Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Activation

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Activation
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Special Tool(s)Β 

SPECIAL TOOL SPECIFICATION

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Activation Tool, Tire Pressure Monitor 204-363, or Customer Activation Tool, Tire Pressure Monitor
NOTE: The tire pressure sensors will go into a "sleep mode" when a vehicle is stationary to conserve battery power. The sensors do not transmit information while in sleep mode. It will be necessary to wake them up so they will transmit the latest tire pressure information.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
  2. Position the Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool against the LF tire sidewall at the tire valve stem.
  3. NOTE: The Tire Pressure Monitor Activation Tool will provide feedback in the form of a flashing green light and a beep sound for each successful response from a tire pressure sensor. This feedback may not always be present, do not rely on it as a confirmation that the module heard a particular sensor.
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