Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Training
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Training
NOTE: If the vehicle has been stationary for more than 30 minutes, the sensors will go into a "sleep mode" to conserve battery power. It will be necessary to wake them up so they will transmit the latest tire pressure information to the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)Vehicle Security Module (VSM). For additional information, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Activation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Activation.
NOTE: The TPMS Sensor Training procedure must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) and at least 1 m (3 ft) away from other vehicles equipped with TPMS.
RFI is generated by certain electrical motors and appliance operation, cellular telephone chargers, remote transmitters, power inverters and portable entertainment equipment.
NOTE: The TPM/VSM has a 2-minute time limit between sensor responses. If the TPM/VSM does not recognize any 1 of the 4 tire pressure sensors during this time limit, the horn will sound twice and the entire procedure must be repeated.
NOTE: For vehicles with different front and rear tire pressures the tire pressure sensors must be trained following a tire rotation. Failure to train the sensors will cause the TPMS indicator to illuminate.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then press and release the brake pedal.
2. Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
3. Press and release the brake pedal.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
5. Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
- The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if the training mode has been entered successfully.
6. NOTE: It may take up to 6 seconds to activate a tire pressure sensor. During this time, the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool must remain in place at the valve stem.
NOTE: If a sensor does not respond to the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool, move the vehicle to rotate the wheels at least one-fourth of a turn and attempt to activate the same sensor again. If the sensor still does not respond, attempt to activate the same sensor again using the customer activation tool (if available). If the sensor still fails to train, attempt to train the sensor with the vehicle doors open.
Place the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool on the LF tire sidewall at the valve stem. Press and release the test button on the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the TPM/VSM.
7. Within 2 minutes of the horn sounding, place the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool on the RF tire sidewall at the valve stem and press and release the test button to train the RF tire pressure sensor.
8. NOTE: Do not wait more than 2 minutes between training each sensor or the TPM/VSM will time out and the entire procedure must be repeated.
Repeat Step 7 for the RR and LR tires. The procedure is completed after the last tire has been trained. Successful completion of the training procedure will be verified by turning the ignition switch to the OFF position without the horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when the switch is turned to the OFF position, the training procedure was not successful.
9. Using the scan tool, locate the updated TPMS sensor identifiers trained to the TPM/ VSM and document them on the applicable warranty claim.
10. NOTE: This step is required to clear DTC C2780, cause the TPM/VSM to exit the manufacturing mode and to make sure there are no other concerns with a newly programmed TPM/VSM.
If the sensors are being trained due to the installation of a new TPM/VSM, clear any DTCs and carry out the TPM/VSM On-Demand Self Test.