Tire Pressure Sensor Question (2000) HELP!!
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Tire Pressure Sensor Question (2000) HELP!!
I got a "working" used tire press sensor in the mail the other day and I wanted to make sure it worked BEOFRE taking the tire to the shop to put it in, I just held it over the RF tire (after I programmed the LF tire) with the magnet and it did not set, does there need to be pressure on the sensor before it starts transmitting?? I just wanted to see if it would work first, help me out guys, I know its not the magnet 
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My 2001 Service Manual indicates that the TPMS should "work" when a magnet is placed over them, regardless of tire pressure.
One possibility .... let the "new" sensor sit still for AT LEAST two minutes, and then use the magnet to wake it up (Don't move the sensor - Maybe tape it to the floor or the rim and let it sit for 2 minutes before starting the PROGRAM process).
If you move the snsor before applying the magnet it can possibly be "awake" and not transmit the correct data at the time you need it too.
One possibility .... let the "new" sensor sit still for AT LEAST two minutes, and then use the magnet to wake it up (Don't move the sensor - Maybe tape it to the floor or the rim and let it sit for 2 minutes before starting the PROGRAM process).
If you move the snsor before applying the magnet it can possibly be "awake" and not transmit the correct data at the time you need it too.
Last edited by BlackZ06; Aug 18, 2007 at 04:15 PM.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 6,979
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From: Wichita KS
My 2001 Service Manual indicates that the TPMS should "work" when a magnet is placed over them, regardless of tire pressure.
One possibility .... let the "new" sensor sit still for AT LEAST two minutes, and then use the magnet to wake it up (Don't move the sensor).
If you move the snsor before applying the magnet it can possibly be "awake" and not transmit the correct data at the time you need it too.
One possibility .... let the "new" sensor sit still for AT LEAST two minutes, and then use the magnet to wake it up (Don't move the sensor).
If you move the snsor before applying the magnet it can possibly be "awake" and not transmit the correct data at the time you need it too.
Last edited by Corvette Don; Aug 18, 2007 at 04:19 PM.
