Hello, Folks:
Apologies for the late update. Good news!
VDO REDI-sensor TPMS parts successfully replaced, synced to the tricky '05 Crossfire, no more dash error light, $380.19 total:
1. $80.99 per sensor (VDO REDI-sensors, Part #SE10004A) recommended by the new tire installer, Lanier Tire. I paid "more" and went with their recommendation because their work was guaranteed (versus ME trying to choose between one of two possible Schrader parts for the '05). So, total with tax installed was $348.26 (again, accomplished along with new tire installation). The tire dealer initially thought they could sync the VDO's to the car, but they could not.
2. Previously, I had called multiple Chrysler dealers for quotes on syncing the new TPMS sensors to the car (first making sure each had the required syncing tool, #DRB3/DRBIII). They were all pretty much mystified by my request, so quotes ranged from $59 to $115. SO, after the new sensors and tires were mounted, I just drove to my preferred dealer (that had quoted me two wildly different prices on two different phone calls) without an appointment. They put me in the “fast service lane.” Nobody knew what to do. Nobody knew what prices had been quoted. I was told they serviced maybe two Crossfires a year. The service manager (and seemingly everyone else) got involved. You would have thought I was driving a Ferrari FF because I went straight to the front of the line. Long story short, the dealer DID sync the new VDO’s to the car and charged me only $31.93! I was elated to see the dash light off! They were elated to see me leave.
Well, that’s my experience. I hope this helps!
Cheers,
Michael