2019 Silverado

[sklunk]

I got my EL 50448 (TPMS) Tool a few days ago. $14.55 Free shipping from China.

It seemed to work on the first wheel, Second and then I could not find the sweet spot on the third. Then the system timed out. I was showing low battery as well.

I was using an outdated but new Duracell Pro battery. A battery tester said the battery was good.

Of course I opened the unit. Well made, surface mount technology and chrystal controlled. Thinking of ways to increase the output, but that may be premature. Just too cold to play with it now.

Make sure you are holding the antenna of the tool over the sidewall of the tire and not over the edge of the wheel rim or near the tip of the valve stem. The TPMS sensor is actually mounted lower on the valve stem so it sticks "into" the tire further. If you are holding the tool near the wheel rim you are actually farther away from the sensor plus the metal of the wheel can block some of the signal.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Thanks. Different reviews say different things. Some do say to touch the valve stem. Another that a few inches away is better. Curious which orientation the antenna radiates at best. Are truck RIMS worse than passenger car alloy rims for this?

The problem is, I don't know if the TPM is being exited by my signal at all, or if the vehicle receiver isn't seeing the TPM signal when excited.

 

[ruffdog]

TPMS tool Quote: "Ensure that the vehicle is in the TPMS learn mode and follow the service procedure. Hold tool against the sidewall of the tire near the valve stem. Depress learn button while holding tool against tire sidewall. The green LED indicates the tool is transmitting."

I always put the end of the tool against the sidewall just off the rim and push the button once and wait for the horn to honk. It has always worked for me.

 

[Industrial Toys]

Has anyone with the 08 Sierra 2500 SLT, Duramax (or similar year) have issues with the rear wheels for TPM programming?

Using the inflate/deflate method, I started leaning the Passenger Rear tire against the building closer to the front of the vehicle and learn it there, then mount it. A hassle!

 

[Rustyiron]

Just read that GM is partnering with IH on a new 4500 & 5500 models.

 

[WilliamBos]

Just read that GM is partnering with IH on a new 4500 & 5500 models.

Yupp - started after the Ford Navistar Divorce.

Here it is - will be released at Indy Work Truck Show.

 

[Rustyiron]

Can't tell much from that pic, but sure hope it's not a copy of the IH "terra star"? I forget the name but remember it's butt ugly!:laughing:

 

[Rustyiron]

Can't tell much from that pic, but sure hope it's not a copy of the IH "terra star"? I forget the name but remember it's butt ugly!:laughing:

Are they using the IH motor or the Isuzu?

 

[dgl24087]

It's going to be similar to the deal with Ford on the 650 and 750 series a few years ago. Navistar will build the frame and GM will supply the cab and hood, it will be Duramax powered.

 

[Snobdds]

GM will finally have a real front axle under that thing. :laughing:

 

[k0ua]

Just finished monkeying in the cold with my stupid 08 Sierra TPS system. I can't get it to see all the tires. Sometimes one, but not another and never all of them.

Sure hope GM has sorted this BS out since my 08.

A friend calls them Government motors, another Garbage Motors, but I think Gimmick Motors might be a best description. Never had trouble with the Duramax (Touch vinyl and fake wood) but it's all the junky gimmicky stuff that's given me the problems.

The TPS on my 2010 Silverado works fine.

On another front, some 4wd pickups have an air ride system to lower the height for town and highway, and raise the height about 3 inches for trail.

 

[k0ua]

Looks very nice, but call me when they put a solid front axle with l/o hubs and a truck frame in one.

You phone is going to be as lonely as the old Maytag repairman.

 

[Industrial Toys]

I kind of like the RIDE my "Fake" front axle provides.

If I didn't, maybe I would drive a Ford or Dodge. Helps you stay awake on those long days, trying to keep it between the lines. lol

 

[Rustyiron]

I kind of like the RIDE my "Fake" front axle provides.

If I didn't, maybe I would drive a Ford or Dodge. Helps you stay awake on those long days, trying to keep it between the lines. lol

If you only knew the hours of fun we had on the jobsite "messing" around with Ford vs Chebby thing, particularly with the front car like suspension on GM trucks. When all the kidding is over, I've seen the Chevy's thrashed & worked just as hard as any other and do just fine. For me, you just don't hold up a work truck with torsion bars and swing arms.

 

[WilliamBos]

It's going to be similar to the deal with Ford on the 650 and 750 series a few years ago. Navistar will build the frame and GM will supply the cab and hood, it will be Duramax powered.

There will be two trucks - a navistar version with navistar power too.

 

[WilliamBos]

Hopefully GM will buy ball joints with grease fittings and unit bearings from Moog for these new 1500’s, too much junk from them in the past.

 

[timswi]

Hopefully GM will buy ball joints with grease fittings and unit bearings from Moog for these new 1500’s, too much junk from them in the past.

I can honestly say I have not replaced a front end part on any GM trucks built from the 1990's on and a few of them went 200K on the original ball joints and suspensions. The only under the truck repairs were one exhaust system, one fuel pump (at 175k) ,a couple of rear u-joints and general brake replacements.

 

[ruffdog]

Hopefully GM will buy ball joints with grease fittings and unit bearings from Moog for these new 1500’s, too much junk from them in the past.

The neighbor has a F250 that gets ball joints often. That is not a fun job.

 

[Btown]

The neighbor has a F250 that gets ball joints often. That is not a fun job.

Put a new set on my 250 two years ago, it was 15 years old and it was the first time they were replaced.

 

[jwstewar]

I don't think having grease fittings vs. not is as big of deal as it used to be. I've had 4 Chevy Trucks - 6 if you count our Trailblazer and Suburban. The only one that needed anything ever replaced on the front end was a '93 S/10 had to have an idler arm replaced and guess what, it had grease fittings. I can always tell when my '99 Silverado is getting ready for an oil change, the steering gets a little stiffer and you can hear it. Once greased no issues, has been that way since day 1. The 'burb only has a couple grease fittings on it, it doesn't have the same "issue." Heck, my old Honda had 310k miles on it, not a single grease fitting. No front end parts were ever replaced on it. I had it aligned around 280k miles when I put the last set of tires on it, they said nothing was out of spec and nothing was worn. So I don't buy into the fact that if it doesn't have grease fittings it is crap.