TPMS reset tool.....WORKED!

Frank237 · 06-09-2017, 08:21 PM

Several months back I found a set of OEM , 2016 black SS wheels , with tPMS sensors, allowing me to keep a set of all seasons and summers mounted and ready to go.

Installed the spare wheels with my original Goodyear run flat's last week. Immediately I got a TPMS error icon. I bought a Chinese, reset tool off of E Bay for $29 IIRC a few months back. Saw the link someplace here on the Forum.

Got out the manual today, installed a 9V battery in the tool and in 90 seconds had all four reset! I seldom have anything involving electronics or computers go this smoothly. Considering my closest Dealer, 45 miles away...Wanted $30 to do a reset. I'm quite happy.

FN in MT

Sub · 06-09-2017, 10:53 PM

Was it that orange one? Yah it worked on my ss too. Took like a month to arrive though!

Klayman · 06-10-2017, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Frank237

Several months back I found a set of OEM , black SS wheels , allowing me to keep a set of all seasons and summers mounted and ready to go.

Installed the spare wheels with my original Goodyear run flat's last week. Immediately I got a TPMS error icon. I bought a Chinese, reset tool off of E Bay for $29 IIRC a few months back. Saw the link someplace here on the Forum.

Got out the manual today, installed a 9V battery in the tool and in 90 seconds had all four reset! I seldom have anything involving electronics or computers go this smoothly. Considering my closest Dealer, 45 miles away...Wanted $30 to do a reset. I'm quite happy.

FN in MT

There is not a procedure to reset the tpms through the dash/controls of the car itself? Were they new sensors?

Frank237 · 06-10-2017, 10:03 AM

Yes....new sensors, in my spare set of wheels. NOT aware of any reset through the dash screen. I only read the manual as far as HOW to use the tool. I believe the relearn tool is required.

SUB.... No mine is BLUE. Model: XSCAN, OEC-T5, EL-50448.

PolynesianPowerhouse · 06-10-2017, 10:08 AM

if you are gonna change wheels.... hands down the best thing to have in the tool box. I switched to the new track/DD wheels, and half way down to DC to visit family, the sensors finally realized, they hadn't been reprogrammed. I pulled over to a rest stop off, 95, did the reset activation on the display and walked around the car once, putting the EL-50448 tool near each stem. horn honks at each wheel when done. Easy fix

*mlee* · 10-28-2018, 05:49 PM

^^^I'm using the same EL-50448 tool and can't get it to work.

Step 1) Enter learn mode... horn honks twice.

Step 2) Place tool near stem and hit the button. Green light flashes but does not make connection (no horn honk).

Tried placing it on the rubber near the wheel, right on the valve stem and right where the sensor would be on the wheel.

Guess I'll head down to discount tire and have them do it.

ninetres · 10-29-2018, 12:55 PM

Cheap $16 Amazon tool worked perfectly and reset mine last week. Was actually impressed that it worked lol. My buddy works at costco tire shop and said it’s easier, and worked better than the $1500 tool they use lol.

Tyl3r · 10-29-2018, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetres

Cheap $16 Amazon tool worked perfectly and reset mine last week. Was actually impressed that it worked lol. My buddy works at costco tire shop and said it’s easier, and worked better than the $1500 tool they use lol.

This. I paid $15 or so.

Dave-ROR · 10-29-2018, 01:14 PM

I have an Autel tool.. works perfect.. but not cheap (it does work for far more cars though of course... and has a lot more features).

Bought once.. use for multiple cars over the years

KirkH · 10-31-2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetres

Cheap $16 Amazon tool worked perfectly and reset mine last week. Was actually impressed that it worked lol. My buddy works at costco tire shop and said it’s easier, and worked better than the $1500 tool they use lol.

Yep. Works great every time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

*mlee* · 10-31-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ninetres

Cheap $16 Amazon tool worked perfectly and reset mine last week. Was actually impressed that it worked lol. My buddy works at costco tire shop and said it’s easier, and worked better than the $1500 tool they use lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyl3r

This. I paid $15 or so.

Does not work on my car...

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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

I have an Autel tool.. works perfect.. but not cheap (it does work for far more cars though of course... and has a lot more features).

Bought once.. use for multiple cars over the years

This is what I was looking at today. If it works I'll pay the 135. It does have some nice features.

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Originally Posted by KirkH

Yep. Works great every time.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Exactly what I purchased. At least I'm on only out a few bucks and a battery.

KirkH · 11-01-2018, 10:55 AM

You must’ve gotten a bad one Mike.

*mlee* · 11-01-2018, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by KirkH

You must’ve gotten a bad one Mike.

That's kind of what I'm thinking... I may try a return and see what happens.

I tried it on my 2010 Tahoe and 2018 Silverado as well and it didn't work.

JamesNoBrakes · 11-08-2018, 11:46 PM

The key for me was pointing the antenna AT the sensor through the tire. Just holding it close or near doesn't do it, its directional.

06-09-2017, 08:21 PM	#1
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	TPMS reset tool.....WORKED! Several months back I found a set of OEM , 2016 black SS wheels , with tPMS sensors, allowing me to keep a set of all seasons and summers mounted and ready to go. Installed the spare wheels with my original Goodyear run flat's last week. Immediately I got a TPMS error icon. I bought a Chinese, reset tool off of E Bay for $29 IIRC a few months back. Saw the link someplace here on the Forum. Got out the manual today, installed a 9V battery in the tool and in 90 seconds had all four reset! I seldom have anything involving electronics or computers go this smoothly. Considering my closest Dealer, 45 miles away...Wanted $30 to do a reset. I'm quite happy. FN in MT Last edited by Frank237; 06-10-2017 at 10:04 AM.

06-09-2017, 10:53 PM	#2
Sub Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Ny Posts: 859	Was it that orange one? Yah it worked on my ss too. Took like a month to arrive though! __________________ My Car Blog and mods. Previous Chevys: 2016 2ss, 2015 C7 z51, 2004 C5 Z06

06-10-2017, 10:08 AM	#5
PolynesianPowerhouse Big Samoan ina little car Drives: 2016 camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tofiga Island Posts: 1,872	if you are gonna change wheels.... hands down the best thing to have in the tool box. I switched to the new track/DD wheels, and half way down to DC to visit family, the sensors finally realized, they hadn't been reprogrammed. I pulled over to a rest stop off, 95, did the reset activation on the display and walked around the car once, putting the EL-50448 tool near each stem. horn honks at each wheel when done. Easy fix __________________ Don't sit around and watch everyone else live YOUR dreams...DO SUMPT'N When I see posts asking "whats the best intake, exhaust, etc" .... the answer to that is like a grandfather telling his grandkids "if you put salt on a birds tail, it'll let you catch it" #ThinkAboutIt "Winning Tip: Don't take my (or anyone else's) word for it. GO TEST IT!" - Dennis Grant

10-28-2018, 05:49 PM	#6
mlee CamaroFans.com Drives: ZLE & ZR2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 37,486 View My Garage	^^^I'm using the same EL-50448 tool and can't get it to work. Step 1) Enter learn mode... horn honks twice. Step 2) Place tool near stem and hit the button. Green light flashes but does not make connection (no horn honk). Tried placing it on the rubber near the wheel, right on the valve stem and right where the sensor would be on the wheel. Guess I'll head down to discount tire and have them do it. __________________

10-29-2018, 01:14 PM	#9
Dave-ROR Drives: A few Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Brandon, FL Posts: 854	I have an Autel tool.. works perfect.. but not cheap (it does work for far more cars though of course... and has a lot more features). Bought once.. use for multiple cars over the years __________________ -Dave HPDE/DD: 2018 Camaro ZL1 1LE \|\| HPDE/DD: 2015 Subaru BRZ \|\|Tow Vehicle: 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 8.1L \|\| Weekend toy: 1994 MR2 Turbo \|\| The other weekend toy: 1993 MR2 Turbo \|\| Track car: 1998 Integra Type-R \|\| Race car: 1996 Integra GS-R \|\| New race car build: 1992 Honda Civic Hatchback Too many cars.. never.

06-10-2017, 10:03 AM	#4
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	Yes....new sensors, in my spare set of wheels. NOT aware of any reset through the dash screen. I only read the manual as far as HOW to use the tool. I believe the relearn tool is required. SUB.... No mine is BLUE. Model: XSCAN, OEC-T5, EL-50448.

10-29-2018, 12:55 PM	#7
ninetres Drives: Crush ZLE M6 \| 2000 Corvette FRC Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Cencal Posts: 1,659	Cheap $16 Amazon tool worked perfectly and reset mine last week. Was actually impressed that it worked lol. My buddy works at costco tire shop and said it’s easier, and worked better than the $1500 tool they use lol.

11-01-2018, 10:55 AM	#12
KirkH Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Mosaic Blk Met-SOLD Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: KY Posts: 2,934	You must’ve gotten a bad one Mike. __________________ Official Detailer of CamaroFest 8 & 9 https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum...st-8-pics.html https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=521655&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showt...=547470&page=1 https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527474 No one on Earth has detailed more Camaros. http://KirkTheDetailer.com

11-08-2018, 11:46 PM	#14
JamesNoBrakes Drives: 2SS 1LE Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: AK Posts: 2,299	The key for me was pointing the antenna AT the sensor through the tire. Just holding it close or near doesn't do it, its directional. __________________ Everything happens for a reason, except when it doesn't, but even then, you can, in hindsight, fabricate a reason that satisfies your belief system. 2018 2SS 1LE 2023 Colorado ZR2 2022 Stinger GT-line AWD

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