Kia Carens: Tire Pressure Monitoring System / TPMS Sensor Repair procedures

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual / Suspension System / Tire Pressure Monitoring System / TPMS Sensor Repair procedures

Removal

Handle the sensor with care.

1.	Remove the tire. (Refer to Tire/Wheels - "Tire")

Remove the valve nut.

The valve nut should not be re-used.

3.	Discard the valve assembly.

Installation

Sensor Fit

•	Handle the sensor with care.

•	Avoid lubricant contact.

•	Ensure that the wheel to be fitted is designed for sensor mount. There should normally be a mark to indicate this.

•	Ensure that the valve hole and mating face of the wheel are clean.

1.	Slide the sensor-valve unit through the valve hole of the rim. Hold the sensor against the rim and the rubber grommet against the sealing surface.

2.	Insert the nut over the valve stem and then tighten the nut.

Continue to tightening the nut until contact with the rim and then tighten to 2.4 ~ 3.0Nm.

–	Tighten slowly with quarter turn steps until the final torque is reached.

–	Do not exceed allowed torque.

–	Do not use electric or pneumatic tools.

Check that the sensor is firmly attached to the rim.

Risk of damage during the tire installation/ removal if the sensor is not firmly attached to the rim.

5.	Carry out inflation / pressure correction and then fit valve cap.

6.	Install the tire. (Refer to "Tire Installation")

7.	In the case of TPMS sensor failure, TPMS sensor needs learning. Faulty sensor is replaced new units, conduct learning of TPMS sensors.

Diagnosis procedure by using diagnostic device

As manual for diagnosis methods by using diagnosis device, the main contents are as follows:

1.	Connect self-diagnosis connector(16pins) located in the lower of driver side crash pad to self-diagnosis device, and then turn the self-diagnosis device after key is ON.

2.	Select the "vehicle model" and "TPMS" on GDS vehicle selection screen, then select OK.

[Register Sensor initialization]

[Register Sensor function description]

[Preparation phase sensor measurements]

[Sensor register method 1]

[Sensor register method 2]

[Sensor register method 3]

[Sensor register method 4]

[Sensor register method 5]

•	Write ID Read ID and be sure to check are the same.

•	After registering successfully sensor "Sensor Wireless Information" by the execution determines whether the sensor is working properly.

[Sensor Status initialization]

[Sensor function description]

[Preparation phase sensor measurements]

•	In North America, the cable is measured separately.

•	In Domestic/General(European) area, the cable is measured without separation.

[Sensor measurements 1]

[Sensor measurements 2]

[Sensor Status]

•	Each entry must check whether each sensor normal.

•	After replacing the tires or sensors, check the status of sensor is working properly after sensor registration process.

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