How long do tire pressure sensors last?

[JR_Vette]

I'm about to get all new tires and wheels. I'm trying to decide whether I should move the old sensors over, or go ahead and replace them. I know there is a life expectancy on the sensors. I could sware I read somewhere once that it was about 8 years. Anybody (C4C5Specialist?) know for sure? They work fine, but I don't want to move them over if they are just going to go out in a few years. I could feasibly have them on there for another 6 years as I am just now replacing the original Goodyears!

Thanks!

 

[Patrick]

JR,
While I realize I'm not C4C5Specialist, I did a quick search through the Knowledgebase, and found this TSB... CLICK!

Based on that, you may want to simply replace the old sensors.

Hope that helps.


-Patrick

 

[MAC5]

I lost two sensor shortly after installing new wheels (OEM Y2K) and GY EMT's. Those lasted about 6 years. The remaining original sensors are still working fine. My car was built in Jan 98, so they are 7 old now.
My cars under extended warranty, so the sensors are covered for the next couple years. I'd just ride it out, you'll probably get a couple more years out of them.

 

[JR_Vette]

Thanks guys...to avoid future problems, I think I'll just go ahead and replace them.

 

[Blade]

I've replace tires several times on my two C5s and never had a problem with the sensors. If and when one goes bad, I'll replace it.

However you should capture the factory air inside the original tires and reinstall it in the replacement tires. Just something about that Kentucky air that makes the car ride better.

 

[Remo]

I've replace tires several times on my two C5s and never had a problem with the sensors. If and when one goes bad, I'll replace it.

However you should capture the factory air inside the original tires and reinstall it in the replacement tires. Just something about that Kentucky air that makes the car ride better.

Blade,

There's nothing like that Kentucky windage, not to mention that great whiskey. Speaking of tires, I hear there's several other vendors that make replacements for the GY EMT's - if you get my drift.

 

[Tuna]

I've still got 2 of my original sensors in my 92 so they are 13.5 years old and still working - the other 2 were broke by tire changer guys. I hope the C5 sensors last as long (if I can keep the tire shop guys from breaking them).

I'm not replacing any until they break or go bad but I'm planning ahead by buying used sensors when I find them for the old C4.

 

[XLR8]

RKE and Low Tire Pressure Monitoring System

JR,
While I realize I'm not C4C5Specialist, I did a quick search through the Knowledgebase, and found this TSB... CLICK!

Based on that, you may want to simply replace the old sensors.

Hope that helps.


-Patrick

Patrick
Once again the CAC and one of the world's greatest moderators comes through! I was searching around for info on this subject prior to posting a question along these same lines. When I headed out to work this morning, my key fob wouldn't work. And when I started my car, I got a message on the DIC to service the tire monitoring system. When I scrolled through the DIC none of the tire pressures was displayed. The next time I checked (several miles down the road) pressures were ok. Then the same thing happened again this evening when I started home. That time the fob worked but I got the same message on the DIC. Then when I got home, the pressures were reading normal, but the fob wouldn't work again.

Don't mean to hijack anyone's thread - my apologies - but it just seemed to make sense to post here.

So do you fellas with more experience and mechanical knowhow than I possess think it may be the module mentioned in the Knowledge base?

Thanks in advance.
JAG

 

[Patrick]

JAG,
This may be an area for C4C5Specialist to comment on specifically. The best advice I can offer is that, for you own peace of mind, I would offer that replacing the sensors would be a good place to start.

Hopefully, C4C5 will see this thread when he checks in tomorrow, and offer his advice.

Let us know the outcome of your situation!

-Patrick
"one of the worlds greatest moderators"
Aw shucks, you're making me blush!

 

[silver98]

Blade,

There's nothing like that Kentucky windage, not to mention that great whiskey. Speaking of tires, I hear there's several other vendors that make replacements for the GY EMT's - if you get my drift.

Remo,
Do you mean that I should replace the air in my tires with good old Ketucky Bourbon??? Do I need special sensors for that? Do I need to perform sampling on the bourbon PRIOR to replacing the air? :confused

 

[Remo]

Remo,
Do you mean that I should replace the air in my tires with good old Ketucky Bourbon??? Do I need special sensors for that? Do I need to perform sampling on the bourbon PRIOR to replacing the air? :confused

Silver98,

As long as your tires still have at least some of the Bowling Green Kentucy air in them all be well. As for the bourbon - any excuse to sample that product is a good one.

Remo:cool