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Old 06-20-2012, 01:57 AM
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I put new TPMS sensors I purchased from OE Wheels in my new 20" wheels. I chose to leave the original sensors in my factory rims so it would be easier to switch back if needed. The car accepted the new sensors within about 2 miles and the warning disappeared. Unfortunately, approximately 250 miles later the "TPMS System Fault" warning came on and has stayed on for another 100 miles or so. Before I take it back to the wheel shop to verify that the sensors didn't come loose, I wanted to ask for any advice possible to remedy the situation first. Is there anyway to reset the system to allow it to re-learn the new sensors? Is it possible to determine whjch wheel(s) aren't paired? When I previously was forced to run a tire without a sensor installed,(an unfortunate carwash experience where they snapped the stem clean off...), the fault showed which wheel was not mounted with a sensor. This time it just reads as a system fault. I guess I could have a bad or dead sensor, but they were right out of the box three weeks ago. The fact that the car learned these sensors for almost a full tank makes it hard to believe that it would be a compatibility issue at this point. So, I'm left with the idea that the installation wasn't completed and a sensor has come loose. Although, I would then expect the specific sensor to be identified.
 
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Old 06-21-2012, 07:46 PM
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You may want to check the receivers which are under the fender liners directly in front of the wheels. You can access them by removing 3 or 4 screws and pulling the liner back. They may have come unplugged.
If they are still bolted in the wheel then they have not come loose.
 

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Old 06-21-2012, 11:43 PM
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Although I have never seen one in person, there are handheld TPMS readers that a tech can hold next to a tire and read the serial numbers with. Find a shop with that device, and they should be able to tell you which one has failed.

In fact, if I recall. I thought I heard of an iphone app that did it as well (not being a apple fan I havent dug further into it...)

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