4 smartire, Tpms hand tool troubleshooting – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems SmarTire Trailer-Link Op Manual User Manual
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it may simply be pressed into a new cradle for reuse. Avoid reusing the
strap – worm gear could be damaged internally.
c. If points a. and b. did not yield any results, the sensor is either missing or
has been damaged. Remove the wheel carefully and inspect the inside
tire lining for any damage if the sensor, strap, and cradle are found to
have been damaged and non-operational. Replace strap, cradle, and
sensor. Program the new ID into the system using the SmarTire
®
TPMS
Maintenance Hand tool as described in Section C, 4.2.3.
7.4 SmarTire
®
TPMS Hand Tool Troubleshooting
7.4.1 Q: The Tool does not power-up or turns off when the “Activate”
button is pressed.
A: Replace the batteries.
7.4.2 Q: No tire pressure sensor data is received.
A: Make sure the Activate Antenna is held within 6" of the tire pressure sensor
and positioned before the “Activate” button is momentarily pressed and that
the tool is held in that position for at least 3.5 to 5 seconds. Try to activate
and receive tire pressure sensor data from another tire sensor.
Selection
Buttons
Activate Antenna
Display Screen
On/Off
Button
Flash
Connector
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