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Tire Pressure Sensor seals

Bill Coke

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1998 Sebring Silver Coupe and 1978 Lt Blue Coupe
When you look at the TPS you see a "0" ring at the base of the valve stem. Is this the only seal needed then when mounted just tighten down the nut over the valve stem or is there a seal ("0" ring supposed to go on before the valve stem)? Mine is a 1998 C5.
Thanks,
Bill
 
Bill Coke said:
When you look at the TPS you see a "0" ring at the base of the valve stem. Is this the only seal needed then when mounted just tighten down the nut over the valve stem or is there a seal ("0" ring supposed to go on before the valve stem)? Mine is a 1998 C5.
Thanks,
Bill
The one O ring is all that is used. Just be sure to use a new one each time. No sense in taking a chance since you already have it out. Happy crusin'.
Paul
 
Tire Pressure Sensor

Paul T said:
The one O ring is all that is used. Just be sure to use a new one each time. No sense in taking a chance since you already have it out. Happy crusin'.
Paul
Thanks, Paul. The TPS is fresh in the box so the only "O" ring is the one that is built into the TPS. As I understand your note if this were not new fresh out of the box and I had broken the tire down for some reason and was putting it back on the rim then I should use a new "O" ring? Sense this is a new TPS I don't need another? Just want to make sure so I don't have to go back and do something over.
I appreciate your reply.
Bill
 
Bill Coke said:
Thanks, Paul. The TPS is fresh in the box so the only "O" ring is the one that is built into the TPS. As I understand your note if this were not new fresh out of the box and I had broken the tire down for some reason and was putting it back on the rim then I should use a new "O" ring? Sense this is a new TPS I don't need another? Just want to make sure so I don't have to go back and do something over.
I appreciate your reply.
Bill
Sounds like you are good to go. The new TPS would have a new O Ring. You are correct in your assumption that I was referring to re-installing an old TPS. With all the hassle of breaking down the tires, it is cheap insurance to replace the old O ring. Also, since you are installing a new TPS, you will have to have it married to your system. If you do not have the magnets or a manual to perform this operation, your dealer can do it for you in just a few minutes. Good luck.
Paul
 
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Sorry haen't had an opportunity to come back here and post. Since my sensro was new I didn't need an additonal seal so thought I would pass that feedback on. Now if it were a sensor that I was putting back that was used I would defintiely use another seal.
Bill
 
:D Hello Bill....I see you got it worked out.....see you tomorrow......
 
Worked out and calibrated. All four are reading just fine!!!!!
Bill
 
Bill Coke said:
When you look at the TPS you see a "0" ring at the base of the valve stem. Is this the only seal needed then when mounted just tighten down the nut over the valve stem or is there a seal ("0" ring supposed to go on before the valve stem)? Mine is a 1998 C5.
Thanks,
Bill
This is my first post here! You can go to any hardware store and ask for a #9 "0" ring. Cost will be about $3.00 for a bag of 10. Perfect replacement! I know I just changed out all four of mine.:D
 

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