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And I don't think there is a big difference in the brands of copper tape, or is 1 brand a little better than the other ??
Thank you again,
Rich
I wouldn't think so as far as brand goes unless one is thicker than the other. I'm pretty sure the coper tape I got was a Chinese brand from Amazon a few years back. If feels about like aluminum foil but maybe a few mils thicker. It's very easy to work with and the adhesive is nice and strong.
How long have you been driving with them and how far each time? Hwy driving or city driving. There was a thread about the front right TPMS going on and everyone tried everything including myself to prevent it with no luck. Didn’t use the copper tape more like foil also used forgot what you called them like a clamp in all different sizes to try and block and that didn’t work. Do you think the copper would make that big of a difference? I wrapped all my lights and the front right TPMS light still comes on. But it doesn’t come on constantly. I have to be driving awhile on the Highway. Just don’t know if it’s worth taking them all out and redo with copper thoughts thanks
I've only been driving about two hours total at city and highway speeds. Maybe hold off until I have more time on mine to know for sure. As soon as it warms back up here a little I will get out and put some more time on them.
I'm not sure if I want to go through that ordeal again. Having to remove the stock lights, now tape the JW Motorsports install them and find that they don't work just as before. Are you certain this will stop all of the issues with the lights ??
Thank you again,
Rich
Am I certain this will stop the issue? No, I am not. I never claimed to have the end all fix for this issue. I just thought I would share what I bought, what mod I did to them, and how they worked so far. I stated that I only had about two hours drive time on them so far. It's entirely possible I will come back here in a few weeks and say that despite all my efforts I now have the same issue. I just don't know yet. Also, you say it was an ordeal. To be fair, I thought installing these was really easy. At least on my 2019, it has been one of the easiest mods I've done so far.
Subscribing to this thread. I have the side maker lights from JW Motorsports and occasionally get the TPS light z(RF). The copper tape could be the answer. A link to the specific tape used would be appreciated.
Here is the exact one I bought back in 2017. It's no longer available but I'm sure you will be able to find a similar tape.
No and I have the same ones you have. The only issue I have is the TPMS light comes on showing the front right tire is low. It doesn’t do it constantly, but I know it just a matter of time and it’s usually when I’m on the highway. I just bought some copper tape and I’m going to give it a try one last time. It’s been awhile and I have my front canards off ( installing new carbon flash front spats) so what the heck. The funny thing is I’ve had a set of Oracles and never put them on yet. They stick out a little bit compared to these and I like how well these lay and sit flush. If this doesn’t work I may try to dremel down the oracles a hair and change them. I saw a guy on YouTube do it and they looked perfect. I’m scared I’ll probably screw them up Lol I did ask my Corvette tech and he said with the TPMS on it wouldn’t harm anything and I could drive with the light on. You just don’t know if your tire is ever low. I just keep an eye on it and it is really flaring up my OCD!! What a pain in the ***!!!
I would apply two layers to the raised area on the back of the light. I'm sure that's where the drive electronics are.
From Vette Lights I ordered Oracle LED side marker lights painted ghosted Arctic White. Have not had time to install yet but am very excited to do so. Had read about yellowing, but went ahead and took the chance. Decided to spend the $$ for Oracle thru Vette Lights after reading TPMS challenges and watching the how to video @thecorvettechannel . Prior to ordering, I contacted Oracle directly and they said they didn't offer ghosted Arctic White any longer. No reason why given but suspect it may be because of discoloring? Anyway, decided to give it a shot through Vette Lights. And, FWIW, I also ordered smoked LED rear reflector replacement lights which I think I'll connect to the brake lights.
From Vette Lights I ordered Oracle LED side marker lights painted ghosted Arctic White. Have not had time to install yet but am very excited to do so. Had read about yellowing, but went ahead and took the chance. Decided to spend the $$ for Oracle thru Vette Lights after reading TPMS challenges and watching the how to video @thecorvettechannel . Prior to ordering, I contacted Oracle directly and they said they didn't offer ghosted Arctic White any longer. No reason why given but suspect it may be because of discoloring? Anyway, decided to give it a shot through Vette Lights. And, FWIW, I also ordered smoked LED rear reflector replacement lights which I think I'll connect to the brake lights.
Those are sweet! I didn't realize you could still get the arctic white through another vendor. If mine do start giving me issues and I can't get around it then these are what I will order.
Those are sweet! I didn't realize you could still get the arctic white through another vendor. If mine do start giving me issues and I can't get around it then these are what I will order.
I contacted Vette Lights first by email to confirm they could do the ghosted white. Once they confirmed, I ordered them. Took about 5-6 weeks to receive. Good Luck!
The issue with the “less expensive” side maker lights causing TPMS faults on certain model years is related to the frequency that the LED emits is in the range of the front/right TPMS and that interferes with the receiver. I don’t recall when GM changed the frequencies. Maybe after 2017? I had a set in my ‘15 from Amazon(China) that would set the fault fairly consistently at night while driving at highway speeds. I wound up biting the bullet and getting Oracles.
I for one can verify that my 19 Z still exhibits the issue. I have the "donuts" on my wires and it still sets the fault. I will try the copper tape as the car is in storage over the winter.
OP: Did you ground the foil?
Guys it is obvious that the C7 is overly sensitive to changes to the electronics. I want to think that too many LED's is making the ECU unhappy. I went with the 2-LED set from ACS composite. No issues and I actually like the more subtle look. Good luck getting things squared away!
I just ordered Lucea "Thick" 2" X 21 ft. copper foil tape. I searched for a thicker version of the copper foil tape ( there probable is something better , but ---- ) and I hope this will do making the gremlins stay away !
Rich
[QUOTE=miami08VETTE;1607477940]Guys it is obvious that the C7 is overly sensitive to changes to the electronics. I want to think that too many LED's is making the ECU unhappy. I went with the 2-LED set from ACS composite. No issues and I actually like the more subtle look. Good luck getting things squared away
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