Finally, after much deliberation and research (good & not so good), I have completed the Tyre Pressure Monitor Retrofit...

 

For reference on anyone else mad enough to attempt this, albeit with minimal cost now I know the parts work...

4 x TPMS Sensors - Genuine JLR -  RC Automotive (Ebay) - £61

4 x TPMS Initiators - Jag X350, X351, X250, X260 or Mondeo MK5 - £30 for 4 - Prices do vary but the same initiators were fitted to JLR & Ford, so shop around

1 x TPMS Receiver - X351, X250, X260 or Mondeo MK5, Focus MK5 - Above Console - £10 average

4 x Initiator plugs - Available on most Mk5 upwards Mondeo, X350, XK, X250, X260, Ford Focus - Maybe other marques such as Volvo, that is to be confirmed.

Additional wiring patched in - £20 for materials - This consists of 2 pairs of twisted wires into the rear bumper loom and the same with the front. Rear Bumper needs to be removed (not as scary as it sounds) as the loom goes into a rubber grommet in the rear panel then into a 16way connector in the spare wheel well. Front - Just remove the passenger side wheel and liner to access the connector for the front bumper - Harness side wiring will already be there, you just need to patch in the wiring for the Initiators.

 

CCF Settings..

 

For Clarity - I use V130 SDD and 'Softwaredownload.html' to access the main CCF adjustment screen - You have the option of Normal, Validation or Engineering Mode

 

I tend to use Engineering mode, but for anyone who is unsure, please seek advice as you can do more harm than good if you start clicking stuff like a teenager! - Vehicle MUST have an adequate battery support unit attached also, to maintain a constant voltage whilst programming.

 

Tyre Pressure system set to 'Fitted'

Tyre Pressure Monitor set to ' TPMS with WBL, WT, No HSPA, No DLS

Tyre Pressure Frequency- set to 413Hz (Euro)

 

• In  'Set Up Applications' (or similar) Select Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

• Code in sensors to car (may not be necessary, but I had the option)

• Run the installation program confirm test - leave car off for 13 minutes, (this then puts the sensors into 'Park' mode - take for drive above 15mph constant for about 5 minutes

• All is now complete, error has gone, confirmed once back by letting 10psi out of back right Tyre and restarting car... low pressure indicated. 

If anyone does need any more information or assistance, I am more than happy to share - Please E Mail me at [email protected]

 

Alex

 

 

Alex,

An excellent article and one I am sure those without TPMS fitted will fancy a go at.

All we need now is a genius like you to come up with how to upgrade from 3G to 4G….

Thanks!