Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems SMARTIRE TPMS OPERATORS MANUAL - Manual (Page 72)

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c. Exit the Learn Mode using the setup button and press it once more to return to
the TPMS Ready screen.
When using the SmarTire
™
Diagnostics Software, simply enter the correct ID numbers under the
Setup/Sensor configuration tab (write down the ID numbers of the affected tires before assigning
them to new tire locations). If more than 2 tires are affected, you may also choose to carry out a
complete relearn of all tires.
8.4 DIAGNOSING A DEFECTIVE, MISSING, OR MISPLACED SENSOR
In the event that a tire sensor does not report to the display after having gone through the
steps above, the following sensor checks should also be performed:
a. Try to initiate the sensor opposite of the valve stem. There are times when the
tire installer accidentally places the sensor 180 degrees opposite of the valve by
misreading the instructions (sensors are required to be placed 180 degrees
opposite of each other for dual wheel assemblies). Check for new data on the
Gauge for the affected wheel position.
b. If step a. was unsuccessful, try to initiate the
sensor at the bottom of the wheel, no matter
where the valve stem is located. If this
attempt updated the display screen, rotate
the wheel 180 degrees forward and initiate
the sensor again at the BOTTOM of the
wheel. If the second initiation also provided
new data (cycle power between tries to
empty the screen, not necessary when