What is a TPMS relearn procedure?

A TPMS relearn procedure is the process of teaching a vehicle's tyre pressure monitoring system to recognise the unique IDs of new or repositioned sensors. Depending on the vehicle, this may be done automatically while driving, through an OBD-II programming tool, by manual registration in the dashboard menu, or by cloning the original sensor IDs onto new sensors.

Do I need a TPMS tool to reset the tyre pressure warning light?

It depends on the vehicle. Some makes (such as many Toyota, Hyundai and Kia models) use auto-relearn, where the system relearns sensor IDs after a short drive. Others — including most European brands, Tesla, RAM and many Chinese EVs — require an OBD TPMS tool to write new sensor IDs into the vehicle's ECU before the warning light will switch off.

What is TPMS sensor cloning?

Cloning copies the unique ID of an existing TPMS sensor onto a new sensor. The vehicle still sees the same ID, so no relearn is required. Cloning is ideal for second wheel sets, seasonal tyre changes and track wheels, and is widely used on Japanese and Chinese vehicles via Bluetooth or handheld programmers.

Which TPMS relearn method applies to my car?

Select your vehicle's region of origin in the directory above (European, Japanese, North American, Korean, Australian or Chinese), then open the relevant manufacturer page. Each page lists the supported model years and the exact relearn method — auto, stationary, OBD or clone.

TPMS RELEARN GUIDE

Choose your vehicle manufacturer to learn how to reprogram TPMS sensors

Select your vehicle's region of origin below, then choose your make to view the correct TPMS relearn procedure — so you know when cloning, OBD programming, activation, or manual registration is required to turn the tyre pressure warning light off properly.

6 regions covered

42 makes with relearn guides

OBD, clone & manual procedures

Step 1

Select your vehicle

On the diagnostic tool, select the correct vehicle manufacturer and model. The example screen shows Subaru.

Step 2

Scan for all errors

Run a complete vehicle scan. Check for TPMS, ABS, BCM or communication faults and clear the relevant DTCs before programming the new sensor IDs.

Step 3

Open the TPMS module

Go into the TPMS / Tyre Pressure Monitoring System module. On some vehicles, TPMS functions may be found under the Body Control Module (BCM).

Step 4

Open Special Functions

Look for a menu such as Special Functions, Programming, Write Sensor IDs or similar. The wording varies between diagnostic tools and vehicle makes.

Step 5

Enter the supplied sensor IDs

Enter the sensor IDs supplied with your order into the correct wheel positions: Left Front, Right Front, Left Rear and Right Rear.

Step 6

Write IDs, switch off and drive

Write/save the sensor IDs to the vehicle. Once programming is successful, turn the ignition off and drive the vehicle so the TPMS can complete its relearn.