[jlalill]

from techlink.

GM Techlink: November 2011 Archives

can be purchased here..

https://gmspecialservicetools.spx.com/ToolDetails.aspx?id=5677

is an inexpensive tool..worth it? maybe..only $62..but from this pdf

https://gmspecialservicetools.spx.com/Media/Docs/EL-50448_rev_1.pdf see text below

Changes to the Service Procedure
GM Product Engineering has determined that in some instances the manual re-learn
procedure can cause the TPM system to pick up stray sensor signals from nearby vehicles
which can result in Diagnostic Trouble Codes being stored and parts being unnecessarily
replaced. To address this concern GM Product Engineering will be disabling the TPM
manual re-learn capability from the vehicle software starting January 2011.

it say GM is discontinuing the manual relearn as of jan. 11 production models...Can anyone with a model manufactured after jan. 11 confirm this..OR check their manual on the procedure now to reset their TPMS sensors....thanx

 

[shawn672]

The manual learn process is there, but a pain in the a$$
I had to do it once when my TPMS's all reset to "--"

 

[bartonmd]

Having 2 vehicles with TPMS, and more at some point, and doing my own rotations, it may just be worth $65 to get rid of the PITA, for me...

Mike

 

[Dale_K]

There is a thread about manual relearning and people have noticed two distinct versions of the owner's manual where manual. One version includes manual relearning, the other doesn't mention it and says to use the tool.

 

[NBrehm]

Is that little nub on top the magnet? If so it should work on ours.

 

[msbehavin]

I just put my winter wheels & tires on this past weekend. Bought the Firestone Winterforce snow tires from Tirerack as well as new wheels with the TPMS in them. I thought I just had to hit a reset button for them to work but soon learned from the book that I would need a relearn tool. I googled it online & found a video on youtube that shows you how to put extra air in your tires & then reset your TPMS to learn. Start on the driver front side & start letting air out until the horn beeps once, then go to front passenger side & do the same thing until the horn beeps once, do the rear passenger side next then the rear drivers side. When you are finished, the car will beep 3 times to confirm it has relearned the new sensors. Hope this helps.

 

[NBrehm]

How did it work for you? alot of people have posted that but also said it was very tough to get all 4 done before the learn sequence timed out

PS if anyone is in my area I have a TPMS tool you can use if you need it

 

[msbehavin]

It worked great. I put about 47 lbs of pressure in each tire to start. I left the caps off & I used a small allen wrench to release the air. It worked the 1st try.

 

[sciphi]

It worked great. I put about 47 lbs of pressure in each tire to start. I left the caps off & I used a small allen wrench to release the air. It worked the 1st try.

Do you have a 2011 or a 2012?

 

[NBrehm]

Just a quick FYI i just tried for those of you without a TPMS tool. You can do the relearn by putting air in also, goes a bit quicker then deflating them . I took them all down to 30PSI, started the learn sequence and put air in. Worked like a charm. Just make sure you don't overinflate them.

 

[bartonmd]

Yep, the "old school" way works on my '11, as well...

Mike

 

[SkullCruzeRS]

Have a '12 Cruze and upgraded the wheels/tires to 18's and old way worked fine first try by releasing the pressure.

 

[doc03]

from techlink.

GM Techlink: November 2011 Archives

can be purchased here..

https://gmspecialservicetools.spx.com/ToolDetails.aspx?id=5677

is an inexpensive tool..worth it? maybe..only $62..but from this pdf

https://gmspecialservicetools.spx.com/Media/Docs/EL-50448_rev_1.pdf see text below

Changes to the Service Procedure
GM Product Engineering has determined that in some instances the manual re-learn
procedure can cause the TPM system to pick up stray sensor signals from nearby vehicles
which can result in Diagnostic Trouble Codes being stored and parts being unnecessarily
replaced. To address this concern GM Product Engineering will be disabling the TPM
manual re-learn capability from the vehicle software starting January 2011.

it say GM is discontinuing the manual relearn as of jan. 11 production models...Can anyone with a model manufactured after jan. 11 confirm this..OR check their manual on the procedure now to reset their TPMS sensors....thanx

My Cruze was manufactured in May 2011, I rotated my tires and programmed my TPMS manually with no problem last week. I just started at the drivers side front and let air out of the tire until the horn sounded. Then proceed clockwise around the car and on 4th tire the horn sounded twice. I then adjusted the tires to the proper pressure and it worked fine cost $0.00.

 

[BucaMan]

My 2011 car was born April 2011, and I did the relearn manually with the letting-out-air sequence. Super easy, even for a dummy like me.

 

[got_boost]

For those of us with trifecta tune you can do the relearn thru DIC. It can be reset just like oil life.

 

[sedanman]

For those of us with trifecta tune you can do the relearn thru DIC. It can be reset just like oil life.

You still have to change the air pressure in the tires one by one right? Otherwise how will it know which sensor goes with which tire?

 

[got_boost]

You still have to change the air pressure in the tires one by one right? Otherwise how will it know which sensor goes with which tire?

I didn't? I had my tires rotated today and discount tires forgot. I reset it thru dic and they were all correct.I get what you mean though ...mine were fine.strange.

 

[sedanman]

I didn't? I had my tires rotated today and discount tires forgot. I reset it thru dic and they were all correct.I get what you mean though ...mine were fine.strange.

Maybe they also forgot to rotate the tires? I hope not if they charged you.

 

[Darryl_B]

But will it work on a Chevy HHR ??????

 

[Cleck]

The relearn tool works on any GM with TPMS.

If you do the rotate yourself, the tool is not a bad way to go. It's quick and easy.

Resetting the tires through the dic just puts the car in relearn mode after you rotate. You still have to relearn the positions.