Removing Tire Sensors on '95 - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

40zr1 · 11-18-2007

I would like to remove the tire sensors from the wheels on my '95. Besides the constant light on the dash, will it hurt the computer or anything if I take off the tire sensors. Is there a way to disable the light other than removing bulb from dash?

tccrab · 11-18-2007

It will not hurt you car's computer in any way, shape, or form.
In fact, if you drive anywhere near the speed "Where Life Begins", removing the wheel sensors could save your life.
In the last couple of years I've heard of at least two wheel sensor failing at speed causing massive wheel imbalance.
At warp 180 it would easily cause your car to become uncontrollable.

As far as I know, you will have to remove the bulb from the DIS.
I'm guessing that it is controlled by the BCM and not by the ECM (but I'm not sure), and that's why tuners aren't able to program it out of the DIS.

There's not a fuse in the fuse box specifically for that function so you are out of luck there.

Hopefully someone else will chime in with more information.

Demps · 11-18-2007

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Originally Posted by 40zr1

Besides the constant light on the dash, will it hurt the computer or anything if I take off the tire sensors.

No

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Originally Posted by 40zr1

Is there a way to disable the light other than removing bulb from dash?

Yes, but the light is the easiest. You can remove the LTPWS module in the dash behind the radio/DIC.

petefias · 11-19-2007

On the '95 once you removed all four sensors from the wheels it will not set the light immediately. The light will set after the third time you've driven over 30 minutes. Once set, you cannot reset it without the sensors being in place.

Take the bulb out or the LTPWS module out.

WB9MCW · 11-20-2007

Hey Pete my lite is on every time I fire up --it goes out after 1/8 mile of rollin--do you think a reset would be a fix to this.

how do i do a reset if so?

petefias · 11-21-2007

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Originally Posted by WB9MCW

Hey Pete my lite is on every time I fire up --it goes out after 1/8 mile of rollin--do you think a reset would be a fix to this.

how do i do a reset if so?

Once a code is set the light will not go away, even if the sensors are working until you clear it. If the light goes out after the car is rolling it means the sensors are working.

To clear the code simply ground terminal 6 (ground is terminal 4 and 5) 3 times in a row. It is a little tricky, but all it requires is a piece of wire. The procedure is explained in the Service Manual. If you don't already have it I can highly recommend.

WB9MCW · 11-21-2007

Thnx Pete,

Nice to figure that out!

Where is the best place to score a manual?

petefias · 11-22-2007

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Originally Posted by WB9MCW

Thnx Pete,

Nice to figure that out!

Where is the best place to score a manual?

www.helminc.com

It is under "Shop/Service Information"

40zr1 · 11-22-2007

Bryan
Gordon Killebrew sells a diagnostic grounding plugs and manual kit for 94-96 vettes. I've used these plugs and manual several times to troubleshoot my car.

WB9MCW · 11-22-2007

Thanx guys for the info

11-18-2007	#1
40zr1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boutte, LA 70039 Posts: 33	Removing Tire Sensors on '95 I would like to remove the tire sensors from the wheels on my '95. Besides the constant light on the dash, will it hurt the computer or anything if I take off the tire sensors. Is there a way to disable the light other than removing bulb from dash?

11-18-2007	#2
tccrab Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Folsom CA Posts: 1,654	Re: Removing Tire Sensors on '95 It will not hurt you car's computer in any way, shape, or form. In fact, if you drive anywhere near the speed "Where Life Begins", removing the wheel sensors could save your life. In the last couple of years I've heard of at least two wheel sensor failing at speed causing massive wheel imbalance. At warp 180 it would easily cause your car to become uncontrollable. As far as I know, you will have to remove the bulb from the DIS. I'm guessing that it is controlled by the BCM and not by the ECM (but I'm not sure), and that's why tuners aren't able to program it out of the DIS. There's not a fuse in the fuse box specifically for that function so you are out of luck there. Hopefully someone else will chime in with more information. __________________ TomC '90ZR1 #792 Honorary Pirate [B]If it ain't FUN, you're doing something terribly WRONG. [/B]

11-19-2007	#4
petefias Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 147	Re: Removing Tire Sensors on '95 On the '95 once you removed all four sensors from the wheels it will not set the light immediately. The light will set after the third time you've driven over 30 minutes. Once set, you cannot reset it without the sensors being in place. Take the bulb out or the LTPWS module out.

11-20-2007	#5
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Removing Tire Sensors on '95 Hey Pete my lite is on every time I fire up --it goes out after 1/8 mile of rollin--do you think a reset would be a fix to this. how do i do a reset if so? __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

11-21-2007	#7
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Removing Tire Sensors on '95 Thnx Pete, Nice to figure that out! Where is the best place to score a manual? __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

11-22-2007	#9
40zr1 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boutte, LA 70039 Posts: 33	Re: Removing Tire Sensors on '95 Bryan Gordon Killebrew sells a diagnostic grounding plugs and manual kit for 94-96 vettes. I've used these plugs and manual several times to troubleshoot my car.