Do you need to rebalance tires after installing TPMS sensors?

Yes you can install you TPMS since your truck is programed to those TPMS, but you need to rebalance the tires due to removing the tires from the rims to install the TPMS.

What does service tire sensor mean?

Whenever your car says service tire monitor system, this means that more than likely you have a bad tire pressure monitor sensor (TPMS). A TPMS or service tire monitor system, just lets you know when your tire pressure is too low or too high. Don’t ignore the warning signs.

Does removing tires affect balance?

Tires are also balanced when a mechanic at a dealership or auto repair shop replaces your tires. A tire is also re-balanced whenever it is removed from the rim and reinstalled back, for example, to patch up a leak. When do tires need to be balanced? Car makers don’t include tire balancing in the maintenance schedule.

Does external TPMS affect balance?

Yes, TPMS will make a difference in balancing.

When do I need to change my tire pressure sensor?

Indirect tire pressure measuring systems or iTPMS sensors will trigger a warning light for any one or all of your tires. But, if you’re confident that your sensors are working properly and you know how to reset and recalibrate your sensors, then you may not have to change the TPMS sensors at the same time as your tires.

Can a TPMS sensor be reset at the shop?

If you don’t want to do this at the shop, you can use a TPMS reset tool to reset the sensors on your own. It’s usually recommended that you go a few miles at 50 mph to allow the sensors to fully calibrate and learn the behavior of the new tires.

Why does the ABS light come on after a tire change?

The ABS or traction control system may be inadvertently activated by these false or inaccurate signals. There is a good chance that during the course of having the tires changed, the wheel sensors may have been bumped or moved causing them to trigger the ABS light to come on.

How much does a wheel speed sensor replacement cost?

ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement Cost The ABS wheel speed sensor replacement cost often ranges from $200 to $400 per sensor. You can expect to pay about $100 to $150 for the wheel speed sensor and another $100 to $300 for the labor.

What to do if your TPMS sensor dies?

To resolve this for you we can run a check, refill your tires, and reset the TPMS so you can safely get back on the road. Sometimes, a TPMS alert means one or more of the TPMS sensor batteries has died. In this situation, you may need to replace the TPMS sensor. All of our store locations can perform these replacement services for you.

What does a TPMS alert mean on a tire?

Usually, a TPMS alert means one or more of your tires has lost air pressure. To resolve this for you we can run a check, refill your tires, and reset the TPMS so you can safely get back on the road. Sometimes, a TPMS alert means one or more of the TPMS sensor batteries has died.

What happens if the Stabilitrak system is not working?

Cruise Control – Without the StabiliTrak system functioning properly, your Traverse may disable the cruise control. Traction Control Not Working – Your Traverse’s traction control system mostly uses the same sensors to determine if a wheel has broken traction.