Tire Pressure Sensor: Testing and Inspection
Memorizing the Tire Pressure Sensor IDSpecial Tools Required
TPMS sensor initializer tool AKS0620006
Available through the American Honda Tool and Equipment program, 888-424-6857.
All four tire pressure sensor IDs must be memorized to the TPMS control unit whenever you do any of these actions:
^ Replace the TPMS control unit.
^ Replace the tire pressure sensor.
^ Substitute a known-good wheel with tire pressure sensor.
NOTE:
^ To ensure the control unit memorizes the correct ID, the vehicle with the new sensor must be at least 10 ft (3 m) away from other vehicle have the tire pressure sensors.
^ When doing a tire rotation, memorizing the sensors is not needed.
1. With the ignition switch OFF, connect the HDS to the data link connector (DLC) (A) located under the driver's side of the dashboard.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Make sure the HDS communicates with the vehicle and the TPMS control unit. If it doesn't, troubleshoot the DLC circuit.
4. Hold the TPMS sensor initializer tool near one wheel, and memorize the pressure sensor ID by following the screen prompts on the HDS.
NOTE:
^ If Not defined is shown on the HDS, turn the TPMS sensor initializer tool OFF, rotate the tire 1/4 turn, then turn the TPMS sensor initializer tool ON, and try again. If Not defined is still shown, repeat the procedure in the previous sentence until a response is shown.
^ If you turn the ignition switch OFF before memorize all four sensor IDs, the memorizing ID is canceled.
^ See the HDS Help menu for specific instructions.
5. Repeat step 4 for each wheel until all four sensor IDs are memorized. When all four IDs are memorized, the low tire pressure indicator blinks.
6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Test-drive the vehicle at 28 mph (45 km/h) or more for at least 1 minute.
8. Make sure the low pressure indicator does not blink.
9. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
10. Reduce the pressure in one tire until it is less than the appropriate specification.
11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
NOTE: If it has been 5 minutes or more since the end of the last test-drive, reactivate the appropriate tire pressure sensor with the TPMS sensor initializer tool.
12. Test-drive the vehicle at 28 mph (45 km/h) or more for at least 1 minute.
13. Make sure the low pressure indicator turns on, then inflate the tire.
14. Repeat steps 9 through 13 for all the other tires.
15. Clear any DTCs with the HDS.