2004 6.0 NV4500 Tahoe

[Dantheman1540]

Stupid TPMs sensors must have low batteries out of the box. Tried holding for up to a minute to get them to connect and all I get is the red “low BAT” light flashing.

Oh well, atleast the sunset was pretty and the weather is great. If I didn’t have a sinus infection I would have started the front main seal swap.

 

[Fless]

SWAG Do they need to be spun before they'll connect, kind of a wakeup? Take a short drive first?

 

[Dantheman1540]

SWAG Do they need to be spun before they'll connect, kind of a wakeup? Take a short drive first?

Idk good suggestion, tomorrow I’ll Try that! Also gonna get a new 9V for the programmer maybe the low battery light is for it, although it’s a brand new battery.

 

[Fless]

I've also read that some new sensors will wake up with a rapid deflation or inflation. Apparently they can be shipped "asleep."

 

[Dantheman1540]

I've also read that some new sensors will wake up with a rapid deflation or inflation. Apparently they can be shipped "asleep."

Huh I guess I can pump up to like 60psi and then let them drain really quick. Of course none of the amazon reviews say anything about any of this.

 

[iamdub]

They do wake up after a a short drive. 3-4 donuts oughta do it.

 

[Dantheman1540]

They do wake up after a a short drive. 3-4 donuts oughta do it.

Challenge accepted

 

[Dantheman1540]

**** these sensor and this stupid tool, I put another 9v in it and it doesn’t say low battery anymore but still nothing happens and I just went in a 50miles drive they should be awake.

 

[George B]

Is the dic reading anything?

 

[George B]

You can also program them by dropping pressure.

Could you outline your process for us?