tpms

[reelup]

i would like to disable the TPMS on my 2007 2500hd can you tell me how

[00Silverado4x4]

There was the same question here awhile ago, if I recall you cannot disable it. Try a search for TPMS, should be under Rims & Tires section. If I can find what I'm talking about I'll post up a link.

 

EDIT: Found one of the threads...

http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=93188&st=0

[ChaseN]

why disable? if you spent the money on the truck, spend the extra $140 on sensors and have it right.

PLUS, it's federally mandated.

[Jsdirt]

Not to answer for the OP ... but the feds can take a hike - it's my truck & my money - I'll do with my truck what I wish. Guess the gov't never heard of a tire pressure gauge and an air compressor. If they're going to toss me in prison for not electronically monitoring my tires, then so be it! It's a matter of principle.

 

Don't remind me how much I spent on this thing ..... What the hell was I thinking. Could've bought 4 '68 -' 72 El Camino's instead.

 

I could think of a thousand other uses for that $140 ....

[markw8]

A cooperative dealer or a shop with a tech ll can change the settings to a lower psi. Not for free though.

 

Mark

[Zembonez]

TPMS is only Federally mandated to be on the truck when it is sold new. As an owner you can disable it.

 

TPMS has saved me from ruining an expensive tire on two occasions. I'll keep mine!

[paoutlaw]

if its federally mandated why does my brand new truck not have it? 2012 3500 srw.

[Duelin]

Your 2112 3500 SRW's gvwr is over 10000 lbs. Below is a couple of article from the Tire Industry Publication.

 

 

In case you haven’t read this publication for the past two issues, the federal government has passed legislation that mandates TPMS on every vehicle under 10,000 lbs GVWR starting September 2007. It’s not an option for consumers who purchase new vehicles after that date, nor is it an option for tire dealers and service providers who install or repair passenger and light truck tires. TPMS is the law and if the laws are not followed, the penalties could be severe. Those points alone should be enough to justify the shift in approach, yet there will still be some that refuse to recognize the opportunity and responsibility that TPMS creates.

 

 

 

The bottom line is consumers and tire dealers are not given the option of disabling the TPMS just like neither can remove a catalytic converter, the air bags, or the seat belts. In states that require a vehicle inspection, non-operational TPMS will likely cause a vehicle to fail, so those drivers will need to have the system repaired.

[Duelin]

Now that being said the easiest way to disable it is with a ball peen hammer. A couple of quick raps and you are all set. Take under a minute.