Programming Sensors

2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Base, 4D Sedan, 2.4 TSECTION Programming Sensors
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  1. Turn ignition on. Press Driver Information Center (DIC) RESET button to clear any Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) warning messages. Press DIC OPTIONS button until IPC display is blank.
  2. Press and hold DIC RESET button for 3 seconds. Press DIC OPTIONS button again until TIRE TRAINING message appears. Press DIC RESET button until IPC LEARN L FRONT TIRE message appears to begin programming sequence.
    NOTE: TPM Sensor Programming Tool (J 41760) is a large magnet.
  3. Install TPM Sensor Programming Tool (J 41760) over left front wheel valve stem. See Figure . Vehicle horn will sound, indicating TPM sensor is programmed. Proceed to next TPM sensor as directed by IPC messages.
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