OEM Chrysler Town & Country TPMS Sensor

Chrysler Town & Country TPMS Sensor Parts and Q&A

• TPMS Sensor
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  Q: How to Service and Repair a TPMS Sensor on Chrysler Town & Country?

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  Before starting on the tire pressure sensor, take out the whole assembly from the vehicle and store the valve stem cap with its seal to stop unwanted moisture from entering. The aluminum valve stem needs its original nickel-plated brass core back inside to prevent corrosion. Release the tire from the wheel by referring to the instructions from the tire changer manufacturer, so you do not block the sensor at the Bead Breaker part and insert the mounting/dismounting tool at the valve stem at 10° degrees. Apply pressure at the back of the metal valve stem and remove the sensor nut to help prevent damage to the antenna strap, then remove the sensor. Always replace the seal and metal washer between the valve stem and the tire at the base prior to installing your tire pressure sensor again. Be sure to clean the zone around your sensor stem or valve stem, making sure there's no harm to the surface. When inserting the sensor, use pressure to hold the metal valve stem against the wheel, while positioning the potted side of the sensor away from it. Use your hands to install the sensor nut, make sure the housing is level in your tire, then secure it tight, taking care not to twist too much because gentleness is all that's needed here. For rotating wheel and rotating tool tire changers, fit the sensor valve stem roughly 210° counterclockwise from the changer's head before setting the tire in place. Put air into the tires according to the Tire Inflation Pressure Label details and replace the usual rubber valve stem cap from the previous set. Put the wheel and tire back in place, drive for at least five minutes at a constant 15 mph (24 km/h) or higher speed, then allow the system to automatically reset any problems. If training a sensor is not possible, consulting the right diagnostic material becomes necessary.
• TPMS Sensor
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  Q: How to Install a TPMS Sensor on Chrysler Town & Country?

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  The first step to putting in a TPM Sensor is to replace seal 2 and metal washer 1 at the base of sensor valve stem 6 to ensure air gets in and out properly. Clear any dirt from the area around the sensor/valve stem mounting hole in wheel 5 and make certain the wheel has not been damaged. To protect the sensor antenna strap, make sure you apply pressure on the back of metal valve stem 2 as you insert sensor 1 into the wheel and insert it potted side first. Put the pressed-in washer 3 inside sensor nut 3. Then, while holding down the housing 2, put on the sensor nut by hand and tighten it to 8 Nm (71 in. lbs.). Don't tighten the sensor nut too hard, as a bit more than 12 Nm (106 in. lbs.) can push the sensor off of the valve stem. On rotating wheel tire changers, place the sensor valve stem 2 about 280° away from the top center of the changer and on rotating tool changers, put it 210° clockwise from the mounting/dismounting tool's starting end, always ensuring the sensor does not touch the lower bead breaker area. Follow the direction on the Tire Inflation Pressure Label and place the valve stem cap you got with the tire on securely. Put the wheel and tire assembly onto the vehicle, lift off the support equipment and lower the vehicle. Either program the WIN with the TPM-RKE Analyzer, 9936 or drive the car for 10 minutes at speeds of more than 15 mph (24 km/h) after it has remained at rest for at least 20 minutes. If a sensor is not trainable, refer to the indicated diagnostic materials.