[Norm Peterson]

Originally Posted by WhiteFoxGT

I havent checked prices recently, but the activation tools we use arent cheap... And all the ones I've seen for sale arent anywhere NEAR 30-40$, more like hundreds of dollars... Maybe we arent on the same page here

This isn't like the Bartec tools that have much greater capabilities. All they do is train the sensors to the system. I think the E-series vans might have different front and rear tire pressure specs, and this tool allows rotation (and adjusting the pressures accordingly).

Originally Posted by some other Mustang forum

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Confused. Does it reset the code and turn off the low tire pressure light? Or, does it re-program the receiving sensor(s) in the car to accept new TPMS sensors put in the wheels? Or, does it activate the sensors in the wheels and set them on the correct frequency for the car?

It allows you to turn off the TPMS lamp after a low tire pressure event or the installation of a new sensor or sensors. Ford calls this "TPMS Sensor Training".

Each TPMS sensor has its own ID. These four IDs must be trained to the Smart Junction Box (SJB) when replaced or after a low tire pressure event that caused the TPMS lamp to illuminate.

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TPMS is still a new, complex issue to the aftermarket and enthusiasts. I'm sure someone, somewhere will come up for an easy, proper fix for this. Until then, the right way to do it (tragically, expensive, too) is to either swap the sensors, or order and install new bands and sensors.

There's nothing complex about it, and any new sensors will still have to be trained.

Here is the very simple procedure for training TPMS sensors using this tool or equivalent(aka "resetting the tire light", etc.):

NOTE: The tire pressure sensor training procedure must be done on a single vehicle, in an area without radio frequency noise and at least 1 m (3 ft) away from other vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS).

Radio frequency noise is generated by electrical motors and appliance operation, cellular telephones, remote transmitters, power inverters and portable entertainment equipment.

Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position, then press and release the brake pedal.
Cycle the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
Press and release the brake pedal.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
Turn the ignition switch from the OFF position to the RUN position 3 times, ending in the RUN position.
The horn will sound once and the TPMS indicator will flash if the training mode has been entered successfully. If equipped, the message center will display TRAIN LF TIRE.
NOTE: It may take up to 6 seconds to activate a tire pressure sensor. During this time, the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool must remain in place 180 degrees from the valve stem.

Place the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool on the LF tire sidewall opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem. Press and release the test button on the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool. The horn will sound briefly to indicate that the tire pressure sensor has been recognized by the SJB.

Within 2 minutes of the horn sounding, place the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool on the RF tire sidewall opposite (180 degrees) from the valve stem and press and release the test button to train the RF tire pressure sensor.

NOTE: Do not wait more than 2 minutes between training each sensor or the SJB will time out and the entire procedure must be repeated.

Repeat Step 7 for the RR and LR tires.
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.

Norm