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PPENDIX
APPENDIX A: Vehicle Identification Number
(
VIN)
When using the TECH300 tool, it is important for the user to verify the Model Year to help
insure looking for that proper sensor and using the proper vehicle
COMs when necessary.
By using the vehicles VIN and locate the 10
th
digit from the left
the user can in most cases accurately determine that vehicle’s
Model Year. Take that digit and reference the chart on this sheet.
This will be the Model Year which needs to be selected on the tool
.
APPENDIX B: TPMS SYSTEM REVIEW
When cycling the ignition for off to run, the TPMS
tell-tale
should
come
on,
and go off. This would indicate a system with no
fault present.
Solid Light: Pressure Problem
Check the tyre pressures, and adjust to placard.
NOTE: Some vehicles are equipped with sensors in
the spare. Also, with some vehicles, over pressure
may turn on the light.
Flashing Light: System Problem
System problems can range from faulty sensor(s) to
sensors on the vehicle that haven’t been
learned to
that vehicle.
APPENDIX C: MODES and MODE CHANGING
Sensors can have many different “modes” when they have been read, such as Learn, Tool LF,
YD Sleep, YD Rest, Hi Norm Dly. Some of those are called sleep mode to preserve battery life.
Mostly, these modes are not important because the sensor will be supplied already in the
correct mode to use. But for some sensors made by Continental it is important that the mode
is displayed as “Park”, as otherwise it will not work on the
vehicle.
10
th
Digit in
VIN
Year
W
1998
X
1999
Y
2000
1
2001
2
2002
3
2003
4
2004
5
2005
6
2006
7
2007
8
2008
9
2009
A
2010
B
2011
C
2012
D
2013
E
2014
F
2015
G
2016
H
2017
J
2018
K
2019
3 = 2003