jeez what a bunch of BS...it should be easy one thinks..... here is what the manual says, i did not read it so it may be the same......

 

Does this work? I want to rotate my tires without a bunch of messing around. Or buying a special tool if I don't need to.

Schrader 28206 Rubber Valve Snap-In TPMS Relearn Procedure
1. Apply the handbrake and put the gear selector in position P.2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.3. Press the MENU button and select the Vehicle information menu.4. Turn the settings knob and select Pressure monitoring system5. Push in the SET/CLR button and keep it depressed for 3 seconds to start the matching procedure for the tire pressure sensors. The message "Are you certain that you want to start the procedure?" will be displayed.6. Press in the SET/CLR button again to confirm the selection. The car horn sounds twice and the blinkers flash to indicate that the tire pressure monitoring receivers are in the programming mode. The message "Tire pressure programming active" appears on the driver information display.7. Begin with the front tire on the driver's side.8. Remove the valve cap from the valve. Activate the TPMS sensor by either increasing or decreasing the tire pressure for five seconds or until the horn sounds. It can take up to 30 seconds until the horn sounds. The horn signal confirms that the sensor identification code has been matched with that tire and tire position.9. Proceed to the front tire on the passenger's side and repeat the procedure in point 8.10. Proceed to the rear tire on the passenger's side and repeat the procedure in point 8.11. Proceed to the rear tire on the driver's side and repeat the procedure in point 8. The horn sounds twice to indicate that the sensor identification code has been matched to the rear tire on the driver's side. The TPMS sensor matching is then no longer active. The "Tire pressure programming active" message is then removed from the driver information display.12. Turn the key OFF.13. Readjust the tire pressures to the recommended values.14. Replace the valve caps on the valves.

Compatible with the following vehicles:

Buick
2013 LaCrosse 3.62013 Regal2013 Regal GS2013 Verano2012 LaCrosse 3.62012 Regal2012 Regal GS2012 Verano2011 LaCrosse 2.42011 LaCrosse 3.02011 LaCrosse 3.62011 Regal CXL2010 LaCrosse 2.42010 LaCrosse 3.02010 LaCrosse 3.6
Cadillac
2013 SRX AWD2013 SRX FWD2013 XTS AWD2013 XTS FWD2012 SRX AWD2012 SRX FWD2011 SRX 2.8L Turbo AWD2011 SRX 3.0L AWD2011 SRX 3.0L FWD2010 SRX 3.0L AWD2010 SRX 3.0L FWD
Chevrolet
2014 Impala2013 Camaro Convertible LT2013 Camaro Convertible SS2013 Camaro LS2013 Camaro LT2013 Camaro SS2013 Cruze2013 Equinox2013 Malibu2013 Sonic Hatchback2013 Sonic Sedan2013 Spark2013 Volt2012 Camaro Convertible LT2012 Camaro Convertible SS2012 Camaro LS2012 Camaro LT2012 Camaro SS2012 Cruze2012 Equinox2012 Malibu 4cyl2012 Malibu V62012 Sonic Hatchback2012 Sonic Sedan2012 Volt2011 Camaro Convertible LT2011 Camaro Convertible SS2011 Camaro LS2011 Camaro LT2011 Camaro SS2011 Cruze2011 Equinox2011 HHR LS2011 HHR LT2011 Malibu 4cyl2011 Malibu V62011 Volt2010 Camaro LS2010 Camaro LT2010 Camaro SS2010 Cobalt Coupe with 4 Lug Wheels2010 Cobalt Coupe with 5 Lug Wheels2010 Cobalt Sedan with 4 Lug Wheels2010 Cobalt Sedan with 5 Lug Wheels2010 Equinox2010 HHR LS2010 HHR LT2010 HHR SS
GMC
2013 Terrain2012 Terrain2011 Terrain2010 Terrain
Saab
2012 9-4X 3.0i2012 9-4X 3.0i Premium2012 9-4X Aero XWD2011 9-4X 3.0i2011 9-52010 9-5 Aero Sedan

I have heard of this method working in leu of having the special tool, but have never tried it.

 

How are you going to turn the ignition switch that a 2013 SRX does not have?

George

 

Just order the EL-50488 learning tool.
It’s only $13.

 

Well for that price, you have a good point. I'll look into that. Seems most are paying around a hundred bucks for similar tools. Again though, is this easier? Plus one more tool cluttering up my tool chest. Maybe it's just me, but I have so damned many specialty tools these days that I'm once again running out of storage capacity.

As for turning off the key, that wouldn't apply in this case. I'd think you'd just shut the ignition off. These instructions I figure cover some vehicles that likely still have keys.

 

That tool looks like it may be the best way to go even though I'll have to find somewhere to stash it away when not needed.

One other question. I've read before a good magnet can be substituted for the relearn tool on some GMs. Anybody know if this works on our cars? I'd feel a bit stupid paying even 10 bucks for a relearn tool that is nothing more than a magnet in a plastic box.

 

That tool looks like it may be the best way to go even though I'll have to find somewhere to stash it away when not needed.

After it’s use just pull the battery and either throw the device away or store it in the trunk.

Or you can always just pay somebody to reset the TPMS

 

our local tire store chain ( les Schwab) rotates the tires we bought from them for free and the re-learn them also

 

Most places to include Walmart probably will do the same if the tires are purchased from them however as least for me it’s more of a convenience thing than a free tire rotation.

I can rotate my own tires a lot faster than the time it takes to take it to somebody else and then having to wait on it.

 

I rotate every 5000 miles so I bought the cheap tool and once you learn the “sweet spot” when placing the tool it goes quickly. Seems to me deflating and inflating the tires would be a lot more hassle. I have a lot more specialty tools then I can keep track of too. What’s really frustrating is buying a new one only to discover I already own one 😖

 

Thanks to Hoosier for starting this thread.
I never even thought about the TPMS having to be reprogrammed when rotating the tires.

Got my $13 tool from Amazon today and it works well.
Only takes about 2-3 minutes to program the tires.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FMZ6VMM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's a link to a good short video: