Tire Pressure Sensor Initiation

NOTE: In the following procedure, a TPMS sensor activation tool must be used. The manufacturer refers to their tool as a TPMS exciter scan tool.

NOTE: If tire pressure sensor is replaced, it will need to be initiated.

NOTE: Do not perform this procedure if vehicle is parked on a metal floor, roof, or on an alignment rack or lift. The metal will transfer the RF signals, which can cause the learn procedure to fail and set Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).

NOTE: The state of the TPMS sensor should be"Normal Fixed Base mode".

With ignition OFF, connect the GDS to the DLC.
Select the "vehicle model" and "TPMS" on GDS vehicle selection screen, then select OK. Follow on-screen instructions.
Read each tire pressure sensor ID in the following order: Front Left, Front Right, Rear Left, Rear Right.
Connect TPMS exciter to Data Link Connector (DLC) located under left side of instrument panel. Register the 4 sensor IDs to receiver. See Figure and Figure .
Disconnect TPMS exciter from diagnostic link. Cycle ignition and wait 4 minutes.
Check to see that the TPMS system recognize each tire.
Use the TPMS exciter to verify all 4 tire IDs have been registered.