Tire Monitor System - GDS TPMS Info, Basic Instructions
GROUPGEN
NUMBER
045
MODEL
All
DATE
November 2010
SUBJECT
GDS TPMS INFORMATION AND BASIC INSTRUCTIONS
This bulletin provides information relating to some new TPMS Systems used on late model Kia vehicles as well as tips to increase understanding of some aspects of our TPMS systems. This bulletin also provides some basic instructions for using the GDS TPMS module. For additional information and instructions on the use of the GDS TPMS module please see the User Guide from the Home Page of your GDS.
TPMS Quick Tips
1. If the tire low pressure warning light (tread lamp) illuminates on a Low Line system inspect the pressure of all four tires. The tires may have been rotated after the sensors were registered.
2. Siemens Continental system - because the sensors will "sleep" when the vehicle is not moving driving the vehicle may be necessary to activate the sensors before registering them.
3. Tire pressure gauge accuracy should be compared against a wheel sensor reading in the TPMS current data stream and compensated for while using the gauge. If the tire gauge is off by 2 PSI adjust for the 2 PSI when airing up the tires. Always check a tire's cold pressure and refer to the tire information decal on the driver's side B-pillar for correct pressure.
4, When replacing a sensor equipped with an adjustable stem be sure to use a NEW (breakaway) nut. On sensors with a fixed stem the old nut can be reused.
5. After installing a new TPMS Control Unit the technician is asked to verify that the correct vehicle name is entered. The GDS should automatically enter the correct vehicle name.
In 2008 and 2009 Kia changed from High Line to Low Line systems on Amanti (GH) and Sorento (BL) vehicles. For these vehicles the technician should add a "1" after the "GH" or "BL" for a High Line or a "2" for Low Line.
The Rio (JB) will probably change to "B2" if it is not already set as "JB2".
Kia Vehicle and the TPMS Systems Used
Types of Warning Indicators Used on Kia Vehicles
GDS TPMS Overview
When replacing wheel sensors, make sure to follow the procedure below, using the GDS.
Register Sensor and Set Sensor Status:
1. Use "Register Sensor" to read the sensor ID numbers and input them into the TPMS control module.
2. Use "Set Sensor Status" to get sensor information such as: Battery Level, Pressure, Temperature, Transmission and Acceleration. "Set Sensor Status" is also used when changing the state of a new sensor to High or Low. This is done automatically.
*NOTICE
With the GDS-TPMS module, switching sensors between High Line and Low Line is done automatically.
Using the GDS when Servicing Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
Below are some of the steps for using the GDS-TPMS module when working on Kia's TPMS systems. For more complete information, please see the TPMS User Guide from the main page of the GDS unit.
ID Register
Data Treatment
A. System Identification
Using the System Identification, the Vehicle Name, Part Number, Part Name, Programming Date, Software Version, Hardware Version, and Stored Sensor ID will be displayed
B. Wheel Sensor ID Writing, Manual Input
This function is used to manually input the ID of the TPMS sensors to the TPMS control module. The TPMS Sensor ID can be registered automatically by going to "Register Sensor" function.
When the TPMS control module or the TPMS sensor is replaced, the TPMS sensor ID could be registered using this function for the TPMS system to operate properly.
1. After reading the procedures on the screen, press the "OK" button.
*NOTICE
The TPMS Sensor ID can be registered automatically (using the GDS TPMS module) by going to "Register Sensor" function under "Data Treatment."
Input the TPMS sensor ID correctly for each location as shown in this screen image. The ID of the TPMS sensor consists of 8 alphanumeric digits (numbers and letters).
*NOTICE
^ After inputting each newly applied TPMS sensor ID, press "Enter" on the keyboard to save the TPMS sensor ID.
^ After inputting the final TPMS sensor ID, press "OK" button on the bottom of the screen to save the TPMS sensor ID.
After completing the new TPMS Sensor D registration this message box will appear.
C. VIN Writing
This function is used to register the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) into the TPMS control module.
After replacing the TPMS Control Module the VIN must be registered in the module.
1. After checking the procedure on the screen press "OK".
2. After entering the VIN into the fields at the bottom of the window press OK.
3. After completing the VIN registration press the OK button at the bottom of the window.
4. Check the VIN to make sure it is correctly registered Press the OK Button
D. Vehicle Name Writing
This function is used to input the vehicle name to the TPMS control module.
When the TPMS control module is replaced, the Vehicle Name must be registered in the new TPMS control module
1. After checking the procedure on the screen press "OK".
2. The Vehicle Name can be verified on this page The vehicle name next to Read is the name recorded in the TPMS Control Module. The vehicle name listed in the lower left of the text box is the name that should be entered Whether or not the names match press OK. If the Read vehicle name did not already register the correct name it will after pressing OK.
*NOTICE
In 2008 and 2009, Kia changed from High Line to Low Line on Amanti (GH) and Sorento (BL). In these cases, the tech should add a "1" after the GH or BL for High Line or a "2" for Low Line.
The Rio (JB) will probably change to "JB2" if it is not already set as JB2.
3. After completing Vehicle Name registration this message box will appear. Press Ok to continue.
E. Sensor Status
Using CDS TPMS module the current status of the TPMS sensors can be read. The information include Sensor D Market Tire Type Battery Level Pressure Temperature Transmission, and Acceleration "Set Sensor Status" is also used when changing the state of a new sensor to High or Low. This is done automatically.
1. After following the procedure displayed on the screen, press the "OK" button. The ODS will communicate wi4h the GDS TPMS Module through the D-Sub Cable P/No: G1PDDGA004
2. After completing the following procedure, be sure to disconnect the DSub cable from the CDS laptop, then press the "OK" button.
*NOTICE
If power to the TPMS module is lost during this operation, reconnect the D-SUB cable and recharge the GDS TPMS module.
3. Use the instructions on screen to check the status of TPMS sensor on the vehicle.
4. Confirm the sensor status.
*NOTICE
^ Results are displayed in the Sensor Status Display box in the order of the sensors as measured by GDS TPMS (left front, right front, right rear, left rear).
^ Sensor options will be automatically configured according to the selected vehicle.
^ If the sensor needs to be switched from High Line to Low Line or Low Line to High Line, the GDS TPMS Module will automatically switch the sensor to the correct line for the vehicle. This action is indicated by the green LED light flashing three (3) times for confirmation, instead of just once.
F. TPMS Mode Configuration
This function enables the user to configure the TPMS Control Module mode. In most case a TPMS Control Module with the VIN and Vehicle Name registered would automatically switch from Virgin to Normal mode. In some cases (some TRW systems) this has to be done manually.
1. After checking the procedure on the screen, press "OK".
2. After following the procedures given on screen, select the TPMS Control Module mode then press "OK."
3. Mode configuration is completed Press the OK button to exit
G. Register Sensor
With the GDS TPMS module sensor Ds can be read and recorded The GDS will communicate with the GDS TPMS Module through the D-Sub Cabe P/No: G1PDDCA004
1. After checking the procedure information on the screen press OK
2. After checking the caution information provided on the screen disconnect the D SUB cable from the GDS laptop and press OK
3. Follow the instructions provided on screen to read the Sensor ID using the TPMS module.
4. After reading the sensor D from each sensor press the Write button to save the Sensor ID to the TPMS contro module.
*NOTICE
Clicking the "CLR" button will return to the first step without saving any data.
5. After selecting Write from the previous window click the OK button
6. Confirm the new sensor ID.