9,180 posts, read 25,761,100 times 1,011 posts, read 919,222 times 3,578 posts, read 6,450,733 times 1,743 posts, read 1,375,079 times 1,464 posts, read 1,986,026 times Originally Posted by atlantagreg30127 Did he try putting air in all the tires? Maybe it is signaling for yet another tire?? Not a mechanic or that talented with cars but my first thing would be to put air in all the tires and see if that did the trick. This has to be aggrevating to see that light on allt he time. 1,688 posts, read 3,235,410 times 20,980 posts, read 11,624,478 times 3,869 posts, read 9,154,747 times The sensors do not transmit a signal if the vehicle is not moving, and they go into "sleep mode" when the vehicle is stopped for 30 minutes or more to conserve battery life. If the TPMS warning light comes on, it could indicate one of the following: A Low tire (check the inflation pressure of the tires and inflate to the recommended pressure) The spare tire is mounted on the truck

If the TPMS warning light flashes for 70 seconds, then remains on steady: A faulty TPMS tire pressure The TPMS sensors have not undergone the proper learn procedure A faulty Vehicle Security Module (VSM) A communication fault between the VSM and instrument cluster A communication fault on the vehicle data bus If you have a scan tool that can read body codes, plug the scan tool into the diagnostic connector under the steering column. Any of the following are TPMS codes: B106A - Faulty Pressure Sensor Signal (range bit) B106B - Low tire pressure sensor battery B2477 � Vehicle Security Module not configured correctly B2868 � Left front tire Pressure Sensor Not Found (requires VSM relearn procedure) B2869 � Right Front Tire Pressure Sensor Not Found (requires VSM relearn procedure) B2870 � Right rear tire ressure Sensor Not Found (requires VSM relearn procedure) B2871 � Left Rear Tire Pressure Sensor Not Found (requires VSM relearn procedure)

B2872 � Tire Pressure Sensor Fault (activate sensors with tool and do VSM relearn procedure) C2780 � ECU in manufacturing mode (requires VSM relearn procedure) Originally Posted by Pammyd Yes, that would fall under the "He filled his tires properly" part of my original post. Thanks for the suggestions folks - I'll pass them on to him today. 1,171 posts, read 1,750,116 timesFord Escape, a model of SUV made by Ford Motor Company, come equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system that ensures the vehicle's tires are never over-inflated or flat. Tire pressure monitoring systems work in one of two ways (indirect or direct). The first generation indirect systems work by using the anti-lock brakes wheel speed sensors to measure the tire rotation speed to determine if the tires are over or under-inflated. The logic behind the indirect system, which is also called "Indirect TPMS" or "iTPMS," is that under-inflated tires will have a smaller diameter than a properly inflated one.

The second generation of indirect pressure monitoring system uses an advanced software to detect tire pressure, and can detect simultaneous under-inflation in tires by using spectrum analysis of individual wheels. Storage Units Near 78230Generally speaking, indirect systems are still seen has less precise as direct systems. Best Steam Mop Laminate FloorsThe iTPMS cannot measure absolute pressure values, since they are all relative. Mini Homes For Sale Dieppe NbNonetheless, many companies across the world use iTPMS. The Ford Escape uses a direct system, or "dTPMS." The direct monitoring system works by using small sensors mounted inside of the vehicle wheels. These sensors take pressure readings from inside the tire and are far more accurate than indirect systems.

However, some systems are not activated during installation or are installed incorrectly. It is important to make sure that each sensor is working properly Without a tire pressure monitoring system, users might leave one or more of the car's tires over- or under-filled, which can damage the tire over time. It also lowers the gas mileage of the vehicle, environmental inefficiency, and can even be dangerous and accident causing, since many accidents that happen on the road are related to tire problems. To prevent long term damage to the Escape's wheels, keep fuel cost low, stay safe on the roads, reset the car's tire pressure monitoring system. Also, be sure to check the spare tire, which can sometimes go unnoticed but should stay properly inflated in case of emergencies. To activate and resynchronize the Escape's sensors with the on-board computer requires a special device called a TPMS tool. The guide below outlines how to perform a TPMS reset on a Ford Escape. Many vehicles and tires that come with a tire pressure monitor system also come with an accompanying TPMS tool.

A TPMS tool is a small remote that synchronizes a tire pressure monitoring system with its vehicle. Typically, auto dealerships use the TPMS tool to activate the tire pressure monitor system before the vehicle is sold, but some dealers give the TPMS tool to the vehicle's buyer. In addition, TPMS tools are available for a driver to purchase online. What the TPMS Tool Is A TPMS tool is a device similar to a remote control that remotely detects and activates the tire pressure monitoring system in a vehicle or wheel. Without a TPMS tool it is difficult to check if a tire pressure monitor is still in service. Using a TPMS tool is simple. First, locate the valve stem. The valve stem is the part of the tire that hooks up to an air pump. Then, turn the ignition to "on" without turning the vehicle itself on, and place the device on the side of the wheel directly across from the valve stem. How the TPMS Tool Works After activating the device, the TPMS tool flashes a green light and beeps once for each tire pressure monitor system it detected.

Users must perform this procedure at least once to each tire before trying to retrain the vehicle's tire pressure monitor system. Otherwise, the tire pressure monitor system is probably not active, making it unable to be retrained. To reset the tire pressure monitor, the Escape built-in tire pressure monitoring system needs to to relearn the pressure of each wheel. For cars that use iTPMS, the reset can take 20 to 60 minutes. To do this with a dTPMS like the Escape, doing this requires informing the vehicles that it needs to relearn the tire pressure monitoring system by using a code programed into the vehicle. Follow these steps to reset the dTPMS: Start by inserting the key into the ignition, but do not turn the vehicle on. While the vehicle is off, pump the brake. Turn the vehicle ignition on and off three times, ending with the ignition set to "on." Pump the brake again. Repeat the procedure outlined in steps 2-4 by turning the vehicle off, pumping the brake, turning the ignition on and off three times, and then pressing the brake again.

Once all that is complete, the vehicle's horn should honk automatically. If the vehicle's horn honks, it means that the tire pressure monitoring system is ready for retraining, and the system has successfully been reset. If the Escape's horn does not honk, that means it is not ready for retraining, either because the user entered the sequence incorrectly or did not detect a tire pressure monitoring system. Retraining the Pressure Monitors When the Ford Escape is ready to relearn the pressure monitors, it displays a message on the LED saying that the wheel's pressure monitor is ready for retraining. The message shown is typically something similar to TRAIN LF TIRE. This means the vehicle is ready to retrain the front left tire. Complete the following steps to retrain the pressure monitors: To retrain the tire, use the TPMS tool on the appropriate tire, placing the device on the wheel just across from the tire's valve stem. The vehicle's message will change, depending on which tire next needs retraining.

Allow the message to direct you to the next wheel appropriately. After all four tires are trained the retraining is complete, the vehicle will display TIRE TRAINING COMPLETE. This shows that the retraining is successful. How to Buy A TPMS tool on eBay It is often easy to fix simple problems with a vehicle at home, and performing a tire pressure monitor reset is one such easy chore. When tires are over-inflated or under-inflated, many problems can arise, from high fuel costs to environmental inefficiency, and even to accidents. When tires are improperly inflated, it can be very dangerous for the driver as well as for the passengers and anyone else on the road. Fortunately, there are many automobile parts and tools available on eBay that can help you perform this work. To buy a TPMS tool for a Ford Escape on eBay, try typing 'TPMS Ford Escape' into the search field on any page of eBay. eBay returns a list of matching results, which you can sort based on how much the item costs, where the item is, or how similar the item is to the searched keywords.