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 information.
OEM sensors can be activated by
1) CDW ’s T100 TPMS tool; or often with
2) Rapid inflation/deflation of the tire (5 PSI or 20 kPa in 10 seconds)
3) OEM sensors on 2003 and older vehicles, may be activated when a magnet is placed over the sensor valve stem.
All CDWTPS-Sensors support these methods of activation.