Safety Warning
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSKIA2009SORENTO 2WD V6-3.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISMAINTENANCEWHEELS AND TIRESTIRE MONITORING SYSTEMTESTING AND INSPECTIONPROGRAMMING AND RELEARNINGSENSOR INITIATING PROCEDURE
2009 Kia Sorento 2WD V6-3.8L
Sensor Initiating Procedure
2009 Kia Sorento 2WD V6-3.8LSECTION Sensor Initiating Procedure
Sensor Initiating Procedure
1. Read the four sensor's ids starting with sensor 1 (1 normally front left, 2 front right, 3 rear left, 4 rear right).
NOTE:
- It is possible to avoid registering each sensor by reading back the learned sensor list and only registering the new sensor in the missing sensor position (if there is a missing position).
- The handheld test tool will automatically check to see whether the receiver is High or Low Line.
- It will then automatically configure sensors accordingly and write their ID's to the receiver memory.
- Note that sensors which were already configured as Base (Low Line) will take longer to read.
2. Connect 'TPMS exciter' to the diagnostic connector.
3. Register the four sensor's ids to the receiver.
4. Disconnect diagnostic link.
5. Cycle Ignition, wait 3 minutes and check that Normal Receiver State is now indicated.
6. Let each road tire down and check that the system turns the TREAD lamp and correct wheel location LED on accordingly (wait up to 3 minutes). If it does not, then turn wheel a quarter turn and re-check.
7. In the case that re-check does not work, use the handheld tool to check that the correct ID has been registered for each wheel.
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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.