Manual Learning on GM Vehicles
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...
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...
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...
