What did you do to your NNBS GMT900 Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[Rocket Man]

So I have one TPMS sensor that stopped working on the Acadia. I have the tool to relearn them and tried to do a relearn but that one sensor doesn't respond.

I called a local tire shop asking if I could just drop off the wheel and have the sensor replaced and they want $85.

Seems kind of pricey or is that about a normal fee to break the bead on 1 side and replace the sensor?

I was quoted $20 per tire if I supplied the sensor.

 

[gooffeyguy]

I was quoted $20 per tire if I supplied the sensor.

That's more like what I was thinking. Sensors are like $25 tops for an OE, and only like $10 for off brand.

 

[89Suburban]

That's more like what I was thinking. Sensors are like $25 tops for an OE, and only like $10 for off brand.

Just do it yourself.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Just do it yourself.

How hard would that be to break the bead on a 20" wheel?

 

[89Suburban]

How hard would that be to break the bead on a 20" wheel?

You got a hitch? Lay it on the ground under it and use a jack to break it. You do it from the road side of the wheel. Remove the valve core first to let all the air out and help it vent better. Use a 2x4 to hold/wedge the tire bead open and use a knife to cut the old valve stem. Lube up the new one and pull it through. You will need a valve tool that threads onto the stem so you can get enough pulling/prying force on it to pop it into place. And don't drop anything in the tire in the process. It's a skills test but I've done it a few times.

 

[89Suburban]

@iamdub has done this and has a post with pics if I recall correctly...

 

[George B]

I've noticed that my XL likes to coast rather far. I think the weight keeps the momentum up.

My Burb does too.

 

[gooffeyguy]

You got a hitch? Lay it on the ground under it and use a jack to break it. You do it from the road side of the wheel. Remove the valve core first to let all the air out and help it vent better. Use a 2x4 to hold/wedge the tire bead open and use a knife to cut the old valve stem. Lube up the new one and pull it through. You will need a valve tool that threads onto the stem so you can get enough pulling/prying force on it to pop it into place. And don't drop anything in the tire in the process. It's a skills test but I've done it a few times.

So would any snap-in style 315mhz sensor work?

 

[07Burb]

So would any snap-in style 315mhz sensor work?

I would go OE unless you want to be in this same position a few months down tbe road

 

[Geotrash]

You got a hitch? Lay it on the ground under it and use a jack to break it. You do it from the road side of the wheel. Remove the valve core first to let all the air out and help it vent better. Use a 2x4 to hold/wedge the tire bead open and use a knife to cut the old valve stem. Lube up the new one and pull it through. You will need a valve tool that threads onto the stem so you can get enough pulling/prying force on it to pop it into place. And don't drop anything in the tire in the process. It's a skills test but I've done it a few times.

I learn something new here every day. Thanks!