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Old May 23, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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Are the TPS sensors modifiable with HP tuners?

I have two tires showing 0 psi, or low pressure levels. I've triple checked the psi levels, yet the warning still comes up, and the TPS warning is lit on the dash.

If they can be reset or calibrated, how can I do this with my HP Tuners?

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Old May 23, 2009 | 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Spying Beast
Are the TPS sensors modifiable with HP tuners?

I have two tires showing 0 psi, or low pressure levels. I've triple checked the psi levels, yet the warning still comes up, and the TPS warning is lit on the dash.

If they can be reset or calibrated, how can I do this with my HP Tuners?

Thanks in advance....


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Old May 23, 2009 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Spying Beast
Are the TPS sensors modifiable with HP tuners?

I have two tires showing 0 psi, or low pressure levels. I've triple checked the psi levels, yet the warning still comes up, and the TPS warning is lit on the dash.

If they can be reset or calibrated, how can I do this with my HP Tuners?

Thanks in advance....


Keith
There is a specific tool to test, reprogram, reset. Bartec makes one and there are others, OTC , etc. Sounds like the batteries have failed in those 2 TPS's . Replace and reset.
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There is a specific tool to test, reprogram, reset. Bartec makes one and there are others, OTC , etc. Sounds like the batteries have failed in those 2 TPS's . Replace and reset.
WHAT? Those little TPS's have batteries in them.....

I need to look in my repair manuals that I bought from Gene. They are like 7" thick, and there is two of them....
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WHAT? Those little TPS's have batteries in them.....

I need to look in my repair manuals that I bought from Gene. They are like 7" thick, and there is two of them....
Yes and the battery life expectancy is usually 5 to 10 years. One of those testers can check the battery condition while the tps is in the tire/wheel. That would be my next step other than just replacing them. Even then you would still need the tool to re program them, a tire center or a dealership could help you.
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Thanks for your ultimate wisdom...

For future reference, the following tool can be had from Tirerack for about a hundred dollars. http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/detail.jsp?ID=111

And the re-learn instructions are here.... http://www.tirerack.com/images/tpms/...structions.pdf

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Old May 24, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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SB,

And just a little more info for your cause...

The TPSS setting are stored in the BCM. You can't modify this with HPT. I'm curious if the thresholds (low pressure alert) can be modified with a Tech II. Hmmmmm
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