Tire monitoring system override

[fourfourto]

Also whoever said inflate the spare to 50psi is wrong your tire pressure doesnt go down when there is a load.




I beleve the manual says inflate spare to 50lbs.F5 Its not for load its because it wont be used for a long time(maybe over a year)And insures there wont be a flat or low tire when the spare is needed.

I have only used a spare tire once in 20 years for a blowout.I usually fix it on the spot or put air in to get home.

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by fourfourto

Also whoever said inflate the spare to 50psi is wrong your tire pressure doesnt go down when there is a load.




I beleve the manual says inflate spare to 50lbs.F5 Its not for load its because it wont be used for a long time(maybe over a year)And insures there wont be a flat or low tire when the spare is needed.

I have only used a spare tire once in 20 years for a blowout.I usually fix it on the spot or put air in to get home.

I would guess that the reason the spare is inflated to 50 psi, versus 35 psi is due to the fact it is not mounted to the vehicle, and the higher pressure keeps the tire seated better on the rim. There might be some reasoning that if inflated to 50 and it does loose air over a period of time, at least it won't be flat if used. However, whenever the TP in the tires on the ground are checked, the spare should also be checked.
I would also guess that all the tires on the vehicle are inflated to 50 psi at time of shipping from the plant (H3 Builder anything on this?). To seat a tire to a rim, requires more pressure than it is normally required. Part of the pre-delivery inspection performed by the dealers is to check tire pressure and lower TP to adjust to recommended pressures. (Vehicles that left the Saturn Plant had 45 psi and were required to be adjusted down to around 28-30 by the dealer.)

[whaaaaT]

my manual says "Check your tires once or more a month. Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire. If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at 60psi" pg 5-58 They are talking about a doughnut. Because if you dont have a full size spare it probly needs a higher pressure to stay on the bead when you put it on. Its wierd cause none of us have compact spare tires. hmmmm. It says the recomended tire pressure is on sill of the drivers door. And that says Front 30, Rear 30, Spare 35. I keep mine at about 35,35,40

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by whaaaaT

my manual says "Check your tires once or more a month. Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire. If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at 60psi" pg 5-58 They are talking about a doughnut. Because if you dont have a full size spare it probly needs a higher pressure to stay on the bead when you put it on. Its wierd cause none of us have compact spare tires. hmmmm. It says the recomended tire pressure is on sill of the drivers door. And that says Front 30, Rear 30, Spare 35. I keep mine at about 35,35,40

You have Wrangler tires, many of us have Bridgestones. The tire placard for the Bridgetones states 50 psi for the spare, 35 for all other tires.

[SeattleH3]

O.K. so here is what I've learned... There is no way to overide it on a 2006 with Bridgestone's. The way to "fix" it from coming on everyday is to over inflate the tires (37lbs) or check them every morning when cold. The End. Thanks!

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by SeattleH3

O.K. so here is what I've learned... There is no way to overide it on a 2006 with Bridgestone's. The way to "fix" it from coming on everyday is to over inflate the tires (37lbs) or check them every morning when cold. The End. Thanks!

No that is not correct.
There is no way to override the normal operation of the system via a programming change. If you don't like it, write your congressman/congresswoman, don't blame any of the car manufacturers, they have to follow Federal laws and regulations.

[SeattleH3]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

No that is not correct.
There is no way to override the normal operation of the system via a programming change. If you don't like it, write your congressman/congresswoman, don't blame any of the car manufacturers, they have to follow Federal laws and regulations.

No my statement is not correct? Isn't that what I said that there is no way to overide the system? How is what I said wrong? I know there is nothing I can do about that damn light coming on but that doesn't mean I have to like it.
What crawled up your ass and died? You write like you own GM or something. Quit defending them unless you are a lawyer on retainer for them or something and then if so tell us so we understand why you are constantly chiming in and defending them.

[Khoolhandz]

Originally Posted by SeattleH3

O.K. so here is what I've learned... There is no way to overide it on a 2006 with Bridgestone's. The way to "fix" it from coming on everyday is to over inflate the tires (37lbs) or check them every morning when cold. The End. Thanks!

Or get a new set of rims and bigger tires to customize your ride! Ha!

[f5fstop]

Originally Posted by SeattleH3

O.K. so here is what I've learned... There is no way to overide it on a 2006 with Bridgestone's (or with Wranglers). The way to "fix" it from coming on everyday is to over inflate the tires (37lbs) or check them every morning when cold. (That statement is ludicrous, no one stated checked your pressures EVERY morning and over inflation is not required if you check your pressures regularly). The End. Thanks!

Yes, your statement was incorrect.

"What crawled up your ass and died? You write like you own GM or something. Quit defending them unless you are a lawyer on retainer for them or something and then if so tell us so we understand why you are constantly chiming in and defending them."

People who can't read and make statements like you did, and then can't accept a simple reply. I could have easily stated, that your reply was idiotic, but I held it to a simple incorrect. If you want to get into a name calling contest, we can do that via PMs, because I won't on this forum.
As for defending GM, I will defend them when it is not their fault for having a system required by law on their vehicles, but I have also condemned them many times on this forum. Of course, you are rather new, and have not been around long enough.
If the TP system is not operating correctly, then GM needs to repair it; but if it is operating correctly, and the driver of the vehicle does not have the intelligence to understand that cold weather reduces tire pressures, and then on a real cold morning the system goes off is not GM's fault.
So, read my previous posts, I NEVER said you had to check your tire pressures EVERY MORNING, I stated the best time to check tire pressures is in the AM, no direct sunlight, and if the temps are fluctuating during the month, it would be great to check every two weeks if possible.

I also do not believe in over-inflating the tires, but a few pounds will not cause problems.

I also don't believe I will listen to your advice. I will continue to "chime in" to help other forum members, or to further explain how things work, or should work, and I will defend GM as well as any car manufacturer if it is not their fault due to Federal regs, or people who do not understand how a system operates. I will also continue to "chime in" if it is GM's fault that something is wrong. I would do this if you had 10,000 posts or just 30+ posts.

[SeattleH3]

Originally Posted by f5fstop

Yes, your statement was incorrect.

"What crawled up your ass and died? You write like you own GM or something. Quit defending them unless you are a lawyer on retainer for them or something and then if so tell us so we understand why you are constantly chiming in and defending them."

People who can't read and make statements like you did, and then can't accept a simple reply. I could have easily stated, that your reply was idiotic, but I held it to a simple incorrect. If you want to get into a name calling contest, we can do that via PMs, because I won't on this forum.
As for defending GM, I will defend them when it is not their fault for having a system required by law on their vehicles, but I have also condemned them many times on this forum. Of course, you are rather new, and have not been around long enough.
If the TP system is not operating correctly, then GM needs to repair it; but if it is operating correctly, and the driver of the vehicle does not have the intelligence to understand that cold weather reduces tire pressures, and then on a real cold morning the system goes off is not GM's fault.
So, read my previous posts, I NEVER said you had to check your tire pressures EVERY MORNING, I stated the best time to check tire pressures is in the AM, no direct sunlight, and if the temps are fluctuating during the month, it would be great to check every two weeks if possible.

I also do not believe in over-inflating the tires, but a few pounds will not cause problems.

I also don't believe I will listen to your advice. I will continue to "chime in" to help other forum members, or to further explain how things work, or should work, and I will defend GM as well as any car manufacturer if it is not their fault due to Federal regs, or people who do not understand how a system operates. I will also continue to "chime in" if it is GM's fault that something is wrong. I would do this if you had 10,000 posts or just 30+ posts.

O.K. Obviously I was exagerating with the checking tire pressure every morning statement. Why do you take this stuff soooo seriously? Thank God this forum has you to correct everyone and dazzle us with your extensive knowledge. Do me a favour and quit chiming in on my posts at least.
Thanks!