Having trouble programming new TPMS

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Old 09-09-2012 | 06:52 PM
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Having trouble programming new TPMS

Bought new rims and tires from discount tire direct. Had new TPMSs installed since the they mounted and balanced the tires. Took the truck for a short drive at highway speeds, turn the key forward, hazards off and on 3 times, light turned on on dash and it told me to lear front left tire. Hit ok and let air out of the tire for awhile and got the double honk letting me know it failed. Repeated the process with the same results. Any suggestions? I am going to call DTD tomorrow and see what they say about the sensors. I followed the factory manual and I am wondering if maybe the new ones need to be driven further before they "wake Up". Got 20x9 MB TKO +25MM offset with Cooper ATP 275 60s.
 
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Old 09-10-2012 | 02:22 PM
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Your vehicle was equipped from the factory with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that turns on every time you start the engine.
When new sensors are installed, they must be registered by deflating the tires.
1.) Drive the vehicle for at least 2 minutes above 20mph.
2.) Park near an air station and keep the ignition key in the OFF position.
3.) Turn the ignition to the ON position, but with the engine OFF.
4.) Turn the hazard flashers on and off three times within ten seconds, and the horn should sound. The TPMS light should be flashing letting you know that the vehicle is now in TPMS Relearn Mode.
5.) Starting with the driver’s side front tire, activate the TPM sensor by deflating the tire for 10 seconds. Wait for the horn honk to confirm that the sensor has been registered to the vehicle. It may take up to 20 seconds for the horn to honk.
6.) Continue on to the passenger’s side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5.
7.) Next, move to the passenger’s side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5.
8.) Finishing with the left rear tire, repeat the procedure in Step 5. Once the horn honks, turn the ignition switch to OFF to complete the TPMS relearn procedure.
9.) Make sure all tires, including the spare (if equipped), are inflated to the vehicle’s recommended inflation pressures.
 
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Old 09-10-2012 | 10:32 PM
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Figured it out. Thanks I either
A: had the factory rims too close (they can be see in the above pic)
B: did not drive far enough to "wake up" the sensors

Drove it to work and back today. Then parked in my other driveway, away from the factory rims, and did exactly as the manual stated. Worked perfect. Thanks for the help though.
 




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