03 anniversary convertible TPMS

[David P.]

I bought a 2003 anniversary corvette convertible new. At about 1500 miles I put on chromed Z06 wheels and tires. I just changed back to my original tires and wheels at 8,100 miles. The tire pressure monitors aren't reading out. In fact they don't even show in the car's computer. Is there a reset of sorts needed to activate the TPMS? All help appreciated

[Terry M.]

Re: 03 anniversary convertible TPMS

Yes, the car's computer has to be "introduced" to the new/different tire pressure monitors. It also needs to know which monitor (by serial number) is at which wheel position. This can be done electronically.

I am not sure how this process is done for your car, but that information should be in your Owner's Manual. My 2008 requires a special tool to do the job, but some earlier monitors can be activated with a strong magnet. I am not sure which type your car has. consult your Owners Manual.

[Tom H.]

Re: 03 anniversary convertible TPMS

This issue comes up all the time on the C5 Corvette forums. Here's the method we use. It is simple to do when you know how !


1) Turn ignition on
2) Press "Reset" button in
order to clear any IPC display warning messages
3) Press and release
the "Options" button on the DIC to scroll through the
display
options until the IPC display is blank
4) Press and hold the DIC
"Reset" button for 3 seconds
5) Press the "Options" button
again until TIRE TRAINING message appears
6) Press "Reset" button
until the IPC "Learn L Front Tire" message appears in
order to
begin the programming
7) Install the J41760 Tire Pressure Monitor
(TPM) System Programming Tool
(large magnet will do) over the left
front valve stem
8) The horn will sound, indicating the left front TPM
sensor is programmed
(if this takes more than 15 seconds, pull magnet
back and try again, it will
give you three tries. Then you must start
over)
9) When the horn sounds, proceed to program the next TPM sensor
in the
following order as directed by the IPC messages:
-Learn R
Front Tire
-Learn R Rear Tire
-Learn L Rear Tire


Programming can be canceled by turning ignition off, waiting 2
minutes with
no sensors being learned, finishing all 4 wheels or
through the DIC.

If the programming is canceled with less than 4
sensors learned, it will only
accept the codes programmed up to that
point.

[Peter M.]

Re: 03 anniversary convertible TPMS

I bought a 2003 anniversary corvette convertible new. At about 1500 miles I put on chromed Z06 wheels and tires. I just changed back to my original tires and wheels at 8,100 miles. The tire pressure monitors aren't reading out. In fact they don't even show in the car's computer. Is there a reset of sorts needed to activate the TPMS? All help appreciated

David - As you know, the tire pressure sensor units have a battery inside of them which will slowly lose its power over a several year period. The sensors are designed to be a throw away item, BUT the batteries can be replaced at little or no cost. Attached is a write-up on how to replace the lithium batteries in your TPMS sending units.

FWIW