Kizashi TPMS
Thanks, I'll ask them about the OBD cable. I've tried the learning mode myself but as cold as it's been outside I haven't had much patience for it, I'll keep trying. How do I know when it's in learning mode? The TPMS service light comes on regardless because nothing is registered at the moment (thanks to the tech at Suzuki!). I'm starting to doubt I'll even hear back from the Suzuki dealer...one of the last things the service manager said before we got off the phone was "if that guy (auto shop) knows so much about Suzuki then maybe he needs to work for them" with a touch of sarcasm. I may just end up buying the vt30 myself afterall.
I practiced doing the relearn before I had a tool in our parking garage that was around 40 degrees. You're inside the car most of the time, so you can do it even if it's freezing outside. Just be patient and precise. Here's a link to the procedure, but ignore what I say about ACC:
http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 955#p22955
Yeah, that dealership was being smart, so I wouldn't take it there anyways. No point too since you can do this yourself.
I forgot about one idea I had that where you may be able to relearn the sensors without even a tool. It's pretty simple too:
-- Get the car into relearn mode
-- Drop 5-10lbs of air from a tire. In theory, this should trigger the sensor and register the sensor with the car.
-- Check to see if the sensor has been registered by the number of flashes. If not, try another tire and check again. If neither register, I guess this method won't work.
-- Otherwise, repeat for other tires until all 4 are relearned
-- Put air back in tires
-- Jump up and down like you won gold at the olympics.
http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 955#p22955
Yeah, that dealership was being smart, so I wouldn't take it there anyways. No point too since you can do this yourself.
I forgot about one idea I had that where you may be able to relearn the sensors without even a tool. It's pretty simple too:
-- Get the car into relearn mode
-- Drop 5-10lbs of air from a tire. In theory, this should trigger the sensor and register the sensor with the car.
-- Check to see if the sensor has been registered by the number of flashes. If not, try another tire and check again. If neither register, I guess this method won't work.
-- Otherwise, repeat for other tires until all 4 are relearned
-- Put air back in tires
-- Jump up and down like you won gold at the olympics.
SamirD...you sir...ARE THE MAN!!!
I followed your advice and took my time to practice the learning mode pattern. I found for me the best way was to slightly close the door, so i could use the handle to operate the door light switch instead of reaching behind and to the left. A little trial and error and I was good at consistently putting it in learning mode.
On a whim, I suspected you were right about releasing pressure from the tires to trigger the sensors. I took it to a filling station just to be safe, and low and behold IT WORKS! I pushed the air needle in for about 5 seconds on each tire and had no idea if the car was actually registering their ID's until after the 4th tire I went up and checked the dash...no warning light! I topped off the tires with 38 psi and then I drove around for 5-10 minutes, no problems!
Dude, SamirD, if you're ever in the Indianapolis area I think I owe you a few beers. If Suzuki does eventually call me back I'm just going to laugh and tell them they should fire their tech.
I followed your advice and took my time to practice the learning mode pattern. I found for me the best way was to slightly close the door, so i could use the handle to operate the door light switch instead of reaching behind and to the left. A little trial and error and I was good at consistently putting it in learning mode.
On a whim, I suspected you were right about releasing pressure from the tires to trigger the sensors. I took it to a filling station just to be safe, and low and behold IT WORKS! I pushed the air needle in for about 5 seconds on each tire and had no idea if the car was actually registering their ID's until after the 4th tire I went up and checked the dash...no warning light! I topped off the tires with 38 psi and then I drove around for 5-10 minutes, no problems!
Dude, SamirD, if you're ever in the Indianapolis area I think I owe you a few beers. If Suzuki does eventually call me back I'm just going to laugh and tell them they should fire their tech.
AWESOME!!! CONGRATS ON BEING THE FIRST OWNER TO EVER RESET THEIR TPMS WITHOUT A TOOL!bodhibro wrote:SamirD...you sir...ARE THE MAN!!!
I followed your advice and took my time to practice the learning mode pattern. I found for me the best way was to slightly close the door, so i could use the handle to operate the door light switch instead of reaching behind and to the left. A little trial and error and I was good at consistently putting it in learning mode.
On a whim, I suspected you were right about releasing pressure from the tires to trigger the sensors. I took it to a filling station just to be safe, and low and behold IT WORKS! I pushed the air needle in for about 5 seconds on each tire and had no idea if the car was actually registering their ID's until after the 4th tire I went up and checked the dash...no warning light! I topped off the tires with 38 psi and then I drove around for 5-10 minutes, no problems!
Dude, SamirD, if you're ever in the Indianapolis area I think I owe you a few beers. If Suzuki does eventually call me back I'm just going to laugh and tell them they should fire their tech.
I'm so glad the theory worked! Now I kinda wish I would have tried it on my own car, lol. So much for the dealership or any tpms nonsense anymore. We're finally free!!!!
Next time I'm driving from MKE to HSV, which I think takes me through Indianapolis, I'll definitely give you heads up and we can share some Kizashi and TPMS stories over some lunch/dinner.
SamirD, can you elaborate on the "number of Flashes" part? Where am I looking at for the flash and what's the correct number of flashes I need to look for. Just mounted new wheels and tires and get this tpms light to go away. Thanks for your help!!SamirD wrote:I practiced doing the relearn before I had a tool in our parking garage that was around 40 degrees. You're inside the car most of the time, so you can do it even if it's freezing outside. Just be patient and precise. Here's a link to the procedure, but ignore what I say about ACC:
http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 955#p22955
Yeah, that dealership was being smart, so I wouldn't take it there anyways. No point too since you can do this yourself.
I forgot about one idea I had that where you may be able to relearn the sensors without even a tool. It's pretty simple too:
-- Get the car into relearn mode
-- Drop 5-10lbs of air from a tire. In theory, this should trigger the sensor and register the sensor with the car.
-- Check to see if the sensor has been registered by the number of flashes. If not, try another tire and check again. If neither register, I guess this method won't work.
-- Otherwise, repeat for other tires until all 4 are relearned
-- Put air back in tires
-- Jump up and down like you won gold at the olympics.
2012 Kizashi CVT AWD/ w paint chips 
Orange County/Brooklyn NY
Orange County/Brooklyn NY
It's the exclamation point symbol in the speedometer. Once the first tire is registered, it will flash 3 times every couple seconds to say 3 to go, 2 times after 2 are registered, etc. After the 4th is registered it will be solid for 5 seconds, then turn off. You would probably need someone else watching that for you since you have a limited amount of time to try to learn all 4 tires.
Black 2011 Sport SLS AWD
Yep! I only watch for the first reduction in flashes and for the steady symbol at the end. Also, the tell tale sign that you've done it right is that the tpms warning is off.BLyons wrote:It's the exclamation point symbol in the speedometer. Once the first tire is registered, it will flash 3 times every couple seconds to say 3 to go, 2 times after 2 are registered, etc. After the 4th is registered it will be solid for 5 seconds, then turn off. You would probably need someone else watching that for you since you have a limited amount of time to try to learn all 4 tires.
So glad people are still able to use this. I actually use it myself now since the vt30 isn't working right.