TPMS sensor Programming in Toronto

[SCY7H3]

For anyone who's looking to get their TPMS sensors reprogrammed, there's a tire place called Kipling Tire that can do all of them for $30. They are located on 837 Kipling Ave just north of Queensway.

They have a tool that wirelessly connects to the TPMS module in the Infiniti (as well as other makes) and it allows them to program the TPMS sensors. You don't need to know the sensor ID for any of the TPMS sensors as they can scan it with the tool. Total time to program was around 15-20 minutes. I didnt' get a good look at the tool but its one handheld tool that connects wirelessly to the TPMS module and it "excites" the TPMS sensor in order for it to provide the ID for programming. I also did see a ODB2 cable from it so it likely gets power from that if not programming for other makes.

These guys seem really good, I had my tires done through them before. Hope others can make use of this service not only for our cars but other makes! Spread the word, can't go wrong for $30 for a full set!

 

[Arturius]

Thanks for the link!

Will definitely check them out.

 

[blackgove]

i found this relearn method on the370z.com
anyone ever try this?

Step 1: Set the tires to the following pressures, they have to be exact:

Tire position Tire pressure kPa (kg/cm2, psi)
Front LH 240 (2.4, 34)
Front RH 220 (2.2, 31)
Rear RH 200 (2.0, 29)
Rear LH 180 (1.8, 26)

Step 2: Locate the TPMS interface plug. This is a white female plug that is attached to the OBD II wire loom under the dash right about where your left knee would be when sitting in the driver's seat. You may have to cut the tape that is holding the TPMS interface plug to the OBD II wire loom.

Step 3: Attach a paper clip or wire into the interface plug.

Step 4: Put your key in the ignition and turn it to the last click before the engine starts. This is the KOEO position (Key On, Engine Off).

Step 5: Tap the end of the paper clip (the end NOT in the interface plug, duh!) on any exposed ground (metal) 6 times.

Step 6: If you completed step 5 then the TPMS warning light will start to slowly flash and you have activated the TPMS relearn process. If it flashes fast that's not right. If yours isn't flashing slowly then check your connections, turn the ignition off and start over at step 4.

Step 7: Once you confirm the lights do not stop flashing, step on the clutch/brake and start the car. Do not turn the car to OFF position. Start driving >25mph until the light goes out. It could take as long as ten minutes.

Step 8: The light will quickly come back on due to the low tire pressures. Refill your tires to the correct pressure.

 

[SCY7H3]

Hey BlackGove,

I think I tried this once and it didn't detect my new TPMS sensor. The one thing I didn't do was set the tire pressures as you stated. I wonder if this would make a difference though what Infiniti told me and what some tire shops said is that if a new sensor is installed, the serial number needs to be added to the car manually. This is because its scanning for the particular serial number and if it doesn't see it, it won't pick it up. I wonder if your steps are to list the tires in order on the TPMS sensor page in the car or if this would actually learn new serial numbers.

I would give this a shot but my tires have nitrogen and I wouldn't want to go back to dealing with pressure changes. Hopefully someone else would give this a shot!