Hi Folks - quick question from a noob (or better put inexperienced owner)
Background - I bought the C6 (UK spec) 18 months ago. When it arrived battery was flat. Got all that sorted but dash shows all Tyre sensors as XXX. Having done lots of reading about resetting TPMS I've tried to reset with both strong magnet and also bought a tool ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072BK693N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 ) but still unable to programme them. I've been getting the car into programme mode (I think) using the buttons on key fob until horn sounds briefly but don't get any acknowledgment sounds when using the tool at the sensors.
With one thing and another I've hardly used the car since I got it so questions are,
1. What keeps the units in the wheels charged up to communicate with car and is lack of use my problem?
2. Do I need to get a few runs in to bring them back to life or are they all likely dud and need replaced?
I'm pretty sure I did get some sort of connection from one or two of the units after a few tens of miles last year but can recall what it said. Also car is kept on charger so battery condition is good.
Any advice appreciated
Andy
Background - I bought the C6 (UK spec) 18 months ago. When it arrived battery was flat. Got all that sorted but dash shows all Tyre sensors as XXX. Having done lots of reading about resetting TPMS I've tried to reset with both strong magnet and also bought a tool ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072BK693N/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 ) but still unable to programme them. I've been getting the car into programme mode (I think) using the buttons on key fob until horn sounds briefly but don't get any acknowledgment sounds when using the tool at the sensors.
With one thing and another I've hardly used the car since I got it so questions are,
1. What keeps the units in the wheels charged up to communicate with car and is lack of use my problem?
2. Do I need to get a few runs in to bring them back to life or are they all likely dud and need replaced?
I'm pretty sure I did get some sort of connection from one or two of the units after a few tens of miles last year but can recall what it said. Also car is kept on charger so battery condition is good.
Any advice appreciated
Andy