TPMS

General Information

• ➱  TPMS Reverse Engineering
• Usually TPMS sensors transmit only every 60 to 90 seconds
• Sensors usually aren’t required to send information until the vehicle is traveling at 25 mph or higher.
  • However, many sensors transmit even when a car is idle, and some transmit even when the car is off.
  • When auditing a stationary vehicle that’s powered off, be sure to send a wake-up signal (125kHz) to trigger a response from the TPMS.

Manufacturer-Specific Notes

Acura Honda

TPMS Sensor Programming

• Program sensors using TPMS Programming Tools (see above)
  • If new sensor cannot be programmed, reduce tire pressure in that wheel to 5 psi and then inflate to specs. After that drive it for relearn to take place.
• After programming, drive over 25mph for less than a minute.
  • TPMS sensors will start transmitting data and finish programming process.

• 📎 U3000 TPMS Unit Internal Malfunction | 2016 RDX
  • Don’t replace TPMS Unit just yet
  • Could be caused by a weak battery
    • Reprogram TPMS Sensors and drive the vehicle
    • The TPMS light might turn off (2016 RDX)

BMW (RDC)

• TPMS Info
• F30 TPMS Info

GM

• 📎 C0569 System Configuration Error | 2008 Chevy HHR
  • After reprogramming tires, perform “Tire Pressure Selection” Function

Mercedes

TPMS Deactivation

• Star ➱ Instrument Cluster ➱ Variant coding ➱  RDC
• Set everything to “NOT PRESENT” (05′ S430, 04’ SL, 03’ SLK …).

Toyota

• If the TPMS sensor cannot be programmed, try jumping pins 4 & 13 for 30 seconds (per TSB) and after removing a jumper, try programming again (2007 Camry)
• Cars with Main and Secondary switch (or menu option)
  • Program BOTH sets of tires
    • Note: If the main or 2nd tire set isn’t programmed, programming one tire set won’t turn off the light. You have to program both sets.
  • Use odometer settings to switch from main to 2nd and vice versa (2008 Is250)
  • Or use the main tire switch under the glove box (2008 RX350)

📎 TPMS Programming | 2008 Lexus RX350

• Activate the system (without TPMS tool?)
  • Make sure that a button underneath the glove box is in the ‘Main’ mode.
  • Repeat this for each tire (including spare):
    • Turn IGN ON and within 30 seconds deflate the next tire by at least 6psi.
    • Turn IGN OFF.
• Initialize the system
  • Press the TPMS reset button under the steering column and continue holding for 3 seconds after the IGN is turned ON.

VW Audi

MK60

• Go to ABS ➱ Basic Settings ➱ Group 042
• Press TPMS button (in glove box) and Traction OFF button simultaneously for 2 seconds
• After that a short tone will sound
• Press “Done, Go Back”

Disabling TPMS (🗣)

• Select ➱ 17-Instruments ➱ Adaptation ➱ Channel 61.
• Subtract 512 from whatever value you find there.