Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
BARTEC TPMS Reset Procedure
Preferred Method: OBD
- Inflate tires to placard.
- Following on tool prompts, read all sensor IDs using tool.
- Following on tool prompts, connect tool to OBDII port. Tool will prompt you to ensure the key is ON/engine OFF.
- Continue to follow the tool prompts until the tool indicates relearn is successful.
(Tech400SD/500/PRO Series ONLY)Β
Alternate Method: Stationary
- Set parking brake.
- Turn ignition to ON/RUN.
- Press the MENU button until "VEHICLE INFORMATION MENU" is displayed.
- Once you are in the VEHICLE INFORMATION MENU, navigate till DIC displays the vehicle's tire inflation pressures and positions.
- Press the SET/CLR button.
- Highlight YES.NOTE: If above not in menu, use RKE and press lock and unlock button down until horn chrips.
- Activate the left front sensor. Once the sensor has been activated, the horn will chirp. Repeat procedure: RF, RR, LR. Horn should chirp twice.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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