Re: TPMS light (yes another thread)
Originally Posted by Infinite
The caps have nothing to do with it. The magnet is a good start, but sometimes you have to go in through STAR/DAS and have the TPMS computer relearn each of the sensors.
As I said thats what they say, aluminum caps that are treated to prevent galvanic corrosion are recommended, not plastic, and definitely not steel. They are part of the antenna, that's what they say.
Tire stores should have the programing tool, as lots of new cars have this system. It would be a pain to have new tires fitted and then have to go to the stealership and have the program set. Schrader makes and sells the tool required and makes our sensors too, they select the code, do the magnet trick and presto the light should not come on.
You can fix it yourself for free with a bit of black tape.
Last edited by onehundred80; May 13, 2010 at 09:10 PM.