Corvette Chevrolet TPMS Article
The TPMS that Chevrolet uses is similar to many other car companies because it is such a new technology that there are not many providers for these types of devices. What sets Chevy and especially their Corvette apart from others is their Driver Information Center DIC located in the instrument cluster, which displays warnings to the driver such as low fuel, low oil, battery voltage, trip odometer and now tire pressure. There is also a warning light in the instrument cluster that indicates when tire pressure in any tire has dropped 25 below the recommended pressure. For the TPMS to update your diagnostics your Corvette must be traveling at a speed greater then 20 mph for 2 min or longer. This applies to when you first start up your Corvette and also to after making adjustments to your tire pressure. When using a spare tire the TPMS warning light will remain on until the original tire is replaced on the car. Each tire comes with a tire pressure sensor secured to the wheel with a band and bracket system. The sensor is covered by the tire, and cannot be seen unless the tire is removed. The system measures the air pressure in your tires and sends readings of their levels to your Corvette. There are three parts to the Direct Band System. When Chevy places the sensors on the wheels at the factory, they are scanned and registered assigned to a specific wheel. This allows your technician to determine exactly where there is a problem. The sensors measure air pressure ONLY, so there is no need to register your sensors again if you buy larger rims. However, when having new wheels and tires mounted and balanced by a non Chevy Dealer, it is important that your tire technician put your sensors in the same location on the car. For example, the sensor that was assigned to the Front Right Wheel will need to go on the new rim going in that location. If this is not done, you will need to re-register the sensors so that if there is a problem with the TPMS system, it can be properly diagnosed. If you increase the size of your rim, you will need to purchase new bands/brackets to accommodate the size difference. However, you DO NOT need to buy new sensors You simply reuse the sensors that are already on the wheels. The sensor measures only the inflation pressure, so you don't have to change them out or register them for the larger wheel. You also do not have to go to a Chevy Dealer to have your rims and tires mounted and balanced The Universal Bands give you the freedom to choose the shop you want to go to.
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