Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Training

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Sensor Training
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Milan, 2010 Lincoln MKZ, and 2010 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special Tool(s)Β 

SPECIAL TOOL SPECIFICATION

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Activation Tool, Tire Pressure Monitor
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Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) and Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) software with appropriate hardware, or equivalent scan tool
NOTE: If the vehicle has been stationary for more than 30 minutes, the sensors will go into a "sleep mode" to conserve battery power. It will be necessary to wake them up so they will transmit the latest tire pressure information to the Smart Junction Box (SJB). For additional information, refer to TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS) SENSOR ACTIVATIONΒ .
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