After the vehicle adjusts the tire air pressure, the tire pressure monitoring system must be initialized. If this operation is not performed, the system may not accurately trigger the alarm. Some vehicles can perform tire pressure initialization through the vehicle’s own function, or use the LAUNCH comprehensive diagnostic tool to perform tire pressure initialization.
The tire pressure initialization function needs to be performed after performing the following operations:
1. After adjusting the tire air pressure.
2. Replace tires or perform rotation operations.
3. After using the vehicle tire puncture emergency repair kit.
Equipment that supports this function: LAUNCH’s full range of comprehensive diagnostic equipment
Equipment used in this demonstration: LAUNCH X431 PAD V ELITE
Tested model: Ford/2023/ Explorer, VIN: 1FM5K8AW1PNA*****
Operation process:
1. Connect PAD V to the vehicle and operate on PAD V. Choose [Local Diagnose].
2. Choose [Ford] to test.
3. Choose [Automatically Search] to identify car models automatically.
4. Click [Smart Detection] to scan the entire vehicle systems.
5. Click [BCM (Body Control Module)] to access the system.
6. Click [Special Functions].
7. Click [TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) Initialization].
8. Click OK. The tire pressure monitoring system initialization program is completed.
