Tire Pressure Sensor Relearn

NOTE: When the wheels have been rotated, or a tire pressure sensor or BCM has been replaced, retrain tire pressure sensor.

The TPM system uses Body Control Module (BCM), headlight switch, 4 RF transmitting pressure sensors, and the serial data circuit to perform the TPM learn mode functions. The sensor learn procedure must be performed after every tire rotation, BCM replacement, or sensor replacement. Once the TPM learn mode has been enabled, each of the sensor's unique identification (ID) codes can be learned into the BCM memory. When a sensor ID has been learned, the BCM sounds a horn chirp. This verifies the sensor has transmitted its ID and the BCM has received and learned it. The BCM must learn the sensor IDs in the proper order to determine correct sensor location. The first learned ID is assigned to the left front location, the second to right front, the third to right rear, and the fourth to left rear.

Each sensor takes a pressure measurement sample once every 30 seconds while in stationary mode. If the tire pressure increases, or decreases by more than 1.2 psi (8.3 kPa) from the last pressure measurement, another measurement will occur immediately to verify the change in pressure. If a pressure change has indeed occurred, the sensor transmits in re-measure mode. When the BCM receives a re-measure mode transmission while in learn mode, it will assign that sensor ID to the location on the vehicle relative to the order in which it was learned.

The TPM system will cancel the learn mode if more than 2 minutes have passed and no sensors have been learned, or if the system has been in learn mode for more than 5 minutes. If the learn mode is canceled before any sensor has been learned, the BCM will remember all previously stored sensor IDs and their locations. As soon as the first sensor ID code is learned, all other IDs are erased from the BCM's memory.

NOTE: Before proceeding with the steps below, ensure that no other sensor learn procedure is being performed simultaneously, or that tire pressures are not being adjusted on a TPM equipped vehicle within close proximity.

NOTE: In the following procedure, a TPM Sensor Activation Tool (J-46079) may be used in place of increasing/decreasing pressures to enable sensor. To use, place activator antenna against the tire sidewall close to the wheel rim at the valve stem location, then press and release the ACTIVATE button.

NOTE: If TPM Sensor Activation Tool (J-46079) is used, and vehicle is having trouble entering relearn mode, check batteries in activation tool. Low batteries may allow some functions to work, but not allow vehicle to perform learn function. When the internal battery is fresh (fully charged), the indicator is "full" or all dark. When the battery is depleted, the indicator shows "empty" or all light.

Turn ignition switch to ON position, with engine off. Apply parking brake.
Turn headlight switch from OFF to parking lamps 4 times within 4 seconds. A double horn chirp will sound and the low tire pressure indicator will begin to flash to indicate the learn mode has been enabled.
Starting with left front tire, increase or decrease the pressure for 8-10 seconds, or until a horn chirp sounds. Horn chirp may occur before the 8-10 second pressure increase/decrease time period has been reached, or up to 30 seconds after the 8-10 second pressure increase/decrease time period has been reached.
NOTE: In the following procedure, a TPM Sensor Activation Tool (J-46079) may be used in place of increasing/decreasing pressures to enable sensor. To use, place activator antenna against the tire sidewall close to the wheel rim at the valve stem location, then press and release the ACTIVATE button.
After horn chirp has sounded, proceed as in step 3 for the next 3 sensors in the following order: Right Front, Right Rear, Left Rear.
After left rear sensor has been learned, turn ignition switch to OFF position to exit the learn mode. Adjust all tire pressures to specification.