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Post by alloy171 on Feb 17, 2009 21:28:42 GMT -5
I ran over a loading ramp in my 08 SVM Aveo5. I replaced all 4 wheels and tires with same size tires. However, my low air alert is showing on the dash. What activates this? Is it something with the stock wheels?
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loose
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Post by loose on Feb 19, 2009 1:08:44 GMT -5
it activates when theres different pressure levels in different wheels. did you check them?
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Post by pontiac1976 on Jun 19, 2009 15:51:09 GMT -5
I would say did you check to see if the new rims got the sensor put in.
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Post by phizyx on Aug 9, 2009 17:31:26 GMT -5
I own a 2008 Aveo5 hatchback and recently put aftermarket 16" wheels on it. I also bought new Cooper 205/45/R16 tires. And now the low pressure light is always on. "pontiac1976" rhetorically asks above whether or not the sensors were put in...
I highly doubt that the guys who installed my tires on my wheels knew anything about putting in any "sensors".
How does one go about putting the sensors in the wheels/tires? I found a set of (4) sensors online for about $200, but they just looked like basic air valve stems... Is that the sensor?
Or, instead of spending $200, is there anyway that I can turn off the low pressure indicator light? Or have someone disconnect/remove the air pressure monitoring system altogether?? Is this something that a Chevy service/repair shop could do for me?
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Post by pontiac1976 on Aug 10, 2009 18:40:05 GMT -5
They should have bigger part that mounts in the inside of the rim .
Can you post pic of the ones you got. I not sure all are on the same signal if they are there's few different types. but they cost more then the reg valves . Some bolt in on the valve some use a stainless steel strap that goes around the rim.
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Post by phizyx on Aug 13, 2009 14:53:00 GMT -5
pontiac1976 -- you are correct. There is a larger square/rectangular piece at the base of the valve stems (which looks like where the electrical/computer-chip for the sensor would be). It also bolts into the rim.
If I got into the dashboard and removed the light bulb for the low pressure warning light... would this solve my problem? I don't need any warning light for my tire pressure. What do you guys think?
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Post by pontiac1976 on Aug 14, 2009 0:20:56 GMT -5
Yes if you are not useing it do not want to see the light that would work. " Take out the light bulb for it."   ;D |
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