[Shop-talk] Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

[eric at megageek.com]

Yesterday, I rotated the tires on my 2013 Volt and went to 'relearn' the 
tire pressure sensors.  2011 and many other models allow you to do this 
with a strong magnet or by letting air out of the tire during the 'learn' 
mode.

It appears that this model doesn't allow either and it can only be done 
with a tool.

I ended up buying this one...

>http://www.amazon.com/ATEQ-VT5-One-Button-Trigger-Tool/dp/B0099SL2L0/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1401717804&sr=8-6&keywords=tpms+tool<

(note, I'm not adverse to buying new tools, but really?)

My question is, will there be a 'universal' tool for these TPMS systems? 
It's my understanding that they are being mandated and I'd hate to have to 
buy a new tool for each manufacture.

Anyone else have any other experiences?



Eric P
"Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational 
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