FAQ
What’s the tire pressure placard and where is located?
The tire pressure placard is usually located on the door jamb of the vehicle’s driver side door. The placard lists the manufacturer’s recommended tire size and air pressure for the...
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What does the error signify and how do I correct it?
A “multi-sensor” error means there is one or more sensors too close to the one you are attempting to program. Unless you have selected the Multi-Sensor programming method and are...
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What is the difference between high-line and low-line TPMS?
High Line: vehicles with high line systems display the location of the specific underinflated tire as well as the tire pressure for all tires. Low Line: vehicles with low line...
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How to relearn TPMS sensors?
1) If the sensor is an OEM sensor, follow the Relearn Procedure displayed on the CDW ’s T100 TPMS tools. 2) If the sensor is an CDWTPS sensor, program the sensor, then select Relearn Procedure...
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What does it mean to Relearn a TPMS Sensor? When Does it Need to be Done? And How Do I Do It?
Each wheel’s TPMS sensor has a unique ID. That sensor ID and associated wheel is registered in the vehicle’s TPMS module. When a sensor is replaced or when the tires...
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How many types of TPMS relearns are there? And what are they?
There are three basic TPMS sensor relearn methods. Auto Relearn Driving the vehicle is required to relearn new sensor IDs, but the vehicle manufacturer may require additional reset steps be...
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What is activation? How to activate a TPMS sensor?
Activating a sensor forces it to transmit tire pressure and temperature and sensor ID and battery status to the vehicle. CDW ’s T100 TPMS tools can activate sensors and display tire and sensor...
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Are CDW ’s T100 TPMS tools compatible with all direct TPMS sensor frequencies? Are CDWTPS-Sensors available in 433 MHz and 315 MHz?
Only our company’s CDW ’s T100 TPMS tool can activate and read information from all current TPMS sensor frequencies: 315MHz, 433MHz and 434MHz TPMS sensors. If the sensor on the vehicle is labeled...
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TPMS tools can be used to
Check if sensors are still functioning by attempting to activate them, read a tire’s air pressure and temperature and display the sensor’s battery life and ID. Display manufacturer-specific Relearns for...
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Why does my workshop need a TPMS tool?
Simply put, if your shop doesn’t do TPMS servicing, you are missing out on a significant revenue stream. Since 2007 all passenger vehicles in the United States have been required...
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