Tire Pressure Monitor - System Information
Model: Optima (MG)Group: Suspension System(21)
Number: KT2006051601
Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Area: N. America
Subject
Optima Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Exciter (SST - 010)
Description
This bulletin provides information relating to the use of a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Exciter on the 2006 Optima. The 2006 Optima is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and requires a special tool for sensor communication and Electronic Control Unit (ECU) programming in addition to enhanced diagnostic data access. Additional information regarding tool usage is included in the manual supplied with the tool.
NOTICE
The internal battery should be charged using the included adapter for 8 hours prior to first use.
Effective Vehicle Information
2006 Optima.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
TPMS EXCITER REQUIRED OPERATIONS:
Refer to the table for TPMS Exciter operations that are required based upon the type of repair performed.
NORMAL OPERATION CONFIRMATION:
Refer to the table to verify normal TPMS operation:
BASIC TOOL OPERATION:
Press the power button to turn the tool ON. Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn the TPMS Exciter OFF.
Press the ENTER key to select a menu or confirm a function.
Press the ESC key to back up to a previous screen or to cancel a function.
Use the four arrow keys to navigate through menus and within screens.
Use the function keys to access various screen functions. If a function key is available within a screen, an image will be displayed above the function key.
INITIAL SCREEN FUNCTIONS:
01. TPMS DIAGNOSIS provides access to sensor and ECU related functions.
02. SYSTEM SETUP provides access to various tool configuration functions. Refer to the TPMS Exciter manual for additional information.
03. SCREEN CAPTURE VIEW allows the user to review any captured screen shots. Refer to the TPMS Exciter manual for additional information.
04. SAN DOWNLOAD places the TPMS Exciter into a mode used for software updates. Refer to the "Down loads" page on KGIS for TPMS Exciter Software updates.
1. After selecting "01. TPMS DIAGNOSIS" from the Initial Screen, select the desired vehicle and press ENTER.
2. Select the applicable model year and press ENTER.
TPMS DIAGNOSIS MENU FUNCTIONS SCREEN:
01. TPMS DIAGNOSIS provides access to the TPMS Electronic Control Unit (ECU).
02. TIRE SNSR CON FIG (EXCITER) provides access to sensor-related functions.
TPMS DIAGNOSIS FUNCTIONS:
Before selecting "01 TPMS DIAGNOSIS", connect the DLC cable to the port located on the bottom of the TPMS tool. Connect the other end of the DLC cable to the OBD-II connector of the vehicle. Once cable connections are established, place the vehicle ignition key into the ON position and press the ENTER key on the TPMS tool two (2) consecutive times.
The following functions are available once ECU communication is established:
01. DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES allows the user to retrieve and clear TPMS Diagnostic trouble Codes (DTCs).
02. CURRENT DATA displays ECU data related to TPMS operation.
03. WARNING STATE displays information stored by the ECU if a TPMS sensor detects a pressure or temperature condition that is outside programmed parameters.
04. ACTUATION TEST allows the TPMS warning lamps to be tested.
05. ECU INFORMATION displays ECU programming data and sensor identification numbers (ID's).
06. SPECIFIC DATA WRITING is used to configure a new ECU and register sensor ID's.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES SCREEN:
DTCs will be displayed in order of occurrence. Use the F2 key to clear DTCs. The user will be prompted to press the ENTER key to confirm or ESC key to cancel.
CURRENT DATA SCREEN:
Data displayed is related to sensor input as detected by the ECU. Additional ECU-related parameters are also available.
The F1 (FIX) key is used to select a data parameter after highlighting it using the up/down arrow keys. "Fixing" a data item forces the TPMS tool to provide updated information for "Fixed" items only.
The F3 (FULL) key is used to display 22 data parameters at once use the up/down arrows to navigate between screens.
The F5 key is used to display a graph showing two data parameters at once; before graphing, at least one item must be selected using the "Fix" function.
WARNING STATE SCREEN:
The WARNING STATE screen displays data related to pressure/temperature warning conditions detected by the TPMS sensors.
The F1 and F3 keys have the same functions as noted under the CURRENT DATA screen.
ACTUATION TEST SCREEN:
The ACTUATION TEST screen is used to test the function of the TPMS warning lamps. The F1 and F2 keys are used to START and STOP the tests.
ECU INFORMATION SCREEN:
The ECU INFORMATION screen has two menu options:
TPMS CONTROL MODULE INFO displays ECU configuration data.
CURRENT SENSOR ID shows the ID's of the currently registered sensors.
SPECIFIC DATA WRITING SCREEN:
Four options are available in the Specific Data Writing Screen:
01. VEHICLE NAME
02. WHEEL SENSOR ID
03. VIN
04. MODE CONFIGURATION
VEHICLE NAME SCREEN:
If a TPMS ECU is replaced, the vehicle name must be written to the ECU to allow the system to operate properly.
1. After sensor ID registration, access the VEHICLE NAME screen.
2. Press ENTER after reviewing the text message.
3. The vehicle name to be written to the ECU is pre-configured. The two-letter code "MG" represents 2006 and later Optima. Press ENTER to write the two-letter vehicle name to the ECU; press ENTER again to confirm the choice. The TPMS Exciter will report the status of the operation (success or failure).
WHEEL SENSOR ID SCREEN:
This screen is used to manually enter the 8 alphanumeric characters for each sensor into the ECU's memory. After reading each sensor ID using the TPMS SNSR CONFIG (EXCITER) function, the ID's can be manually entered and stored from this screen. Follow the prompts on the TPMS Exciter screen to complete this operation.
Note:
The WHEEL SENSOR ID screen is used as an alternate method to configuring sensor ID's. The primary method is to use the REGISTER SENSOR function.
VIN SCREEN:
The VIN screen provides a method of storing the Vehicle Identification Number within the TPMS ECU. The function keys support the entry of letters; the numeric keypad is used for number entry. Press the ENTER key to store the VIN. (The user will be prompted to confirm by pressing ENTER a second time)
Note:
This operation should be performed whenever a TPMS ECU is replaced.
MODE CONFIGURATION SCREEN:
This screen is used to change the TPMS ECU's mode to NORMAL. New TPMS ECU's are shipped "PROGRAM AND TRANSPORT MODE" and MUST be set to NORMAL mode before the TPMS will function correctly. Press the ENTER key to set NORMAL mode; press ENTER again to confirm. Following this operation, turn the TPMS Exciter OFF, disconnect the tool from the OBD-II connector, and turn the ignition key OFF for 10 seconds.
Note:
This operation should be performed whenever a TPMS ECU is replaced. A TPMS ECU that is not in NORMAL mode will flash the TPMS warning lamp on the instrument panel.
TIRE SNSR CONFIG (EXCITER) FUNCTIONS:
Select 02. TIRE SNSR CONFIG (EXCITER) from the TPMS DIAGNOSIS menu.
TIRE SNSR CONFIG (EXCITER)
Menu contains two items:
01. SET SENSOR STATUS is used to read data from individual sensors.
02. REGISTER SENSOR is used to capture the ID's of all 4 sensors and register the sensors to the TPMS ECU without the need for manual data entry.
SET SENSOR STATUS FUNCTION:
Disconnect the DLC cable. Place the TPMS Exciter within 3 inches of the valve stem; point the arrow at the top of the TPMS exciter directly at the valve stem.
*NOTICE
The distance from the TPMS Exciter to the valve stem will have an effect on the sensor response time. The farther away the tool is positioned from the sensor; the longer the response time. For best results, keep the TPMS exciter within 3 inches of the valve stem when performing sensor communication functions.
Press ENTER at the "FUNCTION DESCRIPTION" screen. The TPMS tool will display "NOW COMMUNICATING" and the red "LF" LED will illuminate. Once the sensor responds, the green "RF" LED will momentarily blink and the sensor data will be displayed.
Sensor data displayed will include the Sensor ID, Pressure, Temperature and Battery information. Sensor configuration data will also be displayed.
To retrieve data from another sensor, the F1 (CLR) key may be used to restart the sensor communication process.
REGISTER SENSOR FUNCTION:
This function is used to capture the sensor ID's, then register these ID's within the control unit.
Note:
DTCs should be cleared before performing this procedure.
To perform the REGISTER SENSOR function:
1. Select 02. REGISTER SENSOR from the TIRE SNSR CONFIG (EXCITER) menu.
2. Press ENTER at the text screen. Place the TPMS Exciter within 3 inches of the valve stem; point the arrow at the top of the TPMS exciter directly at the valve stem of the left front wheel.
3. Press ENTER. The sensor ID for the LF wheel will be read and displayed.
4. Following the prompts displayed on the TPMS Exciter, retrieve the sensor ID's from the right front, right rear, and left rear wheels.
5. Once all 4 sensor ID's are retrieved, connect the DLC cable to the TPMS Exciter and the OBD-II DLC.
6. Turn the ignition key ON. Wait or the bulb check sequence to complete. Press the F6 key on the TPMS Exciter to write the sensor ID's to the TPMS ECU. Press the ENTER key to confirm.
7. Once the TPMS Exciter completes the operation, turn the ignition key OFF, and then back ON.
8. Wait a minimum of 4 minutes.
9. Access the Current Data screen. Verify that a pressure value and a temperature value is displayed for each sensor.
10. Verify normal TPMS operation as described in the NORMAL OPERATION CONFIRMATION section of this TSB.
- Service Tip