Relearn TPMS on GM vehicles without a TPMS tool

In this video after I rotate tires I show how to relearn TPMS on a 2011 Volt and other GM vehicles without a TPMS tool.
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[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

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[@justadbeer]

Worked like a charm for my 2017 Silverado 1500! There was a slight twist in that my horn never beeped when letting out pressure, instead of the horn beeping twice while deflating, the "ad air" (or low tire pres) icon came on for that particular tire. When airing up, the left turn signal started blinking while filling the left tire, rt signal while doing the right tire, etc. Also the horn beep twice when it got to 35 psi. This is where I stopped as I didn't rotate my tires, I blew out the passenger front. Thanks brother!

[@anthonymacneil2279]

Hi, I have a 2017 Silverado and it didn't work. It's in active position let air out in front driver's nothing happened after letting half the air out. I have tool and it won't work either. I'm stumped any thoughts please?

[@ericvillagran9548]

you are the best, I tried to use the tool to do the reset and it didn't work for me, but with your technique I was able to do it in the first one, thanks.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Glad I could help

[@Truthseeker4449]

Interesting. I'm a general service tech and I frequently work on GM vehicles, especially the full-sized SUVs. I think I'll give this method a try when our Bartec breaks again.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

It has work on many GM's for me. You just need to know what you need to do to initiate the process, such as with colorado's turn headlight switch 4 times or something like that.

[@Jazz3belle1]

Very helpful. Dealership did not reset the tpms after tire rotation so I'm going to try this on my 17 Cruze n hope it works.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

let me know if it works for you!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

sorry!

[@GB600RR]

thanks for sharing, this one is rally useful !!!!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

+Giorgi Barnabishvili my pleasure!

[@mdouse84]

Thanks. Appreciate the video.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

my pleasure!

[@bobclarie]

Thanks Mike . . . I have a 2012 Volt with only 20K. Right front went flat. No spare, long story short, AAA towed the Volt home. My floor jack wouldn't fit under the car to the lift point. The inflator/sealant got it up enough to set the jack. Got the tire off and Firestone said. nope, once you put sealant in the tire, we can't repair. OK, bought new tire. I'd like the new tire to be on the rear. So, your brilliant relearn should work. "If you can get somebody else to do it, you're probably better off" Mike, you didn't really mean that, did you ? ? I always try to do it myself . . and I love tools, can't have too many. Thanks again, and take care. Bob

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

The relearn should work on your 2012 Volt no problem. As for the saying, if you watch tool videos on my channel I think you will see I do as much of my own work as possible and have the plethora of tools to show it. Good Luck!

[@jbase44]

Thanks, exactly what I needed!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Glad it helped!

[@dicesr]

Great video, but I have been told that bleeding the air for only 5 sec should do it. You do not need to bleed the air until the beep is heard. The beep will still takes some time, but it will still work. This way should avoid having to refill afterwards due to the time it takes for the TPMS to reset.

[@KiranTaker270]

0:01-0:25 Your intro got me 😂 😂 😂

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Thanks!

[@KiranTaker270]

The Disgruntled Mechanic no worries

[@KiranTaker270]

The Disgruntled Mechanic I recently had to put a new wheel on my Opel Karl or as us Brits know it as the Vauxhall Viva due to a buckled driver's side front wheel which has now been replaced but had to buy a new tpms sensor and valve stem. Is this relatively easy to do as its my first car with tpms built in?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I am not familiar with either of these cars so I really can't tell you if it will work. Many new cars it will not work on it seems. Sorry I can't help more. You can follow the instructions and see if it works! no guarantee it will work. P.S I meet Mick Foley in person a few years back and got to chat with him. A great guy!

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

and the tpms sensor may need to be programmed to the car.

[@moshealex]

Thanks.I will try this way to reset my TPMS on my Chevy Orlando.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

your welcome.

[@moshealex]

I check your time,what you spend on second,third and fourth tires. I waited less,than you (around 25 seconds max) and stopped my reset. Now I will do longer,like you. On first tire you spend 14 sec.,on next three-45 sec for each. Wait...I have to wait. Thanks,my friend. I believe I can do reset with your recommendation. We will see tomorrow. :)

[@nathanpeters5550]

Will this work with different tire sensors that came on different wheels?

[@SteveRobReviews]

Ha great intro 👍 good info. Maybe next vid a nice cold SMA Coors Light :)

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

+Steve Rob Well the intro IS why I called my self the disgruntled mechanic. This happens stuff happens quite a bit to me even though I think I am being careful! thanks for watching! I will only buy the SMA Coors Light when I see that new "special" label on it!

[@SteveRobReviews]

+The Disgruntled Mechanic OMG our buddy is getting some more Canadian appreciation this year from the fine folks at Coors. LOL

[@carstenbang3410]

hi and thanks for sharing your video ...;-) I just want to ask what will happen if you close both door before doing the relearn process ? (i guess it might stop the annoying beeping ) anyway it is a great video.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Will just be quieter!

[@morrisachtemichuk5135]

I have a 2008 chev Express van that I can't get to the relearn set. I understand this program is now missing from my memory.

[@carpediem6388]

This worked like a charm on my 2012, thank you so much and is there any other tricks in that mode? How about any ideas on how to make the hybrid battery rebuild itself, I’m only getting 8.5kw with 80,000 miles 😕

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

glad to hear it worked!

[@MattB787]

Did you have the recall done, where they rebalance your drive battery? Not sure what the TSB is, but it's a 'courtesy' recall on GEN1 Volts

[@losteroni]

Sounded like me today 2006 Chevy suburban oil pressure sender way back on top rear of engine under firewall cowling . Couldn't get it to thread in by hand tore up the threads with a universal joint socket extension .

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I've had too many a day like that!

[@jojograffsgnino276]

Hey mister disgruntled seems like I'm a little disgruntled! My 2012 Chevy Volt did not dog the reset. Gave me low pressure reading. Was your car still in diagnoses mode when you did yours?

[@jojograffsgnino276]

My vehicle had a computer update by GM to fix power battery balance issues... That causes low propulsion issues to be fixed! May be that's why it didn't work.

[@jesseandersen6029]

It’s under keyless entry on the scan tool, uses the same antenna.

[@zgame6491]

Great!

[@angmed6582]

My Escalade 🤦‍♂️ so I activate the tire sensors (new oem) I have done manual and with the tpms tool and as soon as I turn the key off it doesn’t register on the car, any help?

[@dougbennett9151]

No go on my 2012. I tried both deflating and inflating the tires. Never got the acknowledgement beep on the driver front. End of the road.

[@Ctrl.Delete.Techno]

Same on my 2015 Volt.

[@4G63addict]

This only works with the very first year.

[@manuelclark6527]

will it work on a 2014 malibu i got a ls and did a lt rim swap and i took it to a local tire shop and i got them balanced and mounted then yesterday it dont show no tire pressure and says service tire pressure

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

+Manuel Clark never tried on a 2014 Malibu so I can not really tell you. Sorry

[@Jon.Rushing]

I was not expecting an intro! Very nice intro to boot. What I noticed that I think is cool is, after the first horn blow to go in to relearn, the driver mirror signal lit and stayed lit until horn blew again saying to move to next tire. Then passenger mirror signal stayed lit until that tire was relearned. The vehicle tells you what tire it wants! I wonder if a rear turn signal or tail light stays lit for the rear tire relearns too?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

+Jon Rushing Glad you liked the intro. My girlfriend laughed her ass off when I played it for her. I knew what tire to go to so I did not even notice the lights blinking. I will have to look at the video again. Thanks!

[@Jon.Rushing]

Yup I noticed the lights following you. Too bad you didn't move the camera to the back. I would have enjoyed knowing the vehicle has the programming and could blink a single reverse light or tail light for the tire it wants. Maybe redo the relearn just to see lol...

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

well i may do that. I got the TS401 so may do it again just for heck of it with that.

[@Jon.Rushing]

I was kidding but a chance to play with a new tool is hard to say no to.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

+Jon Rushing well as you say I thought about it before you mentioned it. Wanna use the new tool! and that is the only vehicle I have that has TPMS on it.

[@Marcado77]

Should this procedure work on a 2014 Volt? I tryed it a few times and couldn't get past the 1st tire. Never honked while deflating 1st tire.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

It varies but some of the newer models, I am told it will not work on.

[@graciewilliams1359]

Whats the diagnosis tool you use? The handheld one? I want and need one

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I have been through many scan tools since I made that video but I think that was my autel ds708.

[@catoandersson5568]

Why not close the door while filmning to avoid the annoying beep? Just a thought...

[@Illuminated23]

Does not work on Gen 2 Volts It also does not work on Gen 1 Volts 2013 Volts and newer. Searching the gm-volt forum explains why. A relearn tool can be had for about $11 new.

[@Ab-ub4tq]

This was good, but I figured how to do it with the OBD tool, I'll post a video soon and it will help you out too, but yes it's not under body control module haha at least not with that tool

[@315Boss]

Abimael Ramos how did u reset with obd

[@BuggysTowJam]

@@315Boss if you go on his channel he uploaded a video showing it with autel maxydas i believe it was. Good video!

[@315Boss]

@@BuggysTowJam ok thanks

[@kamranexir]

Going to test it on 2013 camaro rs hope it works

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I pretty sure it should if you follow the steps. Let me know how you make out!

[@kamranexir]

The Disgruntled Mechanic i tried it but didnt work. Aired all the tires to 60 psi and started the relearn process car honked two times then i started to bleed air out of the front left tire. Aired it all out but didnt hear the horn.

[@Gsxrdannyy]

Will this work on a 2016 Buick Regal? Thanks.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I really do not know, sorry.

[@microhaxo]

This did not work at all for a Chevy Spark.

[@benjaminalderson7011]

For anyone with a Volt 2013 or older, this trick doesn't work, sadly. In their infinite wisdom, GM took away this functionality for some ungodly reason. The stupid tool is the only way, aside from using a very strong magnet if you happen to have one, but that doesn't work as reliably.

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Good to know on the newer Volts because I just bought a 2017. And GM also did not offer the homelink on the 2017 volt. Very stupid IMHO!

[@benjaminalderson7011]

The Disgruntled Mechanic agreed, the removal of the Homelink is mind boggling stupid. I like the gen 2 a lot but jeez... Cheers man, enjoy the new ride.

[@slowbird]

So this only works for 2011 and 2012 Volts?

[@loungelizard836]

I can get into "Learn Mode" on my 2012, but it doesn't beep and doesn't register 2 of the 4 (can't see them, one was replaced because the battery died in original TPMS transmitter).

[@richardvi]

This doesn't work om my 2012 volt. It will not go into relearn mode. I think some update deleted it, or it was never there.

[@jeffreysegal2065]

I can't take the beeping. Is the door open?

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

no.

[@jeffreysegal2065]

Somebody at GM needs a good shaking.

[@sjokomelk]

Yes. Both front doors. You see the pictogram on the instrument cluster showing them open. Would be easier on the ears with the doors closed :-)

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

By golly I think you are right! I have tried to do a better job with my videos and keep them less painful! thanks for pointing it out.

[@PbeatzSoundDesign]

Who has a Volt!? Be more specific in the description, didnt help me at all! #baitandclick

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

haha! you are funny! It says in the description disgruntled mechanic meaning me! like it really matters??? hahaha!

[@patrickflohe1193]

Pbeatz Sound Design, I have one!

[@arthureverhart7584]

I hate when people do this I searched for tpms and that’s what this video is about which what he tells us about tpms takes about 5 minutes but you ramble on about a bunch of crap that has nothing to do with tpms for 8 minutes before Finally starting to tell about tpms. You started out talking about beer then go on about making a video of the mirror and whatever else like what the heck if you want to do that title the video a bunch of useless junk not how to relearn tpms please

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

I hate when people do this that dont make videos bitch about "free" videos on youtube that amateur people make. And then just drone on and on about it rather than just giving the thumbs down an move on!

[@lars8668]

Too much talk and not enough action

[@TheDisgruntledMechanic]

Ok

[@richardvi]

@@TheDisgruntledMechanic Ignore this man, you are sharing information and that's gold.