TPMS for 08 Silverado LTZ question

[2050z]

Well DT broke one. Taking truck back to have them fix it.

[Big_gun]

to repair all it is they put new o rings on them... its a small kit... not that big of a deal.

[2050z]

DT reset it, but I am making them inspect it. Was told it could be the battery or the tire was on the front and now the computer cannot read it

[2050z]

DT put it all back together and rotated the tires. Sensor is working fine for now

[the-butcher]

Just pull them out and put regular valve stems in. Stupid sensors I hate em. Discount won't do it ,they said they can't legally

[Tire Master (no more)]

Finally a subject I can help with: There are two different things going on here....
The REBUILD they are charging you for is a little kit...(rubber o-rings, etc.)....the kit costs them about $3.00 and they charge around $10 for the rebuild. It IS recommended by the RMA (Rubber Manufacturers Assoc.) that the stem kit be rebuilt everytime the tire is broken down. Think of the o-rings as being a wax ring on a toilet...once you set them...they are done...must replace when you pull it. Same principle with these o-rings. The SENSOR is a completely different animal. Those are quite pricey ($50-$100) depending on vehicle make...these only need to be replaced when the battery goes out, they are damaged, etc....shelf life on these sensors is 6-8 years. So...if they are wanting to do a TPMS rebuild....they aren't trying to rip you..they are following proper recommended protocol. If they are trying to sell you new SENSORS when yours are working fine...that's BS. FYI: They have a scan tool they use...have them show you your sensor readout...it'll tell you battery life, etc..... Good luck.