Originally Posted by onehundred80
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.
Black tape is sounding appealing right now. But I emailed Discount Tire HQ, as I was dissatisfied with the stores handling of this. Hopefully they believe in the customer is always right motto. Also where is the best place to get the galvanized valve caps. I assume the stealership with be .... well ... expensive.