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Friday, April 4, 2014

How to Fix a Spare Tire Holder on a Toyota Sienna

If youre having trouble with the spare tire holder on your Toyota Sienna vehicle, you are not alone. According to a company press release dated April 16, 2010, Toyota began a voluntary recall of the 1998 to 2010 Sienna due to the possible corrosion of the cable in the spare tire holder. In July 2010, Toyota began implementing a fix for the cable, at which corroded sections are removed and anti-rust agents applied. Although the recall is limited to 20 states, any owner of a Toyota Sienna within all 50 states is entitled to a free inspection of the part. For additional information on the recall, please view the resource section of this article.

Instructions

Contact your local Toyota dealership. Ask for the service department. Schedule an appointment for the free recall inspection.

Arrive 15-minutes early for the appointment. Explain the problem to the mechanic. Go to the waiting area.

Read a magazine for 30-minutes, or talk to the car salesman and learn about the recall.

Return to the service department when your name is called. Listen to the representatives explanation of the repair. Ask questions about possible additional problems concerning the recall.

Receive your keys. Request a visual demonstration and specific instructions regarding the use of the spare tire holder. Drive off when done.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

How to Activate the Tire Pressure Monitoring System on a 2005 GM Truck

The tire pressure monitoring system on a 2005 General Motors truck consists of four tire sensors, a radio frequency receiver, and a number of modules that work together including the BCM, PCM, and passenger door module, or PDM. The tire monitoring system is activated by default, but whenever the PDM is replaced the Tech 2 scan tool must be used to enable the tire pressure monitoring system. The Tech 2 is GMs factory scan tool, and it is also the only scan tool that can re-activate the TPM system.

Instructions

Turn the ignition ON and connect the Tech 2 to the vehicles diagnostic communications port.

Power on the Tech 2 and select Diagnostics from the main menu. Select 2005 for the model year.

Select LD Trk, MPV, Incomplete. Choose the make of your truck from the menu, then select the body type.

Select F2: Chassis, then select Equal to or Under 8600 GVW.

Choose Tire Pressure Monitor, then choose TPM Option Enable. Select the option to enable the TPM system from the TPM Option Enable screen. Press exit to move back to the TPM main menu.

Select the Tire Type/Pressure Selection menu and enter your tire and pressure information. This information is located on the door sticker inside the drivers door. Press exit to move back to the main menu once youve entered this information.

Select Learn Sensor Location from the TPM main menu. Follow the on-screen instructions to allow the PDM to learn the sensor locations. Press exit to move back to the main menu once you are finished. Power off the Tech 2 and disconnect it from the vehicle. Turn on the engine and confirm that the TPM system is activated and operates properly.

Friday, January 17, 2014

How do I Troubleshoot the Tire Pressure Monitor on a 2004 Chevy Tahoe

If you are driving down the road in your Chevy Tahoe and you notice a light on the dash for "tire failure" or "low tire pressure" you might become alarmed. Today more and more vehicles are being manufactured with tire pressure monitor systems called TPMS. The TPMS was designed for driving safety because most people never take the time to even look at their tires or check the air pressure. Low air pressure in a tire is the leading cause of tire failure and can lead to accidents. If you have a TPMS monitor that is not working properly, you can troubleshoot it with a few easy steps.

Instructions

Walk around your Tahoe and look at each tire to see if one of them looks low.

Slide the air pressure gauge over each valve stem to check each tire and make sure that it is inflated to the proper psi. The proper psi is noted on the car door. Never go by the maximum inflation noted on the tire. You must always go by what is indicated on the car door. Improper inflation will cause the TPMS unit to flag a problem.

Take your TPMS computer scanner out of the box and become familiar with the settings. You will need to push the buttons on the front to find your make and model of car. Press the button to enter the scan mode and walk around to each tire. Press the button at each tire until you get an indication that the scanner cannot find the TPMS unit. This is the unit that needs to be changed.