Lamb

The tire sensors in my 1998 C5 appear to be at the end of their life cycle (Battery). Does anyone know where I can get replacements with a fresh battery. I really don't want to send out the current sensors just want replacements.
Thanks in advance

ptdrummer54

You can buy news ones from the dealer or GM Direct for $120 or so each, or you can work with Neri at Nericreations (a supporting vendor) to rebuild them (replace battery and check them for proper operation) for about $40 each, or you can take your chances and buy used ones...

vette_fanatic

Nericreations ??? looks like a deal anyone tried these people before???

I found their site:

http://www.nericreations.com/

talon90

No feedback that I've read but I remember the posts when he was getting started doing this and really seems to care about what he's doing. It might be worth a shot. If you end up going the dealer route or the used route don't forget that sensors for the newer model years won't work with our cars....97,98 (not sure if 99 is included as well). There was a redesign and the newer sensors won't talk to our receivers.

Paul

Ls1Rat

rebuilds : $55
New from Fitchners $75-80

it's up to you, I'd go with new

EHS

Buy new from Fichtner.

RocketDawg

Problem is, if you get yours rebuilt ... you have to leave the tires off the wheels for the week or two that it takes to send them off, get the work done, and get them back. Or, you could take them out, get the tire remounted, then unmount and remount the sensors when the refurbished ones came back.

It's expensive to get a runflat unmounted, remounted, and balanced and if you have to do it one extra time, you could have more than paid for new sensors. Either that or do without your car for a couple of weeks.

talon90

I think I have to agree on this one. I know I'd feel better with new. It will be a long time before the long term reliability can be determined on a rebuilt one and I don't want to be the test pilot.

The GM part number for these is 10438853. GMpartsdirect.com prices them as follows:

GM list: $135.53 ea
Parts direct price: $77.25 each. (not including nut or oring.) I'd give Fichtners a call and see what they offer. Might just be better off with new. You'll also need a #10268438 O-Ring seal (package of 5 for around $2.01 and #10268439 Nut (package of 5 for around $2.01 list.

Rob4092xx

Lamb:

I was successful rebuilding one of mine on my own.

If you decide to buy new ones, send me yours and I will try to rebuild them at no cost.

You just cover the cost of shipping.

Rob

Vetteman Jack

If you buy from a dealer, give Bob at Fichtner Chevy or Gene at Fred Beans a call. They seem to have decent prices for the parts.

Lamb

Thanks for all the assistance. I am pretty much decided to go new. So far Fitchners is @ $101 each and Fred Beans @ $97 each. I am awaiting GM Direct. Rob thank you for your kind offer to rebuild. I love this Corvette spirit
If I were to go with tires that are not run flat can I just not use the sensors?
Will the elimination of the sensors cause a constant display on the DIC - Check Tire monitor system?
Will this cause other problems?

talon90

Unfortunately with a '98 you are stuck with the sensors or the error. Later years are able to be "LSEdit"ed out but as far as I know the 97-99's (at least I think it stops with 99) are stuck. You should be able to use the sensors with non-runflats.

Paul

mitchmark

The sensor years go as follows: 97-00 then 01 and up. Good luck!

StuzVette

$85 from the dealer...I paid $65 each...

HummelS

fyi, The sensors don't care whether your tires or runflat or not - they will continue to work - I am running Z06 wheels & rubber on my coupe and the sensors work fine.

ptdrummer54

If you do end up with non runflats and you still use the sensors, never use fix a flat or any other type of tire gunk - you will plug up the sensors....

PaPaChoc

If I replace one do I have to reprogram any thing? I have one that goes and comes!

2KFRC5

Is there any way to tell how "Old" the "New" tire sensors are, when bought? Date stamp or whatever, so that one will actually know how old the new batteries maybe. You might buy one that's been on the shelf for several years.

FFIN90

I have, had 2 die on me within a week on my 98 so I ordered 4 to replace them all on my car. I received one that did not work and returned it no problem.Was shipped a replacement right away.

ptdrummer54

The reprogramming is easy - all you need is a somewhat strong magnet. I use a hockey puck shaped magnet on a stick that is sold to pick up nails and things - takes less than 5 minutes to do...