Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Training
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Special Tools
| Illustration | Tool Name | Tool Number |
|---|---|---|
| Activation Tool, Tire Pressure Monitor | 204-363 | |
| Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) | software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool |
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If the vehicle has been stationary for more than 30 minutes, the sensors will go into a "sleep mode" to conserve battery power. It will be necessary to wake them up so they will transmit the latest tire pressure information to the vehicle security module (VSM). Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Activation .
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The tire pressure sensor training procedure must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without radio frequency noise and at least 1 m (3 ft) away from other vehicles equipped with tire pressure monitor system (TPMS).
Radio frequency noise is generated by electrical motors and appliance operation, cellular telephones, remote transmitters, power inverters and portable entertainment equipment.
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If a sensor does not respond to the activation tool, attempt to activate the same sensor with the activation tool. If the sensor still does not respond, move the vehicle to rotate the wheels at least 1/4 of a turn and attempt to activate the same sensor again.
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The VSM has a 2 minute time limit between sensor responses. If the VSM does not recognize any 1 of the 4 tire pressure sensors during this time limit, the horn will sound twice and the message center (if equipped) will display TIRE NOT TRAINED REPEAT and the entire procedure must be repeated.
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For vehicles with different front and rear tire pressures (such as E-Series and certain F-Series), the tire pressure must be adjusted and the tire pressure sensors must be trained following a tire rotation. Failure to train the sensors will cause the TPMS indicator to illuminate.
For vehicles with the same tire pressures for front and rear tires, tire rotation will not affect the system.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then press and release the brake pedal.
- Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
- Press and release the brake pedal.
- Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
- Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
- The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if the training mode has been entered successfully. If equipped, the message center will display TRAIN LF TIRE.
- Place the activation tool on the LF tire sidewall opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem. Press and release the test button on the special tool. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the VSM.
- Within 2 minutes of the horn sounding, place the activation tool on the RF tire sidewall opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem to train the RF tire pressure sensor.
- Repeat Step 7 for the RR and LR tires.
The procedure is completed after the last tire has been trained. When the training procedure is complete, the message center (if equipped) will display TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE.
For vehicles not equipped with a message center, successful completion of the training procedure will be verified by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position without the horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when the switch is turned to the OFF position, the training procedure was not successful.
- Using the scan tool, locate the updated TPMS sensor IDs trained to the VSM and document them on the applicable warranty claim.
- If the sensors are being trained due to the installation of a new VSM, clear any DTCs and perform the VSM on-demand self test.
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It may take up to 6 seconds to activate a tire pressure sensor. During this time, the activation tool must remain in place 180 degrees from the valve stem.
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Do not wait more than 2 minutes between training each sensor or the VSM will time out and the entire procedure must be repeated.
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This step is required to clear DTC C2780, cause the VSM to exit the manufacturing mode and to make sure there are no other concerns with a newly programmed VSM.