OTC TPWS TESTER User manual

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TPWS TESTER
USER
GUIDE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TPWS TESTER OVERVIEW
1. SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................3
2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.....................................................................................4
3. CAUTION....................................................................................................................................5
4. FUNCTION KEYS.......................................................................................................................6
5. HEADER ICONS.........................................................................................................................7
6. POWER ON..........................................................................................................7
TPWS TESTER USE – TOYOTA/LEXUS VEHICLES..................................8
1. SENSOR ACTIVATION ..............................................................................................................9
TPWS TESTER USE –OTHER OEMS...................................................................15
1. SENSOR ACTIVATION.............................................................................................................15
2. RELEARN PROCEDURE..........................................................................................................21
3. UNIVERSAL SENSOR PROGRAMMING .................................................................................26
TPWS TESTER USE –OTHER FEATURES.....................................................33
1. RECENT VEHICLE....................................................................................................................33
2. KEY FOB TEST ........................................................................................................................35
3. SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................38
MISCELLANEOUS.............................................................................................................45
1. CHARGE...................................................................................................................................45
2.TOOL UPDATE..........................................................................................................................46
3.TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................46
4.LIMITED WARRANTY / CERTIFICATE(S) ................................................................................47
5.SAFETY BATTERY AND CHARGE INFORMATION.................................................................50
6.RECYCLING..............................................................................................................................52

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TPWS TESTER OVERVIEW
1. SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Type:Rechargeable Lithium Ion.
Battery Life:Approximately 800 activations per full charge.
Dimensions (Max. L,W,D):8.1" x 4.1" x 2.3" (20.5 cm x 10.4 cm x 5.7 cm).
Case Material:High Impact ABS.
Response Frequency:Main frequencies: 315 MHz and 433.92 MHz (supporting
most specific frequencies).
Low Battery Indication:LCD bar graph display.
Weight:Approx. 1.4 lbs.
Temperatures:Operating: -4° F to 131° F (-20° C to +45° C).
Storage: -4° F to 131° F (-20° C to +45° C).
Product content:
➢ TPWS Tester
➢ USB cable x 1
➢ OBDII Module x1
➢ Magnet x1
➢ 100-240V AC / 24V DC adapter x1
➢ Quick Start Guide
➢ Carrying case

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2. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not discard. Retain for future reference.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device will not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device will accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired or improper operation.
WARNING:This product emits electromagnetic and electronically
generated waves that may interfere with the safe operation
of pacemakers.
Individuals that have pacemakers should never use this product.
WARNING:
Do not use on live electrical circuits.
Must read instructions before use.
Wear safety goggles. (User and bystanders).
Risk of entanglement.
Read the Warranty, Safety and Recycling information at the end of this user guide.

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3. CAUTION
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
Your TPWS Tester has been designed to be durable, safe, and reliable when properly used.
The TPWS Tester is intended to be used only by qualified and trained automotive technicians
or in a light industrial repair shop environment. Please read all instructions below before using.
Always follow these safety instructions. If you have any questions pertaining to the safety or
reliability of this tool, please call OTC Technical Support.
3.1 Read All Instructions
All warnings on the tool and in this manual should be adhered to. All operating
instructions should be followed.
3.2 Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.3 Heed Warnings
User and bystanders must wear safety goggles and must read instructions before
use. Do not use on live electrical circuits, risk of entanglement.
3.4 Cleaning
Clean with a soft dry cloth, or if necessary, a soft damp cloth. Do not use any harsh
chemical solvents such as acetone, thinner, brake cleaner or alcohol, as this may
damage the plastic surface.
3.5 Water & Moisture
Do not use this tool where contact or immersion in water is a possibility. Never spill
liquid of any kind onto the tool.
3.6 Storage
Do not use or store the tool in an area where it is exposed to direct sunlight or
excessive moisture.
3.7 Use
To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate the tool in the vicinity of open containers or
flammable liquids. Do not use if the potential for explosive gas or vapors exists. Keep
the tool away from heat generating sources. Do not operate the tool with the battery
cover removed.

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4. FUNCTION KEYS
Power ON/OFF switch Test or trigger sensor.
Next, continue or confirm. Cancel, previous step.
Navigate to select "up”. Navigate to select “down”.
Navigate to select “left”. Navigate to select “right”.
Battery charge
indicator
Keypad
Battery status
and SD Card
insertion status
Antenna

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5. HEADER ICONS
The tool is connected to PC via USB cable.
The tool is connected via Bluetooth to the OBDII module.
The tool is connected via RJ45 cable to the OBDII module.
SD card is inserted.
Battery status.
BOTTOM ICONS
Selecting this icon will take you to the MAIN MENU.
Selecting this icon will register the TPWS Sensors.
Selecting this icon will delete the sensor data displayed.
Selecting this icon will print the sensor data displayed.
Selecting this icon will allow the user to input the job information.
6. POWER ON
Press key to turn on the TPWS TOOL.
To power off the tool, press and hold (about 3 seconds) the key.

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TPWS TESTER USE – TOYOTA/LEXUS VEHICLES
IMPORTANT:
Vehicle specific information is used in this manual as an example and may not represent
specific instructions for each model and year. When performing various functions with
the tool, it is important to refer to the on-screen prompts and/or repair manual information.
Warning: For best sensor test result, hold the tool against the tire sidewall
right above the valve stem.
Features: Read, diagnose sensors, and transfer data to ECU when required.
Service Procedure
1. SENSOR ACTIVATION
Before servicing the tires/wheels, using your TPWS Tester, activate
each of the vehicle's sensors to make sure they are working properly.
This will eliminate the liability associated with replacing previously damaged or
defective sensors. This procedure allows you to quickly identify damaged or
defective sensors, because some TPWS systems may not report a damaged or
defective sensor condition on the instrument cluster for up to 20 minutes.
Note:If the sensors are not activated (“No Sensor Detected” message displayed),
please refer to the Troubleshooting section of this Guide.
Begin by triggering the driver's left front (LF) wheel sensor. Trigger all wheels
The same procedure should be followed on all wheel sensors, in a
clockwise rotation, until all the vehicle sensors have been learned.
1 Start LF
4 LR
2 RF
3 RR

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1.1. SELECT SENSOR ACTIVATION
This is to trigger all the sensors on the vehicle and/or reprogram the
TPWS sensor IDs into the ECU through the OBDII port or used in
conjunction with Techstream.
Continue
1.2. SELECT NUMBER OF WHEELS
= Continue
= Previous
Note:If the spare tire in the vehicle has a TPWS sensor, then select "5 WHEELS".

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1.3. TEST TPWS SENSORS
Begin by triggering the
driver's left front (LF)
wheel sensor.
To scroll wheels.
The tool is triggering the
sensor. Auto scan sensor
reading can take up to
1minute and 30 seconds.
LF
RF Trigger all wheels.
1 Start LF
RR
LR
4LR
2RF
3 RR

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On some earlier model
vehicles, reducing tire pressure
is required to read the TPWS
sensor ID. Reduce tire pressure
after the screen displays
"Reduce Tire Pressure".
LF
If screen displays "No sensor
was detected", press the trigger
button to test sensor again. If
the message is still displayed,
the sensor may be the wrong
sensor type, or need to be
replaced.
LF
=Continue = Previous and erase results = Next wheel.

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1.4. TPWS SENSOR ID REGISTRATION USING TPWS TESTER
After all sensor IDs are read and displayed on the tool, connect the
OBDII module to the vehicle and the turn ignition on. A Bluetooth icon
will appear on the header of the tool if it’s connected via Bluetooth.
The RJ45 icon appears if the tool is connected to the OBDII
module via cable.
Select the OBDII
icon.
The device
prompts you to
continue.
Select
Check connection
and turn ignition key
to ON.
Note: Keep the
engine OFF.
= Continue
= Previous
= Continue
= Previous
= Continue
= Previous

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The transfer will
begin. The following
messages appear
briefly.
CONNECTED
TRANSFER OK
VERIFY OK
SUCCESSFUL
TRANSFER
The data transfer to
the ECU is
complete.
Turn ignition off and
unplug from the
DLC connector.
= Continue
= Previous
= Continue
Note: The vehicle dashboard information may take approximately 5 minutes to be
updated after vehicle has been driven.

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1.5. TPWS SENSOR IDREGISTRATION USING TECHSTREAM
1.5.1. Launch Tire Pressure Monitor / Tire ID Registration.
1.5.2. Input sensor ID codes read by TPWS Tester into Techstream.
1.5.3. Follow the on-screen instructions in Techstream to complete sensor
ID registration.

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TPWS TESTER USE – OTHER OEMS
IMPORTANT:
Vehicle specific information is used in this manual as an example and may not represent
specific instructions for each model and year. When performing various functions with the
tool, it is important to refer to the on-screen prompts and/or repair manual information.
WARNING:For best sensor test result, hold the tool against the tire
sidewall right above the valve stem.
Features: Read, diagnose sensors, and transfer data to ECU when required.
Service Procedure
1. Sensor Activation - Other OEMs
Before servicing the tires/wheels, using your TPWS TESTER, trigger each
of the vehicle's sensors to make sure they are working properly.
This will eliminate the liability associated with replacing previously damaged or defective
sensors. This procedure will not change the vehicle settings because the vehicle has yet to be
put into learn mode. This procedure allows you to quickly identify damaged or defective
sensors, because some vehicles do not report a damaged or defective sensor condition on the
instrument cluster for up to 20 minutes.
Note: If the sensors do not trigger, please refer to the Troubleshooting section
of this Guide.
Perform tire/wheel service.
For vehicles that require learning, please see Section 2.

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1.1. SELECT OTHER OEMS
This is to trigger all the sensors on the vehicle and reprogram the sensor
ID(s) in the ECU through the OBDII port.
= Continue
1.2. SELECT SENSOR ACTIVATION
= Continue

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1.3. SELECT CAR MANUFACTURER
1.4. SELECT VEHICLE MODEL
1.5. SELECT YEAR
= Continue
= Previous
= Continue
= Previous
= Continue
= Previous

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1.6. SELECT NUMBER OF WHEELS
= Continue
= Previous
Note:If the spare tire in the vehicle has a TPWS sensor, then select "5 WHEELS".
1.7. TEST SENSORS
The tool is ready to
trigger the sensors.
To scroll wheels.
On the keypad, press the
trigger button until "trigger
processing" appears.
LF
The tool is triggering
the sensors.

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Trigger all wheels.
RF
1 Start LF
RR
4LR
LR
2 RF
3 RR
= Continue
= Previous
If the screen displays
“No sensor was
detected”, press the
trigger button to test the
sensor again. If the
same message is still
displayed, the sensor
may be wrong or need
to be replaced.
LF
On some earlier model
vehicles reducing tire
pressure is required to
read the TPWS sensor ID.
Reduce tire pressure after
the screen displays
"Reduce Tire Pressure".
LF

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1.8. REPROGRAM ECU THROUGH OBDII PORT –OTHER OEMS
After all sensor ID’s are read and displayed on the tool,
connect OBDII module to the vehicle and turn ignition on.
The Bluetooth icon appears on the header of the tool if it’s
connected via Bluetooth. The RJ45 icon appears if the tool
is connected to the OBDII module via cable.
Select the OBDII
icon.
The device
prompts you
to continue.
Select
= Continue
= Previous
= Continue
= Previous
Check connection
and turn ignition key
to ON.
Note:Keep the
engine OFF.
= Continue
= Previous