xboxexpert

I've had about 12 years of soldering experience and I love ripping things apart and fixing them. Once the top layer of epoxy was scraped off this was a cakewalk to replace the battery. The Battery is a common 3 volt Lithium CR2477N. You can buy one at Digikey.com (LINK) Part Number "P030-ND". I then closed it up with Silicone which I let dry for a full 24 hours or until it got hard enough so that I can safely put it in the wheel with out worrying about the air in the wheel getting hot and softening the silicone. I would also recommend getting a box of #9 rubber washer and also a box of #8 to replace the one on the sensor. You can grab this washer for about 30 cents at home depot in plumbing section. What I did was slid the #9 onto the base of the sensor then a #8 over the #9 washer basically creating a pyramid of washers. Then I reinstalled the sensor. If you just put one washer on you might run into a small leak down the road as I did...then again you might not.

Finally reprogramming these things can be much simpler if you just used these Magnets that Supporting Vendor Jhonathan_W from our forums sell for $13.00 USD.

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xboxexpert

Mod's you should pin this

Bill Curlee

99 vett babycar

really nice job, Derek !!
Could you please tell us the replacement battery number and where we can order it ?
Thanks from all us older C5 owners.

sbadd99

perfect just need the info on where to get the battery and its #

great info

xboxexpert

I added a link to the Digikey.com website direct to the battery you need in the main post and right here in this one. Enjoy! Also you can grab a #9 rubber washer from home depot in the plumbing section to replace the washer that goes between the sensor and the rim.

JPEAK

Excellent videos. My 98 TMS are still ticking, but I know that they will soon be in need of replacement and your video was great for reference. Thanks for sharing.

Jettech

I'll be doing mine soon. Very nice job!

Corvette Don

Did all 4 sensors work after you did this?

c-5-steve

U should start a business repairing those. How much would u charge to do mine? I have a 97 too.

Corvette Don

Already one and hes a supporting vendor on here:
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...4&productId=39

xboxexpert

4/4 Worked 100%

Go with that vendor I dont feel like starting a business doing these My palm hurts still from scratching away at epoxy for about an hour total.

itzza427

Another little gem I have to bookmark,,,,Thanks for producing and posting!!This is a GOOD ONE!!! When the time comes I figure it's worth a shot,, as the worst case I'd have to buy a new one anyhow!!

Speed Trap

Subscribed so I can find it later. Good job.

Bakersfield

I have had great success doing them too.

TGstring

kudos to you.
I'm sure I can pull this off myself only after watching your helpful vid.

Guys like you are the reason I have faith in corvette enthusiasts!

dataporter

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I can do this! Especially now that you have shown exactly how to do it! Much appreciated!

salvee

Thank you very much for creating this video. Great job!!!

Bakersfield

Question, how many times did you shove the screwdriver tip into your other hand? Wearing a glove on that hand would be advised.

ABNVET.I

you say in your video that the sensors are same to 2002. They are from 1997-2000 and 2001-2004. Great Video!