Most General Motors vehicles (Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Hummer, Pontiac, Saab, Saturn, etc) with direct TPMS systems learn new sensors manually. Typical method for initializing learn mode is by turning the ignition on and holding the lock & unlock buttons on the...
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TPMS Reset on Toyota Vehicles
Toyota/Lexus/Scion vehicles with direct TPMS also come equipped with a TPMS reset feature. A button located in the glovebox or under the steering wheel allows techs to initialize the system after installing new wheels/tires, changing tire sizes or performing tire...
Ford Banded TPMS
The very first Ford models with tire pressure monitoring systems (model years 2002-06) were equipped with integrated valve/sensor units. The TPMS sensor was mounted on the bottom of the valve, and the metal stem couldn't be replaced. The second generation of Ford TPMS...
Sensor IDs on Ford Banded Sensors
Ford maintains tight tolerances on the sensor IDs for their vehicles’ TPMS systems. For the cars & trucks that come equipped with OEM banded sensors, the ID must start with either a 1 or a 2.If a different ID is programmed into the aftermarket sensor, then the...
Sensor IDs on Ford Banded Sensors
Ford maintains tight tolerances on the sensor IDs for their vehicles’ TPMS systems. For the cars & trucks that come equipped with OEM banded sensors, the ID must start with either a 1 or a 2.If a different ID is programmed into the aftermarket sensor, then the...
Sensor IDs on Ford Snap-in Sensors
Ford maintains tight tolerances on the sensor IDs for their vehicles' TPMS systems. For the newer cars & trucks that come equipped with OEM snap-in sensors, the ID must start with either a 3 or a 6. The first vehicles that used snap-ins after switching from banded...
Sens.it RS+ TPMS Sensors Compatible with ABS-learning
Several newer vehicles come equipped with ABS-based learning, for the TPMS system. For example, certain models from these makes: Chrysler, Ford, GM, Hyundai/Kia, Mazda, Nissan & Toyota. The systems utilize data from both the TPMS sensors and from the ABS system...
Sens.it RS+ TPMS Sensors Support LF-Learning
Several mid-2000's German vehicles (Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volkswagen) and some early-model Jaguar/Land Rover vehicles came equipped with LF-learning TPMS systems. Low-frequency initiators in each wheel well triggered the sensors in a certain way, so that the...
Hexadecimal vs Decimal IDs
When cloning OE sensors, it's important to pay attention to the ID type. If the sensor ID is manually entered into the programming tool, then it's necessary to match the format. Hexadecimal is a base-16 system, so each digit can be a number (0-9) or a letter (A-F)....
TPMS Sensor Testing on Early-Model German Vehicles
The OE sensors on some German vehicles with early TPMS systems didn't have LF coils. So the parts can't be read using the wireless LF signal that TPMS tools use.Examples include: Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche & Volkswagen vehicles that come equipped with OEM...