DOes anyone know how to reset the tire pressure warning light?

everytime I get new tires this light comes on, should I clear the ECU by killing the battery?

hope I don't have to go to the dealership.

 

Maxwell,

Here is the procedure out of the service manual but unless you have access to a DRBIIIscan tool I think you're out of business.

STANDARD PROCEDURE - TPM MODULE PROGRAMMING

If a TPM module fails, or one or more tire pressure sensor/transmitters fail, after replacement, the TPM module’s diagnostic memory must be cleared and reprogrammed. This is necessary for the module to detect which wheel is sending the signal. Refer to the following procedure to program the module for identification of one new or all tire pressure sensor/transmitters.

Note: The vehicle’s tires must not have been rotated above 8 km/h (5 mph) in the last two minutes prior to programming.

1. Connect a DRBIIIscan tool to the vehicle’s diagnostic connector beneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column.
2. Access the Chassis System using the DRBIII
   .
3. Once in the Chassis System, select Tire Pressure Monitor.
4. Select the appropriate function from the next screen displaying the following options:

   * Program LF Pressure Sensor
   * Program RF Pressure Sensor
   * Program RR Pressure Sensor

   *

   Program LR Pressure Sensor

   *

   Program Module (4 Sensors)
5. Place a magnet, special tool 8821, at the valve stem for that wheel as directed by the DRBIIIT. If the Program Module function has been chosen, the DRBIIIT will direct you to the left front wheel pressure sensor/transmitter first.
6. When that wheel’s pressure sensor/transmitter has been programmed, the DRBIIIT will display Program Transmitter Complete or will automatically direct you to the next wheel sensor/transmitter to be programmed.

   Note: When programming the module (all four sensor/transmitters), the magnet should be moved from wheel to wheel in a clockwise direction starting at the left front wheel.
7. Remove the magnet and if programming the entire module, move the magnet to each of the remaining wheels as directed by the DRBIIIT. Each sensor/transmitter will automatically sense the presence of the magnet and begin programming.
8. Once Program Transmitter Complete is displayed, exit the program function screen.
9. Verify that the module programming is complete by looking at the tire pressure sensor/transmitter ID’s in the

 

aww man you mean to say I need the DRB111, shiit

 

The TPS warning will clear itsself after about 2-3 miles of driving.

 

Or, when all else fails, find a donut-shaped magnet & pass it over each valve stem. End of problem.

 

I've read about placing a magnet near the valve stem over at the Prowler forum, but you also have to hook up the DRB111 to reset the presure values.

this crap is too complicated.

 

Maxwell,

My recent experience - dealer replaced my wheels due to clear coat peeling (another long story)

The next day TPMS light was on - took it back to the dealer later that week and the service mgr (don't ask me why he thought he knew how to work on my car) reset the system (BTW - I have nitrogen in my tires and all read the exact recommended pressure with digital tire guage)

Next day the light was back on - made a new appt w/dealer - this time their Crossfire tech worked on the car and performed the procedure that Idaho references - two weeks and all is good so far

Good luck

Kevin

 

yes but I'm trying to avoid going to the dealer

 

Does that really work?????

 

Yup!
I've done it twice now.
The only issue with this though, is that you're not actually setting the pressure monitors as they should be as stated above.
On the other hand, if you're capable of checking your tires' pressure then it isn't much of an issue.

 

what's the procedure that you used to turn the light off with the magnet?

ignition needs to be on or off?

where do I get the special donut magnet?

 

The ignition was off both times.
As to finding a donut magnet, Max, your guess is as good as mine. Basically, all you do is pass the magnet over each valve stem. The tire center where I buy my tires (our company owns 7 tire & service centers & I get a 12% discount on tires!) has one & I asked one of the techs if I could swipe it. Voila', Sensor Reset Mechanism is now mine, all mine hahahahahahaha!

 

I'll have to look in the manual and see if they offer a part number for the magnet

 

This is not an official part, but should do the trick. The hole is 5/16" which fits the 7.7 mm Schraeder valve dimension nicely. It is a neodymium magnet so it is as strong as you are going to get. $4.25 plus shipping at this supplier:

http://www.kjmagnetics.com/proddetail.asp?prod=RX054

 

thank you !

 

Kurts,
Will the magnet in the following post work for me ??
https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...3&postcount=14
I just got two clean front oem rims to replace some with curb rash.
My car looks great with the replacement rims but the TPS did come on.
I got them from a member here that I know and he never had a problem with the sensors while they were on his car.

 

Evenin', Gary!!

They should but I know that this little tip of mine hasn't helped out Woody one bit!
All I know is that it worked for me, hopefully it'll work for you, too.
Let me know!

 

Having this problem now. Had a flat and ruined a tire before I new it. Went to discount tire and they damaged one of the sensors while removing the tire. 12000 miles on the tires. They replaced the TPS with an after market one. They cannot get the Sensor light to go off after using the magnet trick. They do not have a DRB III. Went to two Discount tire shops. Now they have ordered one from Chrysler and are telling me they need to remove the new one they put in and replace it with the one from Chrysler. Then I have to go to the dealership to get them reprogrammed into the TPMS system. Plus pay the dealer. They did say they would reimburse me the cost the dealer charges.

What I learned is that the magnet forces the TPS to transmit so the TPMS system can pick up the ID's of each sensor. I can see how this would work with out the DRB III and the key on if none of the sensors have been replaced.

In my case apparantely the new sensor ID is not recognized by the TPMS system even though it is supposed to be an equivalent sensor. So looks like the DRB III and a dealer visit is required. I have driven the car a couple of 100 miles so its not going to reset by itself. All sensors were checked using the magnet and they are transmitting using a scan tool they have at discount tire. Pain in the a** just to have two rear tires replaced.

 

Last night driving home my TPS light came on all by itself and I checked the pressures and all are right on spec, so I have been reading this thread.

What I don't completely understand is how a magnet passing over the wireless sensors in the valves resets anything, or causes a sensor to stop transmitting a trouble signal? Seems as though all it may do is destroy the sensor's ability to function. Does that "Reset" or turn off the light? What does passing the donut magnet over the stem actually do?

Those DRBIII devices are obscenely expensive and a trip to a dealeer is also rediculously expensive just to get the damned light off.

This car seems to have been designed with too much useless technology.....

-George-

 

Possibly a dead TPMS battery on one of the sensors on one of your wheels.
Many here simply put a small piece of black electrical tape over the light on the dash cluster and you will never see it again.

Back to the simple ways of just checking you tire pressure evey once in awhile.
Like you said.......

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Originally Posted by Reichsrundfunk

This car seems to have been designed with too much useless technology.....