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Wed Sep 26, 2012 6:31 pm
You can manually program your TPMS sensors: Reset TPMS Warning By Yourself For FREE!!!
How many times have we had the tire light come on, whether due to rotating tires, changing w
there was no way of resetting the light unless we brought it to the dealer, which would cost 50
want to pay for something that would've taken anyone 5 minutes to do. After doing a lot of res
DIY method to reset it using only a paper clip.
Step 1: Set the tires to the following pressures, they have to be exact:
Tire position Tire pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Front LH 240 (2.4, 34)
Front RH 220 (2.2, 31)
Rear RH 200 (2.0, 29)
Rear LH 180 (1.8, 26)
Step 2: Locate the TPMS interface plug. This is a white female plug that is attached to the OBD
dash right about where your left knee would be when sitting in the driver's seat. You may hav
holding the TPMS interface plug to the OBD II wire loom.
Step 3: Attach a paper clip or wire into the interface plug.
Step 4: Put your key in the ignition and turn it to the last click before the engine starts. This i
(Key On, Engine Off).
Step 5: Tap the end of the paper clip (the end NOT in the interface plug, duh!) on any exposed
times.
Step 6: If you completed step 5 then the TPMS warning light will start to slowly flash and you
TPMS relearn process. If it flashes fast that's not right. If yours isn't flashing slowly then check
the ignition off and start over at step 4.
Note: if you're having trouble getting it into the relearn mode, try grounding the connector
on, then turn the car off while still grounding it. Then repeat the above steps.
Step 7: Once you confirm the lights do not stop flashing, step on the clutch/brake and start th
car to OFF position. Start driving >25mph until the light goes out. It could take as long as ten
Step 8: The light will quickly come back on due to the low tire pressures. Refill your tires to th
Step 9: Donate 30 bucks to me for saving you >$50 at the dealership for each reset.
If you are having problems with the above procedures:
If the instructions did not work for you, there might be a problem with one of your sensors. To
enter the diagnostic mode.
To do that, first turn the car to the on position and ground terminal of the tire pressure warnin
malfunction location is indicated by the low tire pressure warning lamp blinking.