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Asked: Nov 04, 2008 - 10:07 AM

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What are the instructions for using the Ford TPMS Sensor Tool # 8C2T-1A203-AB? Is key "ON" or "OFF"?

I have a 2008 Ford Ranger with band-type pressure transmitters. I am going to put on snow tires using separate wheels with bands and transmitters installed.

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mr_shiftright

Date: Nov 04, 2008
Time: 01:16 PM

This is for a Mustang but I hope some of it helps you. I haven't verified any of this but it looks like it's off the instruction booklet for the tool:

GENERAL PROCEDURES
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
NOTE:
The tire pressure monitoring system is not


(TPMS) Sensor Training
affected by wheel and tire rotation.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position,


Special Tool(s)
then press and release the brake pedal.


Vehicle Communication Module

(VCM) and Integrated
2. Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position


Diagnostic System (IDS)
to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the


software with appropriate
RUN position. Do not wait more than one


hardware, or equivalent scan

tool
minute between each key cycle.

3. Press and release the brake pedal.


Activation Tool, Tire Pressure

Monitor
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.


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5. Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position

to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the

RUN position. Do not wait more than one

minute between each key cycle.
The horn will sound once and the TPMS


NOTE:
A new tire pressure sensor is shipped in an indicator will flash if the training mode has

OFF mode (or battery saver mode) and must be been entered successfully. If equipped, the

turned ON before it can be trained. To turn the message center will display TRAIN LF

sensor ON, deflate the tire slightly if necessary, then TIRE.

inflate the tire to the recommended inflation

pressure and wait at least 2 minutes, then continue 6.
NOTE: It may take up to 6 seconds to activate

with the sensor training procedure. a tire pressure sensor. During this time, the

activation tool must remain in place 180


NOTE:
The tire pressure sensor training procedure degrees from the valve stem.

must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without

radio frequency (RF) noise and at least 1 meter (3 Place the activation tool on the LF tire sidewall

feet) away from other vehicles equipped with opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem.

TPMS. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the

tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the

RF noise is generated by electrical motors and smart junction box (SJB).

appliance operation, cellular telephones, remote

transmitters, power inverters and portable

entertainment equipment.


NOTE:
If a sensor does not respond to the

activation tool, attempt to activate the same sensor

with the activation tool. If the sensor still does not

respond, move the vehicle to rotate the wheels at

least 1/4 of a turn and attempt to activate the same

sensor again.


NOTE:
If the SJB does not recognize any 1 of the

4 tire pressure sensors during the sensor training

procedure, the horn will sound twice and the

message center (if equipped) will display TIRE

NOT TRAINED REPEAT and the procedure must

be repeated.


Copyright
ã 2006, Ford Motor Company


Last updated: 06/19/2006
2007 Mustang, Mustang GT 8/2006


204-04-2 Wheels and Tires 204-04-2
GENERAL PROCEDURES (Continued)
7. Within 2 minutes of the horn sounding, place 8.
NOTE: Do not wait more than 2 minutes

the activation tool on the RF tire sidewall between training each sensor.

opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem to Repeat Step 7 for the RR and LR tires.

train the RF tire pressure sensor.

The procedure is completed after the last tire

has been trained. When the training procedure

is complete, the message center (if equipped)

will display TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE.

For vehicles not equipped with a message

center, successful completion of the training

procedure will be verified by turning the

ignition switch to the OFF position without the

horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when

the switch is turned to the OFF position, the

training procedure was not successful.

9. Using the scan tool, locate the updated TPMS

sensor IDs trained to the SJB and document

them on the applicable warranty claim.

10.
NOTE: This step is required to clear DTC

C2780, cause the SJB to exit the manufacturing

mode and to make sure there are no other

concerns with a newly programmed SJB.

If the sensors are being trained due to the

installation of a new SJB, clear any DTCs and

perform the SJB on-demand self-test.



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mr_shiftright

Date: Nov 04, 2008
Time: 01:16 PM

This is for a Mustang but I hope some of it helps you. I haven't verified any of this but it looks like it's off the instruction booklet for the tool:

GENERAL PROCEDURES
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
NOTE:
The tire pressure monitoring system is not


(TPMS) Sensor Training
affected by wheel and tire rotation.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position,


Special Tool(s)
then press and release the brake pedal.


Vehicle Communication Module

(VCM) and Integrated
2. Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position


Diagnostic System (IDS)
to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the


software with appropriate
RUN position. Do not wait more than one


hardware, or equivalent scan

tool
minute between each key cycle.

3. Press and release the brake pedal.


Activation Tool, Tire Pressure

Monitor
4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.


204-363
5. Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position

to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the

RUN position. Do not wait more than one

minute between each key cycle.
The horn will sound once and the TPMS


NOTE:
A new tire pressure sensor is shipped in an indicator will flash if the training mode has

OFF mode (or battery saver mode) and must be been entered successfully. If equipped, the

turned ON before it can be trained. To turn the message center will display TRAIN LF

sensor ON, deflate the tire slightly if necessary, then TIRE.

inflate the tire to the recommended inflation

pressure and wait at least 2 minutes, then continue 6.
NOTE: It may take up to 6 seconds to activate

with the sensor training procedure. a tire pressure sensor. During this time, the

activation tool must remain in place 180


NOTE:
The tire pressure sensor training procedure degrees from the valve stem.

must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without

radio frequency (RF) noise and at least 1 meter (3 Place the activation tool on the LF tire sidewall

feet) away from other vehicles equipped with opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem.

TPMS. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the

tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the

RF noise is generated by electrical motors and smart junction box (SJB).

appliance operation, cellular telephones, remote

transmitters, power inverters and portable

entertainment equipment.


NOTE:
If a sensor does not respond to the

activation tool, attempt to activate the same sensor

with the activation tool. If the sensor still does not

respond, move the vehicle to rotate the wheels at

least 1/4 of a turn and attempt to activate the same

sensor again.


NOTE:
If the SJB does not recognize any 1 of the

4 tire pressure sensors during the sensor training

procedure, the horn will sound twice and the

message center (if equipped) will display TIRE

NOT TRAINED REPEAT and the procedure must

be repeated.


Copyright
ã 2006, Ford Motor Company


Last updated: 06/19/2006
2007 Mustang, Mustang GT 8/2006


204-04-2 Wheels and Tires 204-04-2
GENERAL PROCEDURES (Continued)
7. Within 2 minutes of the horn sounding, place 8.
NOTE: Do not wait more than 2 minutes

the activation tool on the RF tire sidewall between training each sensor.

opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem to Repeat Step 7 for the RR and LR tires.

train the RF tire pressure sensor.

The procedure is completed after the last tire

has been trained. When the training procedure

is complete, the message center (if equipped)

will display TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE.

For vehicles not equipped with a message

center, successful completion of the training

procedure will be verified by turning the

ignition switch to the OFF position without the

horn sounding. If the horn sounds twice when

the switch is turned to the OFF position, the

training procedure was not successful.

9. Using the scan tool, locate the updated TPMS

sensor IDs trained to the SJB and document

them on the applicable warranty claim.

10.
NOTE: This step is required to clear DTC

C2780, cause the SJB to exit the manufacturing

mode and to make sure there are no other

concerns with a newly programmed SJB.

If the sensors are being trained due to the

installation of a new SJB, clear any DTCs and

perform the SJB on-demand self-test.



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