Re-programming TPMS sensors on a GM vehicle using El-50448 TPMS Re-Learn Tool (2019 Chevy Impala)

In this video, I use a basic Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) tool re-learn tool to re-program my TPMS in my 2019 Chevrolet Impala.
The TPMS re-learn tool I used is an Augocom EI-50448, though there are many identical looking ones out there.
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For anyone else with a 2014-2020 Impala (likely very similar procedure for other GM vehicles), here is how to do a TPMS re-learn:
1) Enter diagnostics mode by holding the ignition start/stop button for 5 seconds (do not press the brake pedal)
2) Find the tire pressures page on the dash display
3) Hold down the ‘checkmark’ button on the steering wheel. The horn will sound twice
4) Go to the front left tire. Position the TPMS tool near the valve stem and hold the button until the horn beeps
5) Go to the front right tire, and do the same thing
6) Go to the rear right tire, and do the same thing
7) Go to the rear left tire, and do the same thing
8) The horn will double beep to indicate success. Turn off the ignition, start car, and you should be set!
Note that you may need to hold the button for a while... it took close to 30 seconds to pair the first TPMS sensor. Just hold the button until the car beeps at you at each wheel.
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[@jamesyurick2201]

After many unsuceesful tries with other videos I came across this one. It it is the best and fixed my problems relearning the TPMS on my 2015 Tahoe Z71 after rotating tires. I used the cheap Amazon EL-50558. Important note: as he says in the video sometimes you have to keep holding the button down since it can take longer on different tire positions. Also, I used the 5 second hold on the start button (don't press the brake pedal) and did it without the engine running.

[@davechupp7922]

It worked! Getting to the learning mode on my Buick is a little different, but just as easy. The rest of the procedure is identical. It took less than 2 minutes. I bought the EL-50448 from Amazon. A different brand, but identical unit for less than $13. I am so grateful for you and this video. Thank you.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

You're welcome, glad you were able to get it programmed!

[@Nelosification]

Bought one and worked first time 😊 Apparently the garage said all my tpm sensors where faulty at £100 a pop they lied. Great video thank you saved me money.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Great to hear!

[@dting22]

Just did this on my 2023 Camaro SS. Exactly as you described. I previously could not get one of the tpms sensors to detect while I tried the reset sequence with the engine running. But your video inspired me to use the five-second start button hold to get the car into tpms reset mode with the engine off. I suspect the engine, while running, must send out enough RF interference to mess with the weak signal coming out of the reset tool. Anyway, doing the procedure with engine off worked great. Thanks!

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Glad it worked better for you with engine off! Nice ride too!

[@JohnJones-ij1mb]

Ordered unit from Amazon... set my tires with ease on my PontiacG8gt! Thanks for the how to vid!👍🏿

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Excellent, glad it the Australian cars use the same system. Awesome car btw!!

[@Alfredo-dh4vd]

Thanks! I kept trying to do it on my 2018 impala while I had the car on and it wouldn't relearn :-/ now thanks to your video I got it now

[@rubbercheesereviews]

You're welcome, glad it helped!

[@jeanettelewis4457]

Thank you so much for the detailed video!

[@teresadamon4277]

Thank you so much for posting this video. Saved me a ton of money.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

You're welcome, very glad to hear!!

[@PermaVexed]

Solid tutorial, thanks a lot

[@mattcampbell3363]

Thanks. This worked for my 2020 chevy traverse. Also try pointing the antenna through the rubber to the back side of the valve stem.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I'll give that a shot when I switch back to winters, thanks!

[@Whereisgod666]

Thanks for the tip about keep pushing the button!

[@michelmarquette8262]

thanks! for my opel top !

[@biondatiziana]

Thanks for the clear video -- very helpful. I bought a similar-looking tool but it came with no instructions whatsoever.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

You're welcome, glad it helped!

[@T.Starks83]

Thanks worked perfectly

[@ianstewartorr8455]

Greetings from Scotland thanks 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@rubbercheesereviews]

You are very welcome!

[@clnelson321]

That black antenna is also a great way to hold against the sidewall/rim as close to the valvestem as possible. Try holding it straight on to the rubber the closest to the valve and it might help it pick up the signal better. Especially true with a weak transmitter.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

That hasn't been my experience - I tried a few new ways of holding it when reprogramming tonight after reading some comments similar to yours. I think the unit scans codes until a connection is made, so sometimes it is very quick to 'connect', and other times it takes much longer.

[@Ole_Friis_Heesgaard]

@V Nelson Thanks for tip, that did it for me 🙂

[@cesarle2336]

It worked for me also, thanks for the tip :D

[@mscott570]

My 2019 GMC Terrain owners manual directed me to a GM tools website to purchase a device that costs $300.00😂. Not happening!! Purchasing one of these ASAP. Thanks👍

[@rubbercheesereviews]

You're welcome - much cheaper!!

[@armandonavarro1459]

Totally worked. $9 on amazon.

[@kway313]

Thanks for helping 💯

[@cliffjamerson3107]

Thanks

[@fernandohood5542]

GM Engineers are smart.

[@davidthompson1076]

If you put the antenna close to the tire much faster just a tip and a single press of the button is all that is needed

[@rubbercheesereviews]

That hasn't been my experience - I tried a few new ways of holding it when reprogramming tonight after reading your comment and a couple similar. I think the unit scans codes until a connection is made, so sometimes it is very quick to 'connect', and other times it takes much longer.

[@martinfowler6906]

Thanks!

[@mhmdjbr93]

God bless your soul 🙏

[@marcofaucher1918]

you can do exactly the same thing with out this tool! just to deflate your tire until the horn beep! exactly the same result.

[@jamesjenkins9568]

Were you able to get them to reset while your snow tires were on??? Thats the problem I'm having with my new rims the sensor isn't working

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Yes, I have my all-seasons and snows on different rims, and I use this tool to program the system each time I do a tire swap. If you are having problems, possibly one of your TPMS sensors is bad. Apparently TPMS sensors typically last 5-10 years, though my limited experience with them is that the OEM ones last a little over 10 years.

[@arontesfay2520]

You're supposed to hold the antenna against the sidewall of the tire. Sometimes, it may not read the sensor if you don't do that

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I've tried holding the antenna different ways (especially after receiving similar comments after posting this video) - it makes no difference at all to me. I believe the delay is as it cycles through codes and may be influenced by battery level of the tool and/or TPMS

[@seangowan7441]

Can this help if a tire is reading low than others and i check the pressure manually and it's fine?

[@rubbercheesereviews]

It depends why you are having this issue - if the sensors aren't corresponding to the correct tire, reprogramming will help. If the sensor is just reading incorrectly, I doubt this would help. Have you checked all tires to see if one actually is the low pressure reported by your vehicle?

[@knngame8652]

Lo compré y parece q funciona esperemos haber si me vuelve a dar el error o no...

[@rgl168]

I've seen some other people performed the relearn process by releasing air in the tires. Can you see if that works?

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I don't believe that process works on newer GM vehicles (it isn't mentioned in my 2019 Impala owners manual, but was detailed in my 2007 DTS owners manual). I'll try next time I have the air compressor out and post back.

[@Ben-tr]

My 2019 chevy trax doesn't show tire pressure ..it happened all of a sudden ,haven't changed tire or sensors idk what caused this..I ordered one on ebay

[@cesarqba]

Do you change the tire sensor ? I did you go straight with this machine ?

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I swapped my winters tires with my summers. Each set of tires are on their own rims with TPMS sensors.

[@sohailrashid8633]

Hi I have one of these but my red light keeps flashing can u help pls

[@darrinfrench9018]

can you set a specific pressure number? 40 psi is too high, like to drop it to 30 psi

[@Greenkabin]

That remote come in automatically compatible with gm vehicles?

[@rubbercheesereviews]

It is compatible with many modern GM vehicles. Product listing pages should show compatibility by model and year.

[@6hilltop6]

Touch the tip of the tool to the rubber of the tire where the sensor would be inside the tire

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I've tried this and other strategies suggested in the comments of this video but never found a way that produced better results.

[@Bodybydubs]

What if I have a bad one? My front right is bad it wot let me do the rest

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I haven't had a sensor die on me, but a quick search indicates that the system will not allow you to complete a re-learn with a bad sensor, unfortunately.

[@curtisgarcia5732]

Can this also be done even though some sensors are working, to find out which one is the problem

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I suppose that would work... if you go from tire-to-tire and find out which one doesn't cause the car to beep. With that said, if you have one bad sensor, it is likely that the others will go bad relatively soon so might be worth swapping them all.

[@turgutnehat2915]

how it work on Vauxhall Insignia 2014 face i dont active re-learn mode pls somebody help me ?

[@pv510]

Did you buy oem tpms sensors?

[@rubbercheesereviews]

They are OEM TPMS sensors - the rims/tires shown in the video are what came on the car from factory. My snow tires (not shown) are mounted on take-off rims from a 2015 Impala LT which also have OEM sensors.

[@davidh9820]

I just tried to relearn the tires after rotations. And for some reason when I get to the rear right tire it will not detect it and it times out on me the whole process. It’s crazy insane why this companies got to make that so difficult.

[@TheDomokosi]

Hey guys, any idea why a 2017 GM Vauxhall Insignia doesn't go into service/learning mode? Holding the check mark don't do anything. Thanks

[@rubbercheesereviews]

To get into service mode, you first need to hold the start/stop button (without pressing on the brake) if you have keyless ignition.

[@TheDomokosi]

@@rubbercheesereviews Thanks for the reply. I did hold the start/stop button, instruments went live fine, but still couldn't put the car in learning mode by holding th check mark on stearing wheel. Will comment again when and if I succed.

[@tamasgombkoto409]

​@@TheDomokosiCould you solve it? I have the same car and same problem.

[@secondhandmerchandise]

4:48 Holy cow what size tires do you have??? that can hold 236 psi? Wow

[@jckhammer]

Nothing wow about it. Its metric not PSI ..If he had it on imperial it would show PSI at about 35 or so. I assume you live in the U.S.

[@secondhandmerchandise]

@@jckhammer Yes, in the US. Thanks for clearing that up.

[@jckhammer]

@@secondhandmerchandise NP , I'm in canada and my Silverado has both metric and imperial. My older uncles need it on imperial as all they know is PSI. I'm use to the metric Kpa lol. Cheers

[@ALLI2010able]

Hi dear, Could u please if know about Mercedes?? Thank u for channel

[@ZaytoCreations]

Someone please help me. I bought one but it isn’t working. I have the same model of tool. My gauge just saying saying that my front left is low but it’s shows a reading that’s way off. But the tool WILL NOT WORK

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Is your gauge showing low, or a reading that's way off? If the car says the tire pressure is LO or "---" after previously working (i.e. if you didn't swap tires), that is an indication that the TPMS sensor has gone bad. With that said, if you know the TPMS sensor is good, try buying another tool - the first one I bought on Amazon was a dud and wouldnt work even though the indicator light made it look like it was working.

[@TavonEMasonSr]

It picked up my front left but not the others

[@rubbercheesereviews]

That is annoying... how old are the sensors in the tires?

[@TavonEMasonSr]

@@rubbercheesereviews thanks for getting back to me. My car is a 2018 impalal. Crazy thing is I re did it and it picked up my front left and rears but would not pick up my front right

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I'm surprised with the car that new. I would try again a couple times - occasionally it will take a LONG time of holding to get a connection. I'm not 100% sure if these are accurate, but I found the following suggestions when I previously had issues (at that time I had a dud TPMS programmer) : 1) before programming, drive the car. 2) ensure front wheels are straight.

[@TavonEMasonSr]

@@rubbercheesereviews ok thank you I'll do that

[@jonathangodbout6645]

It work just fine on my 2011 silverado

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Excellent, glad to hear!

[@merrinomay7986]

I got a similar device. My 2010 Toyota Prius is showing a no communication with one of the TPS. Can I use this device to know which one?

[@rubbercheesereviews]

These are manufacturer-specific. If you have one that works with Toyota (and not this one), you can probably tell by doing a re-learn and noting when the car stops responding (GM beeps the horn after each successful tire, I assume other brands do similar).

[@merrinomay7986]

@@rubbercheesereviews I will try if it works that way. By the way, how do you like your Impala? It has a sharp looking interior.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

@@merrinomay7986 Sounds good! I really like the Impala - plenty of space, good compromise between handling/performance and comfort, and good value compared to similarly-sized cars.

[@merrinomay7986]

@@rubbercheesereviews 1.5 turbo? peppy?

[@rubbercheesereviews]

@@merrinomay7986 I think you are thinking of Malibu. Impala is either 2.5 or 3.6. I have the 3.6L - really peppy and fun to drive, and reasonably good gas mileage (I average 32MPG on longer trips)

[@krisk1547]

Amazon sold it to me as universal tool even that it says gm on it.

[@carolcalcagno2281]

Will it work for a 2005 Chrysler crossfire

[@rubbercheesereviews]

No; a quick search suggests that you will need an "8821 Relearn magnet". Search for Chrysler Crossfire TPMS Relearn

[@tukufuzubar7023]

The reason why it's taking so long, is because you're holding it in the wrong position. You need to point the antenna towards the tire not away from it

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Not true - I've played around with how I hold the programmer on subsequent tire swaps after other people left similar comments, and it really doesn't make any difference. For each swap, I find that 2 or 3 TPMS sensors register very quickly, but 1 or 2 tend to take a bit longer.

[@goldwingconepatterns2565]

@@rubbercheesereviews Each sensor has a battery within it. Some might be weaker than others depending on age or when last replaced. Time on the shelf may play a role if they have never been replaced.

[@rsmith317]

Just did this with my 2014 Chevy Malibu at the gas station….. and of course everybody lives in a constant state of fear. There was a woman pumping gas and as my horn kept honking she was jumping and staring at me wondering whats going on.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Hahaha, I usually do mine at the office now (empty parking lot, not many people around) because I get some weird looks from people walking by when I do it in the driveway!

[@victormanuel-uk8hl]

having a home designated for the tool helps ,if you replace the item back where it belongs.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

For sure - I also remove the battery between uses, but have a dedicated "TPMS sensor" battery kept in the box.

[@flexlocovasquez852]

Does the vehicle need to be on or off

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Leave the engine off. Someone commented on here that the process didn't work (or didn't work reliably) with engine running

[@SPNCRYS]

Thanks for the video, anyone now if this tool works for a 2016, Chrysler 200?

[@rubbercheesereviews]

This particular model likely won't, but there are others that are advertised to work with Chrysler. U508 is a model suggested when I did a search, though I haven't tried one.

[@JosephMbidi]

Just disconnected the battery cable from positive and negative. Then wait 15 minutes. And put back on. Everything is gonna be normal

[@HovsepG.]

Didn't work for my Chevy volt 2017 :(

[@Ben-tr]

I wish there was a universal for different cars

[@user-gw6bo9ez7k]

My car is tahoe 2007 good or not fat ...,

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I believe for that generation of GM, no tool is required. There should be a way to get into re-learn mode, then you can go around releasing pressure tire-by-tire. Take a look at your owner's manual.

[@jaredpatterson1701]

😭 nothing I'm doing is working! My car doesn't have that tire menu. I only get tire learning active by holding lock/unlock buttons.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

What year and make/model of car? A few possible issues: your car doesn't use this type of TPMS programming tool, your TPMS sensors are bad (e.g. dead batteries), or your TPMS programming tool is bad (my first one didn't work).

[@jaredpatterson1701]

@@rubbercheesereviews it's supposed to be for a 2010 impala, and the tool is the same one you're using. I guess it could be dead sensors..

[@rubbercheesereviews]

@Jared Patterson From a quick web search for 2010 Impala, I think you just need to remove (or add) air one tire at a time for the re-learn; give that a try. There is also a good chance that TPMS batteries are dead - the sensors in my 2007 DTS started giving out at around 10 years old.

[@jefferybecerra6598]

My tool is beeping on every tire except the last tire which is the back driver side...

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Might be a dying TPMS sensor/battery. If you know it is working, start over - I had a similar issue once where I had to start over twice before my right front would register (the TPMS sensors are about 5 years old). I'm not sure if this is due to a fading battery, or just a fluke.

[@bnbb2004]

I'm experiencing the exact same thing, where the last tire (back driver) is not beeping. I've tried like 5 times. Smh 🙄 I have another tool. Maybe, I should send this 1 back and try the one u have in the video.

[@davechupp7922]

My last tire took a couple of try's. I was a little anxious until it worked.

[@CaptEricS]

I'm an ASE CMAT and this whole system is crap. What water head thought of this !?? My 2001 Corvette resttes itself when then PSI is correct. I've used this VXDAS GL- 50448 on my 2012 Acadia 3 time = CRAP

[@mendoza5569]

Tools world for Nissan

[@davidjones3429]

Does this tool program new TPMS ?

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I believe so - I haven't used it on brand new TPMS sensors before, however I bought take-off rims from another Impala to use for snow tires, and this was able to program them.

[@devanlabarre3543]

I don't think you actually need the tool. If you release about 5 psi, the sensor with transmit on its own. I mean if you don't want to let the air out of your tire, then yes the tool is very good. I bought one off Amazon and it does work nice.😊

[@halmoore5028]

if I fill the rear left the front left is being read on the screen -- now what

[@rubbercheesereviews]

I would use the device to re-program your TPMS system... likely your car was last reprogrammed before a tire rotation (or maybe you had snow tires put on, and when your summers were put on, they went onto different positions). The procedure is short and easy.

[@rabbit73au]

You are holding it wrong you have to rest the black antenna against the tyre it will work quicker

[@rubbercheesereviews]

Thanks for your comment - I tried that way the previous time I swapped tires (the instructions recommend either holding the tool perpendicular to the valve stem, or parallel to it with the antenna against the sidewall like you suggest), but I didn't notice any real difference. I'll try next again next swap and update this video if required.

[@rabbit73au]

I tried it the way you showed when I got mine and it took longer than holding the top against the sidewall

[@rubbercheesereviews]

@@rabbit73au I've tried holding my tool a few different ways after reading your comment (and others) - it really doesn't make much difference how I hold it.

[@michmanm3438]

Ни хера не понял,но очень интересно.

[@wanjauBaron]

I paid $1.99 on ebay. Lol

[@kenpumphrey8384]

Say the 20 bucks and just let air out around the car instead of using the tool.

[@rubbercheesereviews]

That is an acceptable way to do it on vehicles where it works... but not on many modern GM vehicles.

[@luckyluke33]

metal valve caps... ouch....

[@roddycreswell8613]

Get on with it already

[@rv10flyer84]

Let me give you a piece of advice…go up there to that little gear and then to playback speed and turn it on 2X. That should satisfy your impatience.

[@roddycreswell8613]

@@rv10flyer84 let me give you a piece of advice, Get a life.

[@elizabethmartinez1490]

@@roddycreswell8613says the person acting like a child💀

[@roddycreswell8613]

Who cares what ypu think? Get on with it already.​@elizabethmartinez1490

[@kielfeschuk4790]

You wanna meet god little dude???

[@jeremymontana4648]

You talk entirely too much. SHOW ME WHAT TO DOOOOOO

[@rubbercheesereviews]

FF to @2:00

[@J.ROfficials]

Does this work on a Toyota 🥲

[@rgl168]

Not with this method. You need something like an AUTEL that records all the IDs around the car and then upload those IDs to the car via ODB2 port.