TPMS Sensor Training Concern
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I found you need a really strong magnet to get new TPMS sensors to be recognized. I used an Engine Block/Oil Pan Heater Magnet that holds itself on the Engine Block/Oil Pan for subzero temperatures. It is very strong (Big Friggin Magnet) and hard to remove once it clamps onto ferrous metal.
I have two sets of wheels and tires, each with a set of TPMS sensors mounted in the wheels. Whenever I wanted to use the other set, all I've ever used, to easily retrain the sensors, is a small horseshoe utility magnet.
A round magnet with a center hole is a better choice, but it certainly doesn't need to be gargantuan to work.
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I have a 1" x 2" x 3" ceramic brick magnet that is pretty strong. I can hold it between the spokes 1" away from the barrel of the wheel and it still works. I have found the sensors seem to be polarity sensitive. I have had a few times where I held it one way for 4 or 5 seconds and nothing so I flip the magnet over and try again and the sensor trains immediately with almost no delay.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
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I was moving the magnet around because I wasn't sure where they needed to be located??
I figured the receiver would eventually find them (bad assumption).
Of course I retained the ones currently mounded after I finished and drove it with no issues.
I figured the receiver would eventually find them (bad assumption).
Of course I retained the ones currently mounded after I finished and drove it with no issues.
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
We all learn from our previous mistakes, and I'm certain that many of us here have learned something from your problem and the solution of it.
I'm glad you were able to get this all sorted out.
I'm glad you were able to get this all sorted out.
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