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Vehicle Linking Error
A communication error occurs if the TPMS tool fails to communicate with
the vehicle’s ECU (Electronic Control Unit) when running the diagnostic
function. You need to do the following to check up:
✓ Verify that the ignition is ON.
✓ Check if the TPMS tool’s OBD II connector is securely
connected to the vehicle’s DLC.
✓ Verify that the vehicle is OBD II compliant.
✓ Verify that the vehicle is equipped with TPMS.
✓ Verify that the tool battery is sufficiently charged.
✓ Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition
back to on and continue the testing.
✓ Verify that the control module is not defective.
Operating Error
If the scan tool freezes, then an exception occurs or the vehicle’s ECU
(Engine Control Unit) is too slow to respond to requests, do the following to
reset the tool:
✓ Reset the scan tool.
✓ Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition
back to on and continue the testing.