Resetting TPMS
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Re: Mind bogglingly simple tpms tutorial derived from first hand knowledge, not 'beli
MIND BOGGLINGLY SIMPLE OWNER'S TPMS TUTORIAL:
I have an 04 coupe and 05 convertible and KNOW how to deal with this from FIRST HAND, HANDS ON, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, DIY, DID IT MYSELF, DID NOT 'TAKE IT IN' OR HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR ME.
If you want to avoid ever having to go to the dealer to program in a replacement TPMS sensor (unless you have an actual or emulator DBRIII scanner and software) just do this THIS WEEK WITHOUT FAIL:
If your TPMS light is not illuminated after driving, you have it made ! But, you need to record the serial numbers of all 4 sensors while their batteries are still good. You'll need to invest in a scan tool which will read all the individual serial numbers. Then, record which serial numbers correspond to which wheel positions.
So, when your TPMS light eventually comes on, which is a certainty, and if the tire pressures are still correct, it means one of the sensors has finally failed. Use your scan tool to determine which sensor is no longer reporting and verify that the other three sensors still are reporting.
Using the serial number from the failed sensor which you smartly recorded, get a new programmable sensor, program in the serial number from the failed sensor, install the new 'clone' sensor and the car's computer will recognize it as one of the serial numbers programmed in when the car was made and after driving for a half hour or so the TPMS light will turn itself off.
I have an 04 coupe and 05 convertible and KNOW how to deal with this from FIRST HAND, HANDS ON, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, DIY, DID IT MYSELF, DID NOT 'TAKE IT IN' OR HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR ME.
If you want to avoid ever having to go to the dealer to program in a replacement TPMS sensor (unless you have an actual or emulator DBRIII scanner and software) just do this THIS WEEK WITHOUT FAIL:
If your TPMS light is not illuminated after driving, you have it made ! But, you need to record the serial numbers of all 4 sensors while their batteries are still good. You'll need to invest in a scan tool which will read all the individual serial numbers. Then, record which serial numbers correspond to which wheel positions.
So, when your TPMS light eventually comes on, which is a certainty, and if the tire pressures are still correct, it means one of the sensors has finally failed. Use your scan tool to determine which sensor is no longer reporting and verify that the other three sensors still are reporting.
Using the serial number from the failed sensor which you smartly recorded, get a new programmable sensor, program in the serial number from the failed sensor, install the new 'clone' sensor and the car's computer will recognize it as one of the serial numbers programmed in when the car was made and after driving for a half hour or so the TPMS light will turn itself off.
Your post might as well say you made gold from lead for all the good it does the forum followers.
If you luckily found an expensive piece of equipment for peanuts, good for you but what was it that you used?
I read your past posts - interesting.
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Re: Mind bogglingly simple tpms tutorial derived from first hand knowledge, not 'beli
MIND BOGGLINGLY SIMPLE OWNER'S TPMS TUTORIAL:
I have an 04 coupe and 05 convertible and KNOW how to deal with this from FIRST HAND, HANDS ON, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, DIY, DID IT MYSELF, DID NOT 'TAKE IT IN' OR HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR ME.
If you want to avoid ever having to go to the dealer to program in a replacement TPMS sensor (unless you have an actual or emulator DBRIII scanner and software) just do this THIS WEEK WITHOUT FAIL:
If your TPMS light is not illuminated after driving, you have it made ! But, you need to record the serial numbers of all 4 sensors while their batteries are still good. You'll need to invest in a scan tool which will read all the individual serial numbers. Then, record which serial numbers correspond to which wheel positions.
So, when your TPMS light eventually comes on, which is a certainty, and if the tire pressures are still correct, it means one of the sensors has finally failed. Use your scan tool to determine which sensor is no longer reporting and verify that the other three sensors still are reporting.
Using the serial number from the failed sensor which you smartly recorded, get a new programmable sensor, program in the serial number from the failed sensor, install the new 'clone' sensor and the car's computer will recognize it as one of the serial numbers programmed in when the car was made and after driving for a half hour or so the TPMS light will turn itself off.
I have an 04 coupe and 05 convertible and KNOW how to deal with this from FIRST HAND, HANDS ON, PERSONAL EXPERIENCE, DIY, DID IT MYSELF, DID NOT 'TAKE IT IN' OR HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR ME.
If you want to avoid ever having to go to the dealer to program in a replacement TPMS sensor (unless you have an actual or emulator DBRIII scanner and software) just do this THIS WEEK WITHOUT FAIL:
If your TPMS light is not illuminated after driving, you have it made ! But, you need to record the serial numbers of all 4 sensors while their batteries are still good. You'll need to invest in a scan tool which will read all the individual serial numbers. Then, record which serial numbers correspond to which wheel positions.
So, when your TPMS light eventually comes on, which is a certainty, and if the tire pressures are still correct, it means one of the sensors has finally failed. Use your scan tool to determine which sensor is no longer reporting and verify that the other three sensors still are reporting.
Using the serial number from the failed sensor which you smartly recorded, get a new programmable sensor, program in the serial number from the failed sensor, install the new 'clone' sensor and the car's computer will recognize it as one of the serial numbers programmed in when the car was made and after driving for a half hour or so the TPMS light will turn itself off.
A) What scan tool do I need?
B) What programmable sensor do you use?
C) How do you go about "programming in" the serial number from the old sensor?
If your method works for one sensor you should be able to replace and "program-in" all 4 of the old sensors.
If it worked for you I want to do the same thing. Help me.
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Re: Resetting TPMS
It came on about 2 weeks ago. All 4 tires check with normal pressure.
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Re: Mind bogglingly simple tpms tutorial derived from first hand knowledge, not 'beli
If, as you say, you've BEEN THERE AND DONE THAT, you are the man I want to learn from.
A) What scan tool do I need?
B) What programmable sensor do you use?
C) How do you go about "programming in" the serial number from the old sensor?
If your method works for one sensor you should be able to replace and "program-in" all 4 of the old sensors.
If it worked for you I want to do the same thing. Help me.
A) What scan tool do I need?
B) What programmable sensor do you use?
C) How do you go about "programming in" the serial number from the old sensor?
If your method works for one sensor you should be able to replace and "program-in" all 4 of the old sensors.
If it worked for you I want to do the same thing. Help me.
Somehow we ruined the grand announcement that was doe to happen here, fortunately you are the chosen one to learn so listen up.
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Re: Resetting TPMS
Tremendous !
Basics first:
Have you ever removed any of the tire/wheel assemblies ?
Reason being the fastest way to destroy your car is to have it improperly lifted.
You must personally lift the car yourself. It has jack pads at all four corners
and you can buy a special jack pad adapter to fit a quality rolling floor jack.
Basics first:
Have you ever removed any of the tire/wheel assemblies ?
Reason being the fastest way to destroy your car is to have it improperly lifted.
You must personally lift the car yourself. It has jack pads at all four corners
and you can buy a special jack pad adapter to fit a quality rolling floor jack.
Re: Resetting TPMS
Tremendous !
Basics first:
Have you ever removed any of the tire/wheel assemblies ?
Reason being the fastest way to destroy your car is to have it improperly lifted.
You must personally lift the car yourself. It has jack pads at all four corners
and you can buy a special jack pad adapter to fit a quality rolling floor jack.
Basics first:
Have you ever removed any of the tire/wheel assemblies ?
Reason being the fastest way to destroy your car is to have it improperly lifted.
You must personally lift the car yourself. It has jack pads at all four corners
and you can buy a special jack pad adapter to fit a quality rolling floor jack.
It has jack pads.
I have used them.
I have a trolley jack.
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Do you have the adapter with the rectangular protrusion that slides into the car's jack pad ?
Some folks here mistakenly buy the M-B adapter which is not correct as the OEM jackpad is strictly a Chrysler part number and does not cross-reference to M-B. I have a M-B SLK and it has a different OEM jack pad. The M-B adapter has a locking ball mechanism and it is the wrong size. There is a thread on this forum that shows the correct adapter in red. I bought mine on eBay and will have to check the car file for the seller and item number.
Some folks here mistakenly buy the M-B adapter which is not correct as the OEM jackpad is strictly a Chrysler part number and does not cross-reference to M-B. I have a M-B SLK and it has a different OEM jack pad. The M-B adapter has a locking ball mechanism and it is the wrong size. There is a thread on this forum that shows the correct adapter in red. I bought mine on eBay and will have to check the car file for the seller and item number.
Re: Resetting TPMS
Do you have the adapter with the rectangular protrusion that slides into the car's jack pad ?
Some folks here mistakenly buy the M-B adapter which is not correct as the OEM jackpad is strictly a Chrysler part number and does not cross-reference to M-B. I have a M-B SLK and it has a different OEM jack pad. The M-B adapter has a locking ball mechanism and it is the wrong size. There is a thread on this forum that shows the correct adapter in red. I bought mine on eBay and will have to check the car file for the seller and item number.
Some folks here mistakenly buy the M-B adapter which is not correct as the OEM jackpad is strictly a Chrysler part number and does not cross-reference to M-B. I have a M-B SLK and it has a different OEM jack pad. The M-B adapter has a locking ball mechanism and it is the wrong size. There is a thread on this forum that shows the correct adapter in red. I bought mine on eBay and will have to check the car file for the seller and item number.
Don't have one of those, but I'll get one along with the correct scan tool and sensors you recommend.
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Re: Resetting TPMS
Looks like we have another genius troll onboard.
Here's the correct lift pad shown on a thread in this forum:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cro...3015eefe3d.jpg
I'll look in earnest to find ordering info on the yellow ones I have.
Here's the correct lift pad shown on a thread in this forum:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cro...3015eefe3d.jpg
I'll look in earnest to find ordering info on the yellow ones I have.