The button is under the dash not in the display.
"Check Tire Pressure System" - Cannot initiate reset
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Not sure what the shipping delay will be for your VXDIAG, but if you just need to program the sensors, you can use a Carista OBDII dongle and app. This device is only 30 bucks and can be bought from Amazon Prime for quickest delivery. It will give you quick access to basic OBDII faults and allows you to change TPMS IDs. You can also use the same dongle with apps like OBD Fusion which gives you real time data from the computer on your phone/tablet. Not sure how super useful that is, but it works. I think both of these apps have some Toyota specific modules, but they pale in comparison to TechStream capabilities.
VX Diag i assume is best tool for TechStream, but for something quick that you can leave in the truck, the Carista dongle is nice to have (or whatever facsimile of it may exist) because you can leave it in the truck and have it in case of emergency dashboard Christmas light explosions.
VX Diag i assume is best tool for TechStream, but for something quick that you can leave in the truck, the Carista dongle is nice to have (or whatever facsimile of it may exist) because you can leave it in the truck and have it in case of emergency dashboard Christmas light explosions.
7000ft
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I had to reset the TPMS when I had Nitto Ridge grapplers installed on my 2020 LC200.
Following the manuals instructions and driving for about 45 minutes reset them. It definitely isn't a quick process to set the system.
Following the manuals instructions and driving for about 45 minutes reset them. It definitely isn't a quick process to set the system.
I pointed that out to service rep... from what I could tell, they were looking for a selection in the "meter settings" that allow for choosing a 2nd set of TPMS sensors. At the end of the day, seeing as I'd recently added a 5th old alloy tundra rim to carry as spare (with new K02, new LC TPMS) - that one had to be added to the mix anyhow. I'll look forward to being more patient when I put the rock warrior/nitto set of 5 back on the rig in the spring, with setting the TPMS (using button under dash), drive around as directed in the manual, now that all of my TPMS sensors have been entered into rig by dealer. That is, if the LC can hold/carry ten sensors in the computer.
gaijin
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As far as I know, and is the case with my 2013 LC200, the computer can only hold 5 sensors.
HTH
Yes, here are VXDIAG test report on Toyota TPMS programming.
I second this, I was able to enter in my sensor info into the Carista app and it worked like a charm. I had the same TechStream error of 'while in Initialization Mode'. I gave up on TechStream, bought the Carista app (one month subscription), entered in my left front sensor ID, and was off and running. I did not use programmable TPM sensors though. Sounds like you need to get your #5 sensor ID and enter that into the car (replace the FFFFFFFF #).
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Still waiting for VXDiag on this end. Endless delays, seller is pretty much useless. All replies are auto translates along the lines of:
"Since Canada Vancouver Airport Station is serious, the demolition delay is delayed, and the package will have a delay in delivery."
Great…
0/10, do not recommend purchasing from them.
"Since Canada Vancouver Airport Station is serious, the demolition delay is delayed, and the package will have a delay in delivery."
Great…
0/10, do not recommend purchasing from them.
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Completely out of the blue, with zero changes from my side, the light went off and the TPMS started reading fine again. The four wheels with IDs programmed are showing up and reading pressures as expected. The spare (which was erased from the vehicle) is in a "CHECKING" state. I've no idea what triggered this sudden improvement.
Still haven't received the VXDiag.
Still haven't received the VXDiag.
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VXDiag finally arrived. Programmed my fifth TPMS just fine. During programming phase the TPMS light blinked for 5-10 seconds and disappeared. LX reads all sensors just fine.
FYI, the device also comes with a CD that contains Techstream. I haven't tried the CD as I already had Techstream installed. Also, you'll need to download "VX Manager" and use that to update the "license" for VXDiag in order for it to connect to Techstream.
FYI, the device also comes with a CD that contains Techstream. I haven't tried the CD as I already had Techstream installed. Also, you'll need to download "VX Manager" and use that to update the "license" for VXDiag in order for it to connect to Techstream.
I bought an AUTEL TS508 for $110 off ebay and never looked back. When I swap to winter wheels I just reprogram it all. It will scan each wheel, plug into the OBD2 port, and reprogram the car. I tried to have both sets of wheels set up the same so a swap would be easy. Tired of the brain damage trying to use other tools or tire shops.
Any other solution for this outside of tech stream? I’m having the same issue. Can’t get reset button to work no matter what I do. A few days ago it would at least reset and then start flashing again now it does nothing when I hit it
The Carista and the VX Diag (Techstream) are the cheapest way, but any TPMS scanner/programmer that works with Toyotas should also work in this case. Like the Autel listed above.
There is a lot of conflated information here, since most of this thread isn't differentiating between different years of LC and LX, and I don't know if anyone knows how much the features being talked about here overlap.
If you have a single "Reset" button in the knee panel under the steering wheel, that button has nothing to do with programming sensors. Its only purpose is in a functioning TPM system where all sensors are registered and working, and you want to reset the trigger pressure that activates the low-pressure indicator in the combi-meter.
I have a 2010 LX and as far as i know, it has no ability to "learn" new codes. If you wish to change sensors, you must program them through the OBDII port one way or another.
There is talk about other functions being completely wiped by draining capacitors in this thread. I'm not sure if that actually works on a LX (or at least my model year LX), because i'm pretty sure the LX saves many settings to the hard drive in the infotainment system. This would be saved in non-volatile memory that can survive a complete power drain. I have never seen a list discussing how much is saved as it pertains to drivetrain ECUs, or if it's only user settings.
Thanks, yep I have an 09 lx and the battery trick doesn’t work. I guess I just have a dead sensor and only changing it out will fix my problem. Thanks!
bloc
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@eatSleepWoof you aren’t storing your other wheels/tires anywhere near where you are doing all this correct?
I agree the tire shop kind of hosed you on programming but I think this episode helps make the case for just getting PI sensors with their own IDs and simply switching the programming along with the physical swap. One of those things where it seems like more work.. but with much better quality, and someone who actually knows what they are doing (you) doing the work… it often ends up being less work in total.
For anyone else pondering which equipment to get:
Carista: cheap, quick to get, effective for TPMS and other MIL-triggering diagnostics, on Toyotas and other vehicles. No ability to get real-time TPMS data though like shown above.
Techstream with VCX Nano (I also got mine on Amazon ~$70): can be finicky to set up, but once it is, incredibly powerful tool that goes wayyyy beyond TPMS functionality. Note the Mini VCI will not do live engine/transmission data nor program TPMS IDs, though it generally can read and reset MILs.
Autel: convenient but not at all versatile. You’ll need to spend more money on other tools to do basic diagnostics.
As @lx200inAR said, Carista to live in the vehicle, techstream for stuff at home.
I agree the tire shop kind of hosed you on programming but I think this episode helps make the case for just getting PI sensors with their own IDs and simply switching the programming along with the physical swap. One of those things where it seems like more work.. but with much better quality, and someone who actually knows what they are doing (you) doing the work… it often ends up being less work in total.
For anyone else pondering which equipment to get:
Carista: cheap, quick to get, effective for TPMS and other MIL-triggering diagnostics, on Toyotas and other vehicles. No ability to get real-time TPMS data though like shown above.
Techstream with VCX Nano (I also got mine on Amazon ~$70): can be finicky to set up, but once it is, incredibly powerful tool that goes wayyyy beyond TPMS functionality. Note the Mini VCI will not do live engine/transmission data nor program TPMS IDs, though it generally can read and reset MILs.
Autel: convenient but not at all versatile. You’ll need to spend more money on other tools to do basic diagnostics.
As @lx200inAR said, Carista to live in the vehicle, techstream for stuff at home.
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My spare set, with the cloned TPMS IDs is a few feet away from the LX (when the LX is in the garage). It has never been a problem in the nearly 4 years I've been doing this.
But when I was going through the above headache I had moved the wheels further away for peace of mind.
My specific problem was that the tire shop had somehow erased the ID of the 5th (spare) wheel from the LX's onboard computer/storage. Once I used Techstream to re-populate that ID, everything went back to normal.
bloc
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That is interesting.. I've read about multiple cases of people having problems with cloned sensors being too close.. and it makes sense, considering they would be doing any transmitting on those shared IDs. Perhaps they have gone into some kind of sleep mode since they aren't getting used regularly.
Either way, glad you got it figured out.
