RCDLR or a BCM Unit?

Anybody have this problem before? Thanks
Stu.
 
SSSN8KE said:
Hello
An update on my TPMS Issue. I just replaced the tires last Thursday so I installed new TPMS Sensors on both rear rims. Sure enough after driving about 35klm’s on my way home I got the same error code on the dash.

I can park the car overnight, come out in the morning and start it and everything is fine, I check the TPMS tire pressures on the dash and all is good, each tire registers a pressure.There is no warning on the dash. So off I go for a ride and after driving about 35klm’s the error message appears and there is no tire pressure reading on the rear tires LR XXXX, RR XXXX. If I shut the car off for a short time 30 minutes or so and start it up the message is still on the dash. If I park it overnight and start it the next day all is good. Until I drive about 35klm’s then the error message appears. Maybe a bad/faulty RCDLR or a BCM Unit?

Anybody have this problem before? Thanks
Stu.
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Even though the new sensors are "new", are you sure they're not "old"?
You're listing symptoms of failing (sensor)batteries.
 
Have you tried disconnecting your battery?
I did this to fix a problem I had with the seat and side mirror memory option.

To reset your car's computer (ECU/ECM) by disconnecting the battery:
  1. Turn off the ignition and remove the key.
  2. Disconnect the negative (black) terminal first, using a wrench.
  3. Wait 15-30 minutes to drain residual power from the system's capacitors.
  4. Reconnect the positive terminal, then the negative.
This process clears short-term memory, minor electronic glitches.
 
AxeZ06 said:
Even though the new sensors are "new", are you sure they're not "old"?
You're listing symptoms of failing (sensor)batteries.
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Hi Murray, I’ve had 2 sets of (new bought) TPMS Sensors installed in the car within the last year. One set from Napa and the other from GM Parts Depot. The set from GM were installed last fall with less than 3000klm on them. Because I’m only having an issue with the rears, GM just sent me 2 replacements. Installed them last Thursday and they are doing the exact same thing. To answer your question no I don’t think they would all be old.

Thanks for your reply! 👍
 
DL-Hamilton said:
Have you tried disconnecting your battery?
I did this to fix a problem I had with the seat and side mirror memory option.

To reset your car's computer (ECU/ECM) by disconnecting the battery:
  1. Turn off the ignition and remove the key.
  2. Disconnect the negative (black) terminal first, using a wrench.
  3. Wait 15-30 minutes to drain residual power from the system's capacitors.
  4. Reconnect the positive terminal, then the negative.
This process clears short-term memory, minor electronic glitches.
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DL-Hamilton
Thank you for responding. No I have not tried disconnecting the battery but I will definitely give it a try! In your post #2 you mention removing the black terminal first. I assume after that I would remove the positive terminal?

I will post the results. Thanks again!
 
SSSN8KE said:
DL-Hamilton
Thank you for responding. No I have not tried disconnecting the battery but I will definitely give it a try! In your post #2 you mention removing the black terminal first. I assume after that I would remove the positive terminal?

I will post the results. Thanks again!
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Yes remove negative then positive terminals. Then as per item 4 when reconnecting reverse the sequence.
Good Luck!
DL
 
SSSN8KE said:
Hello
An update on my TPMS Issue. I just replaced the tires last Thursday so I installed new TPMS Sensors on both rear rims. Sure enough after driving about 35klm’s on my way home I got the same error code on the dash.

I can park the car overnight, come out in the morning and start it and everything is fine, I check the TPMS tire pressures on the dash and all is good, each tire registers a pressure.There is no warning on the dash. So off I go for a ride and after driving about 35klm’s the error message appears and there is no tire pressure reading on the rear tires LR XXXX, RR XXXX. If I shut the car off for a short time 30 minutes or so and start it up the message is still on the dash. If I park it overnight and start it the next day all is good. Until I drive about 35klm’s then the error message appears. Maybe a bad/faulty RCDLR or a BCM Unit?

Anybody have this problem before? Thanks
Stu.
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Just to make sure, after replacing the sensors, was the procedure done with a scanner or a tpms tool? We had an issu similar at the shop a few years ago with another brand of car. To spot the problem, I inflated the tires where we had problems with 10 psi extra, when the system seem to be working normal, it was in fact giving me an old reading without the extra 10 psi. I finaly did the procedure again with a different scanner and that was it, problem solved, strange situation. On some cars, you just have to program the sensor (giving them year , brand and model of vehicule) and the car will read it by itself but not on GM vehicule in those years. you have to program the sensor then pair the sensor with the car, 2 different operations. I hope it help.
 
DL-Hamilton said:
Yes remove negative then positive terminals. Then as per item 4 when reconnecting reverse the sequence.
Good Luck!
DL
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I have done what you suggested. They are calling for rain today, not sure if I’ll get a chance to go for a ride. If not today it will be tomorrow for sure.
 
theboss said:
Just to make sure, after replacing the sensors, was the procedure done with a scanner or a tpms tool? We had an issu similar at the shop a few years ago with another brand of car. To spot the problem, I inflated the tires where we had problems with 10 psi extra, when the system seem to be working normal, it was in fact giving me an old reading without the extra 10 psi. I finaly did the procedure again with a different scanner and that was it, problem solved, strange situation. On some cars, you just have to program the sensor (giving them year , brand and model of vehicule) and the car will read it by itself but not on GM vehicule in those years. you have to program the sensor then pair the sensor with the car, 2 different operations. I hope it help.
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theboss
Thank you for responding. You raise a very good potential issue. I am sure it has been done both ways but I am double checking. I’m also waiting for a reply from GM Parts Depot whether their TPMS require programming, then pairing. I will keep you posted. Thanks again, much appreciated 👍
 
theboss said:
Just to make sure, after replacing the sensors, was the procedure done with a scanner or a tpms tool? We had an issu similar at the shop a few years ago with another brand of car. To spot the problem, I inflated the tires where we had problems with 10 psi extra, when the system seem to be working normal, it was in fact giving me an old reading without the extra 10 psi. I finaly did the procedure again with a different scanner and that was it, problem solved, strange situation. On some cars, you just have to program the sensor (giving them year , brand and model of vehicule) and the car will read it by itself but not on GM vehicule in those years. you have to program the sensor then pair the sensor with the car, 2 different operations. I hope it help.
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The TPMS Sensors from GM Parts Depot do not require programming. Just pair them to the car after installation.
 

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