Re-learn TPMS after tire rotation?

[jdvaughn]

Has anyone rotated their tires and successfully re-learned the tpms sensors to their corrent new loication? I changed the oil last night, but realized that there is a "calibration" tool to relearn the tmps sensors. I heard there was way to let the air out of the tire in the order of caliobration and that worked on the 11s.

 

And before you ask...I hate going to dealers so lets just leave that out of the conversation. Thanks for the help in advance.

[Steve-O-08]

The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below:

 

1. Set the parking brake.

2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the

engine off.

3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

transmitter's LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the

same time for approximately five seconds. The

horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in

relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

message displays on the DIC screen.

If your vehicle does not have RKE, press the

Driver Information Center (DIC) vehicle information

button until the PRESS V TO RELEARN TIRE

POSITIONS message displays. The horn sounds

twice to signal the receiver is in relearn mode and

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message displays on

the DIC screen.

If your vehicle does not have RKE or DIC buttons,

press the trip odometer reset stem located on the

instrument panel cluster until the PRESS V TO

RELEARN TIRE POSITIONS message displays.

The horn sounds twice to signal the receiver is in

relearn mode and TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE

message displays on the DIC screen.

4. Start with the driver side front tire.

5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem.

Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or

decreasing the tire's air pressure for five seconds,

or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp, which

may take up to 30 seconds to sound, confirms that

the sensor identification code has been matched to

this tire and wheel position.

6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and

repeat the procedure in Step 5.

7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat

the procedure in Step 5.

8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the

procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times to

indicate the sensor identification code has been

matched to the driver side rear tire, and that the

TPMS sensor matching process is no longer

active. The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on

the DIC display screen goes off.

9. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.

10. Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure

level as indicated on the Tire and Loading

Information label.

11. Put the valve caps back on the valve stems.

 

Just had to do this myself.

[gmtech4]

Has anyone rotated their tires and successfully re-learned the tpms sensors to their corrent new loication? I changed the oil last night, but realized that there is a "calibration" tool to relearn the tmps sensors. I heard there was way to let the air out of the tire in the order of caliobration and that worked on the 11s.

 

And before you ask...I hate going to dealers so lets just leave that out of the conversation. Thanks for the help in advance.

im curious as to what experience you had to make you say that last statement ,,,if ya dont want to tell us ,thats fine .

[montyss]

this is a cheap relearn tool that works great, I have the next model up its a ATEQ-VT10

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ATEQ-VT5-TPMS-RESET-TOOL-SCANNER-PROGRAMMING-RELEARN-ACTIVATION-like-Kent-Moore-/251371462273?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3a86e81e81&vxp=mtr

Edited November 10, 2013 by montyss

[Ron.s]

Great info...not so good with nitrogen fill.

 

How about adding a second set of tires with new a set of TPMS? I have an ATEQ that I've used on other vehicles to change from winter to summer tires. Or will the new pickup recognize the new sensors so you just identify the location?

[MikeNH]

You need a tool or dealer visit. The air down procedure no longer works. Hasn't since mid 2011.

[jdvaughn]

I know the air down procedure doesnt work anymore and I dont believe the key fob method works either. The only way I believe is to go to the dealership and use their tool or order one. I was wondering more if someone ordered one or had any recommendations.

 

As far as never wanting to go to dealers, I have had too many reasons never to go back. Not really specific to one dealer, but multiple dealers over multiple various issues.

 

1. Had issues with the wrong weight oil installed in my wife's diesel along with the wrong fuel filter (therefore fuel was bypassing the filter). I realize accidents happen, but I am not ok with them happening at my expense (customer's expense).

2. Also had issues with door dent/chip from tech opening into a post lift

3. Have seen someone drive away from a dealership and almost have a wheel fall off due to the tech forgetting to retorque the lugs.

 

I work in an industry where we have to make everythign 100% retard proof becuase we cannot depend on the training of the supposidly trained/certified technicians. I have seen a lot of stupid things happen and just prefer to do the work myself so i know what oil is installed in my car, how the lugs were torqued etc....to each his own I guess.

 

 

I may just drive by the dealership now that the tires are rotated and ask them to let me use the tool or walk around it for a minute....literally a minute to do this procedure.

[sams819]

Try this sight. got tool for $55.62.

 

https://gmspecialservicetools.service-solutions.com/ToolDetails.aspx?id=5677

[dtspitcherguy]

I used the same tool as SAMS819K2XX on my 2009 because air pressure never seemed to work and it worked great. Only took about a minute to do all four. Also works on wife's 2012 Terrain.

[PhilB]

Try this sight. got tool for $55.62.

 

https://gmspecialservicetools.service-solutions.com/ToolDetails.aspx?id=5677

 

I have this same tool. Works great on my '07 Silvy and '12 Traverse.

[jst3]

Just tried this procedure on my '11 Silverado and it worked great. I've read about it - but never tried it.

Always bringing my truck to the dealer once a year for oil change and tire rotation so they can take care of resetting the monitors.

 

Ironically, I just had it into the dealer on Friday and they must have screwed it up because the service tire monitor system warning light came on today.

 

I think I'll go back to changing my own oil and rotating tires. I don't have time to be running back to the dealer, especially when they are only open during regular office hours.

Edited November 11, 2013 by jst3

[jdvaughn]

Another reason I dont go to the dealer...I just dont have time to be running back and forth.

[jdvaughn]

Try this sight. got tool for $55.62.

 

https://gmspecialservicetools.service-solutions.com/ToolDetails.aspx?id=5677

 

Have you by chance verified this worked with the 14's?

 

All it is a is a radio transmitter, but you never know what the engineers decide to change. This is essentially the same thing as a garage door opener....(different frequency obviously)

[sams819]

Yes It did work on my 2014.

[newdude]

If you are rotating yourself buy the tool. Will work on just about any GM with TPMS. I have the GM one and it works well.