Service Training

Self-Study Program 861603

Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Volkswagen of America, Inc.
Volkswagen Academy
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Printed 10/2006
Course Number 861603

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 Contents

Introduction.................................................................................. 1

TPMS with Wheel Position Recognition..................................... 6

TPMS without Wheel Position Recognition............................. 19

Service......................................................................................... 34

Knowledge Assessment............................................................. 37

Note Important!

This Self-Study Program covers information on For testing, adjustment and repair
the Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems. procedures, always refer to the latest
This Self-Study Program is not a Repair Manual. electronic service information.
This information will not be updated.


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 Introduction
Introduction

Course Introduction
Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) monitor In Volkswagen vehicles, the tire pressure is
the inflation pressure of the tires. They can warn the monitored using two different systems:
driver about dangerous changes in pressure and send
a signal when the actual tire pressure deviates from • The Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with
the specified tire pressure. Tire pressure affects: wheel position recognition in the Touareg and
Phaeton
• Road safety • The TPMS without wheel position recognition in
• Comfort the Passat, Jetta, GTI, Rabbit, and Eos
• Service life of the tires
• Fuel consumption


Introduction

Tire Pressure
Correct Tire Pressure

A tire with the correct tire pressure contacts the road

using the full tread surface. The tread wears evenly S347_019
and the full amount of grip is provided. This has the
following advantages:

• Improved tire mileage

• Minimum braking distance
• Optimum stabilization during cornering
• Best ride comfort S347_020

Tire Pressure Too High

When the tire pressure is too high, only the center of

the tread provides optimum power transmission. This S347_021
has the following disadvantages:

• Uneven tread wear

• Reduced tire life
• Reduced ride comfort

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Tire Pressure Too Low

If the tire pressure is too low, the tire will be slightly

concave in the middle so that only the outside
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surface transfers the power properly to the road
surface. This has the following disadvantages:

• Considerable heating up of tires and thus a risk of

damage to the tire structure
• Longer braking distances
• Shortened tire life S347_024


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Influences on Tire Pressure

86°F
(30°C) The volume of air inside a tire remains approximately
68°F
the same. Therefore, temperature changes inside the
(20°C)
50°F tire directly affect the tire pressure.
(10°C)
The tire pressure is increased or decreased by
approximately 1½ psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 degrees
35 psi 36 1/2 psi 38 psi Fahrenheit (°F) (10 degrees Celsius (°C)) change in
(2.4 bar) (2.5 bar) (2.6 bar)
the temperature.

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The inside temperature of the tire is subject to
various influences:

• Outside temperature or sunlight

• Heat emitted from the brake discs
• Flexing of the tires

Significant ambient temperature differences may affect the TPMS system

The threshold of tire pressure deflation for some TPMS systems is 6 PSI (0.4 bar).
Therefore, a temperature difference of 72°F (40°C) (such as 65°F inside workshop
and -7°F outside) may cause the TPMS light to illuminate.

Dangerously Low Tire Pressure

Low tire pressure often causes blow-outs. If the pressure in a tire is too low over a long period, the temperature
inside the tire increases due to the flexing of the tires and not enough air volume to dissipate the heat. This
causes damage to the tire structure. If the tire structure becomes too badly damaged, the tire may suddenly and
violently explode.


Introduction

Overview of TPMS
The following applies for both TPMS:

Tire pressures are monitored constantly and compared with reference values. Both systems issue tire pressure
warnings.

Wireless
Antenna
Transmission

Tire Pressure Monitor with Wheel

Position Recognition Tire Pressure
Monitoring
Sensors
In the Touareg and Phaeton, the TPMS with wheel
position recognition has the following features:

• Tire pressure monitoring sensors

• Antennas
– For contact-free transfer of the sensor data
from the tire pressure monitoring sensors S347_026
– A control module

It is the responsibility of the driver to inflate the

tires to the correct pressures and store them in the
system.

Tire Pressure Monitor Without

Wheel Position Recognition

The software for the TPMS used in the Passat,

Jetta, GTI, Rabbit, and Eos does not include wheel
position recognition. This system is integrated in
the Convenience System Central Control Module
J393. The central locking and anti-theft alarm system
antenna receives the data from the tire pressure
monitoring sensors.
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In this system, the specified tire pressure is preset in
the factory.


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Procedure Following Tire Pressure Warning

If a warning is issued from the TPMS, the driver should reduce speed immediately and avoid sharp steering and
braking. The driver should stop at the next opportunity and check the tires.

It is the responsibility of the driver to make sure the tires are properly inflated and checked at regular intervals.

Main Features Comparison

TPMS with Wheel TPMS without Wheel
Position Recognition Position Recognition
Software Separate Tire Pressure Monitoring Tire Pressure Monitoring Control
Control Module J502 Module J502 inside the Comfort
System Central Control Module J393
Tire Pressure One per wheel One per wheel
Monitoring Sensors
Antennas One per wheel housing Not installed. Signals from tire pressure
monitoring sensors are received by
the central locking and anti-theft alarm
system antenna
Specified Tire Need to be inflated by driver and stored Preset in factory
Pressures in the system

Operation Via “Convenience Setup” in the MFI No driver input needed

(Touareg) or the infotainment system
(Phaeton)
Learning Process The learning process needs to be New tire pressure monitoring sensors
started after the tires have been inflated are learned, the specified tire pressures
to the correct pressure remain the same


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TPMS with Wheel Position Recognition

Design
The TPMS with wheel position recognition is currently used in the Phaeton and Touareg. It has the same basic
configuration for both vehicles. The diagram below shows the Phaeton.

Function Selection Switch in R59 - R62 Tire Pressure

J218 Instrument Cluster
Infotainment System (Phaeton only) Monitoring Antennas
Combination Processor

Shielded
HF Lines

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G222 - G226 Tire Pressure

Monitoring Sensors
J502 Tire Pressure
Monitoring Control Module

The TPMS with wheel position recognition constantly monitors the tire pressure while the car is being driven.
When the car is stationary, tire pressure monitoring continues for a short period. The tire pressure monitoring
sensors mounted on the tires measure the tire temperature and tire pressure. This data is sent from the tire
pressure monitoring sensors to the antennas in the wheel housings at regular intervals. The antennas are
connected to the tire pressure monitor control module via shielded high-frequency (HF) lines. The data is
evaluated in the tire pressure monitor control module and forwarded to the control module in the dash panel
insert and also the infotainment system in the Phaeton.

The tires need to be inflated to the correct pressures by the driver and accepted as specified tire pressures by
Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module J502. In the Phaeton, this process is initiated by the driver via the
Infotainment system. In the Touareg the driver initiates the process via the “Convenience Setup” menu of the
Driver Information Display in the instrument cluster.

Messages and warnings are indicated by a lamp in the instrument cluster and text in the Driver Information
Display or Infotainment screen, depending on the vehicle type..


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What is Detected?
The TPMS with wheel position recognition recognizes the following tire conditions:

• Slow loss of pressure

– The driver is informed to check the tire pressure and correct it if necessary
• Sudden loss of pressure
– The driver is warned immediately
• Pressure loss when vehicle is stationary
– The driver is warned immediately after the ignition is turned On

Using the four antennas, changes in pressure of any tire can be immediately identified by the system control
module.

Spare Tire

In both the Phaeton and Touareg, the spare tire is equipped with a tire pressure monitoring sensor. In the
Phaeton, the signals are received by the antennas and assigned to the spare tire.

The spare tire on the Phaeton must be inflated to the maximum pressure on the B-pillar label. If the pressure is
lower, the TPMS may recognize the system as “not ready”.

The spare tire on the Touareg is not monitored when it is not in use.

In order to avoid system interference, a spare tire mounted to the optional external
carrier of the Touareg must not have a tire pressure monitoring sensor.


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Operation
In the Touareg, the TPMS functions can be found
CONVENIENCE SETUP in the “Tire Pressure Control” menu in the
P “Convenience Setup” main menu in the Driver
Information System. The “Convenience Setup” menu
LIGHTS R can only be accessed when the car is stationary.
N
TYRE PRESSURE The following functions can be accessed:
D3
D
TIME S • MON. PRESS: Displays the monitoring pressure
CONVENIENCE stored by the driver
123.4 mi 12:06 123456 mi • STORE: Starts the learning process. This must
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replacing the wheels (e.g., using winter tires)

In the Phaeton, the TPMS is operated using the

infotainment system in the “Vehicle” menu.

The following function can be accessed:

• NEW SPEC. PRESSURES: starts the learning

process. This function must be used after
correcting the tire pressures or replacing the
wheels (e.g., using winter tires)

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Marker

Messages and warnings from the TPMS with wheel

position recognition are indicated by two icons
(marker and warning symbol) in the center display of
the instrument cluster.

Warning Symbol
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Tire Pressure Warning Messages

With a tire pressure loss of 4 to 6 psi (0.3 to 0.4 bar)
there is a soft warning. The yellow display appears
with a warning tone for 5 seconds and then also each
time the ignition is switched On. The large symbol is
hidden after 5 seconds. The smaller icon remains until
the tire or tires are inflated to the correct pressure.

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Important: Some models may not have
the soft warning threshold.

There is a hard warning at a pressure loss greater

than 6 psi (0.4 bar) or a fast pressure loss of at least
3 psi (0.2 bar) per minute. This icon will not disappear
by pressing a button.

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If there is a pressure loss when the vehicle is

stationary, the adjacent message will be displayed
when the ignition is switched On.

Within the next 5 to 7 minutes, the system will check

again whether the tire pressures are correct. If the
tire pressures are correct, the icons will disappear.
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When the system is in learning mode, the adjacent

display will appear as an indication that the TPMS is
temporarily unavailable. The large icon will disappear
after 5 seconds, the small icon remains displayed
until the learning process is completed.

The “System Fault” condition is indicated by the

same icons. S347_041


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System Learning Process

Any time there is a change to a tire on a car, the When the learning process is completed, the icon in
system learning process needs to be initiated. This is the instrument cluster disappears.
done by using the “STORE” menu item (Touareg) or
“New Spec. Pressures” (Phaeton). The learning process involves:

Changes to the tires can include: • Detection of the actual tire pressures
• Acceptance of the actual tire pressures as
• Correction of the tire pressure due to installation specified tire pressures
of different types of tires
• Check whether the previous tire pressure
• Installation of other tire pressure monitoring monitoring sensors are still installed in the vehicle.
sensors on one or all wheels (e.g., winter wheels If they have been changed, they will be learned
or changing a damaged wheel) again
• Check whether the positions of the tire pressure
The learning process only starts when the vehicle monitoring sensors have changed. If this is the
is driven faster than 3 mph (5 km/h). It takes case, the new positions will be stored
approximately 7 to 10 minutes if the data is received
without interference.

More information on Tire Pressure Monitoring with wheel position recognition in SSP 893303 “The
Phaeton – Chassis” and SSP 89H303 “ The Touareg – Chassis and 4XMOTION Systems”

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Function Requirements
The following conditions need to be met so that the TPMS works properly:

1. The driver has to inflate the tires to the correct pressure.

2. External radio interference sources should not interfere with the wireless connection between tire pressure
monitoring sensors and antennas.
3. The batteries in the tire pressure monitoring sensors should not be discharged. The life of the batteries is
approximately 10 years.

Phaeton System Overview

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Touareg System Overview

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Model Comparison

Phaeton Touareg

Operation via “Vehicle” in Infotainment System Operation via multi-function steering wheel or steering
column switch in the “Convenience Setup” menu

Monitors the spare tire, if present Spare tire monitoring not available

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Electrical Components
Tire Pressure Sensors G222-G226

Set-up
The tire pressure monitoring sensors are threaded to The following components are integrated in the tire
the metal valve stems and can be used again when pressure monitoring sensors:
the wheels or tires are changed.
• Transmission antenna
• Pressure and temperature sensor
• Measuring and control electronics
• Battery

G222 - G226 Tire Pressure

Transmission Monitoring Sensors
Antenna

Pressure and
Temperature
Sensor

Measuring
and Control
Electronics

Metal Valve
Battery

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To compensate for the thicker walls of the Touareg tires, the transmission power of the tire pressure
sensors has been increased. The Touareg sensors are identified by the eight white stars on the top.
Transmission power
• Phaeton: 10 μW–30 μW (μW is a microwatt, one millionth of a watt)
• Touareg: approximately 100 μW

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Sent Information
The tire pressure sensors G222-G226 transfer the
following data via the individual integrated sensors:

Temperature Tire Pressure

• Tire pressure
• Tire temperature
• Specific identification numbers (ID)
• State of the integrated battery
• Status, synchronization, and control information
required for safe data transfer
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Transmission Intervals
• Transmission interval of tire pressure monitoring
sensors in normal operation:
Identification Control Bit Status
– Every 54 seconds
X 0 0 X X • Transmission interval of tire pressure monitoring
0 sensors in fast transmission mode (if pressure loss
0 X X X X
1 is greater than 3 psi (0.2 bar) per minute)
0 X X X X – Every 850 milliseconds

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Signal Use
The signals from the tire pressure sensors contain
the current measured tire pressure. The tire pressure
monitor control module can recognize critical tire
situations and can inform the driver.

Sensor Failure
When a sensor fails, a fault message is displayed in
the instrument cluster.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring Antennas

R59-R62

Function
Each antenna receives the radio signals from all
tire pressure sensors within its range. If more than
one signal is received, the system measures signal
strength to determine the closest signal.

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Signal Use Effects Upon Failure

The antennas forward the received signals for further When one antenna fails, the system still works
processing to the tire pressure monitor control because the other three antennas receive the signals
module. from the tire pressure monitoring sensors and can
assign the positions accordingly.
They are connected to the control module via high
frequency antenna cables and assigned in the control If two antennas fail at the same time, the system will
module according to their location. not be able to perform a learning process and wheel
position recognition will no longer be possible.

In this case, the “System Fault” message will be

issued when the learning process is started.

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Functional Diagram

G222 G223 G224 G225 G226*

R59 R60 R61 R62

Terminal 15

J502
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Terminal 31

J218 J523* J453**

G222 Left Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor R59 Left Front Tire Pressure Monitoring
G223 Right Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Antenna
Sensor R60 Right Front Tire Pressure Monitoring
G224 Left Rear Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Antenna
G225 Right Rear Tire Pressure Monitoring R61 Left Rear Tire Pressure Monitoring
Sensor Antenna
G226 Spare Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor* R62 Right Rear Tire Pressure Monitoring
Antenna
J218 Instrument Cluster Combination
Processor S Fuse
J453 Multi-function Steering Wheel Control Color Code
Module**
Input Signal
J502 Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module
J523 Front Information Display Control Head Positive
Control Module* Negative (Ground)
CAN Data Bus

* Phaeton Only Wireless Connection

** Touareg Only

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Service
Diagnosis

Tire Pressure Monitor Control Module J502 can be diagnosed with the VAS Scan Tools.

Detecting Faulty Tire Pressure

Monitoring Sensors

If one sensor fails in a functional system, its location Address 65,

data block 16
will be displayed.

If a system has one or more faulty sensors, a

learning cycle can not be completed. In that case, the
position of the faulty tire pressure monitoring sensor
will not be displayed.
Pressure change
in one tire
In this case, determine the faulty tire pressure
monitoring sensor as follows:

1. Go to Address Word 65, Measuring Value Block

16. The identification number (ID) of the tire
pressure monitoring sensor that last sent a data
transmission is entered here. No change in data block
2. Change pressure on a tire by at least 3 psi (0.2
bar) per minute (e.g., release pressure).
With properly functioning sensors, this pressure
change will be displayed in data block 16 with
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status 02 (the tire pressure monitoring sensor
sends a signal due to a fast pressure change).
If this is the case, the tire pressure monitoring
sensor is not faulty. The procedure should then be
repeated with the next wheel.

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3. If the data block entry is not changed despite the

Move vehicle
change to the pressure of one tire, it is necessary
to verify operation of the signal reception from
the respective tire pressure monitoring sensor. Do
this by moving the vehicle to change the position
of the valve slightly.
4. If the entry for the last tire pressure monitoring
sensor signal received still has not changed, the
No change in data block: corresponding sensor is faulty.
Tire pressure monitoring
sensor faulty

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Replacing Tire Pressure Monitor Control Module J502

The following procedures must be done after replacing Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module J502:

• Active coding of system with a VAS Scan Tool

• Inflating tires to pressure specified on the tire pressure label on the B-Pillar
• Acceptance of new specified pressures
– “Vehicle” menu in the Infotainment system in the Phaeton
– “Convenience Setup” in the MFI in the Touareg
• Starting the system learning process by driving the vehicle

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TPMS without Wheel Position Recognition

Design
Tire pressure monitoring sensors are mounted on each wheel in the TPMS used in the Passat, Jetta, GTI, Rabbit,
and Eos.

The tire pressure monitoring sensors send data transmissions at regular intervals to the central locking and anti-
theft alarm system antenna and then forwarded to the Tire Pressure Monitor Control Module J502.

The control module has its own diagnosis address in the Comfort System Central Control Module J393.

Central Locking and

Tire Pressure Tire Pressure
Anti-theft Alarm
Monitoring Sensor Monitoring Sensors
System Antenna

J502 Tire Pressure

Monitoring Control
Module, integrated in
J393 Comfort System
Central Control Module

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J285 Instrument Cluster Tire Pressure Tire Pressure

Control Module Monitoring Sensor Monitoring Sensor

The pressures are valid for a set of approved original wheels and tires, as specified on the B-pillar sticker. The
specified tire pressures for Wheel Set 1 can only be changed using the VAS Scan Tools. A special access code,
obtained from the Volkswagen Dealer’s Technician Helpline, is necessary before the adaptation can be made.

A second set of wheels and tires – Wheel Set 2 (e.g., winter tires) can also be monitored by the Tire Pressure
Monitoring System. The monitoring pressures for Wheel Set 2 can be changed using the VAS Scan Tools.

Messages and warnings are indicated by the lamp in the instrument cluster and text in the Driver Information
display.

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What is Detected?

The TPMS without wheel position recognition recognizes two critical tire conditions. Warnings for the driver are
indicated by the lamps and the display in the instrument cluster:

• Large, but not sudden deviation of the actual tire

pressures from the specified tire pressures above
6 psi (0.4 bar), (hard warning with gong)

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• Sudden, great deviation of actual tire pressures

from the specified tire pressures in the range of
more than 3 psi (0.2 bar) per minute (hard warning
with gong)

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If a component of the TPMS without wheel position

recognition fails or radio interference is detected, the
tire pressure warning lamp in the instrument cluster
will inform the driver.

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Spare Tire

Tire pressure monitoring sensors can be installed on a full-size spare tire. As long as the spare tire is not installed,
the sensor will not transmit any signals. However, if the tire pressure monitoring sensor recognizes centrifugal
acceleration above 1.6 oz (5 g) and approximately 16 mph (25 km/h) vehicle speed, it will send data transmissions
that are received by the tire pressure monitor control module. The control module then stores the data and the
identification number of the new tire pressure monitoring sensor integrated in the system.

Tire Pressure Warning Messages

State Visual Signals Acoustic Text Messages
Signals in MFI
Ignition ON None None

2 seconds
Warning with gong: Gong once “Tire pressures too
Deviation from specified low”
tire pressure (over 6 psi
(0.4 bar)) (hide with the MFI
controls)
Until specified tire pressure is restored

Warning with warning Gong once “Low tire”

sound:
Sudden change to the tire
pressure (more than 3 psi
(0.2 bar) per minute) Until specified tire pressure is restored
System fault or radio None None
interference

Until the fault or the interference has been

rectified

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System Learning Process

If any wheels are changed, the tire pressure
monitoring control module needs to switch into
learning mode before it can automatically recognize
the tire pressure monitoring sensors.

To go into learning mode, the vehicle needs to be

stationary for 20 minutes with the ignition switched
on (or 5 minutes, after a tire pressure warning).

If the vehicle is not stationary, the system will not go

20 minutes or
into learning mode. The system will only recognize 5 minutes after a tire
radio interference at this time. The control module pressure warning
will only begin the learning procedure after the
vehicle has been stationary for 20 minutes.

The wheel sensors will send data as soon as the

vehicle speed is more than 16 mph (25 km/h). The
identification numbers of the new wheel sensors
are read automatically. The acceleration data is also
After approximately 7 minutes driving above
checked with the vehicle speed.
25 km/h, the tire pressure monitoring sensors
will be learned
This procedure may take between 2 and 15 minutes.
After the new sensors are recognized, the warning
light in the instrument cluster will go out.

Tire pressure monitoring

sensors are learned

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Function Requirements
As with the TPMS with wheel position recognition in the Phaeton and Touareg, the following requirements need
to be met for the system in the Passat, Jetta, GTI, Rabbit, and Eos to work properly:

1. The tires must be inflated to the proper pressure.

2. External radio interference sources must not interfere with the wireless connection between tire pressure
monitoring sensors and antennas.
3. The batteries in the tire pressure monitoring sensors must have enough power to send a signal. The life of the
batteries is approximately 10 years.

System Overview

Additional Information
from the CAN Data Bus

J502 Tire Pressure

Monitoring Control Module
(Located Inside J393
Comfort System Central
Control Module)

R47 Central Locking

G222 - G225 Tire and Anti-Theft Alarm
Pressure Sensors System Antenna Convenience CAN
Data Bus

K230 Tire Pressure

Monitoring Warning Lamp

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H3 Warning Buzzer

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Electrical Components
Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors G222-G226

Set-up
The tire pressure monitoring sensors of the TPMS
Antenna Connection without wheel position recognition have a different
Identification to Electronics configuration than the TPMS used in the Touareg and
Number
Phaeton. They have the following components:

• Pressure sensor
• Temperature sensor
• Acceleration sensor
• Battery
• Measuring and control electronics
• Transmission antenna

Frequency Pressure Sensor

Range The valve is used as an antenna so that the signals
Opening
are not shielded by the tire materials. The valve is
connected to the measuring and control electronics
for the tire pressure monitoring sensors.

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Valve, Acting as
Antenna

Transmission Intervals Technical Data

• Transmission interval of tire pressure monitoring • Power supplied from high-temperature resistant
sensors when driving above 16 mph (25 km/h) lithium-ion batteries (life approximately 10 years)
– At first, 30 data transmissions at 15 second • Transmission frequency 315 MHz
intervals • Weight approximately 1.6 oz. (45 g) with valve
– Subsequent data transmissions at 60 second • Operating temperature -40°F to 248°F ( -40°C to
intervals 120°C)
• Transmission interval of tire pressure monitoring
sensors in fast transmission mode (if pressure loss
greater than 3 psi (0.2 bar) per minute)
– Every 15 seconds

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The wheel sensors constantly measure internal tire temperature, inflation pressure, and the centrifugal
acceleration of the respective tire. The data transmissions are sent depending on the state of the vehicle.

When stationary:
When the car is stationary or travelling below 16 mph
No data transmissions without
(25 km/h), no data transmissions are sent unless the fast pressure change
sensors recognize a fast change in pressure of more
than 3 psi (0.2 bar) per minute.

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Above approximately 16 mph (25k m/h):

If the tire pressure monitoring sensors recognize 30 data transmissions at 15 second
centrifugal acceleration above 1.6 oz (5 g) intervals
corresponding with a vehicle speed above
approximately 16 mph (25 km/h), 30 data
transmissions will be sent at 15 second intervals.

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After that, in normal driving, the tire pressure Normal driving:

monitoring sensors send one data transmission per One data transmission
per minute
minute.

After any fast pressure change of more than 3 psi

(0.2 bar) per minute, the tire pressure monitoring
sensors send a data transmission every 15 seconds. S347_057

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Data pertaining tire pressure sensors can be accessed via Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module J502, using
diagnosis address word 65.

Sent Information
Temperature Tire Pressure Acceleration The tire pressure monitoring sensors transfer the
following information via the integrated individual
sensors:

• Tire pressure
• Tire air temperature
• Wheel acceleration
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• Their own identification numbers (ID)
• A control bit
• Their own status

Signal Use
The signals from the tire pressure monitoring sensors
are used by the Tire Pressure Monitoring Control
Identification Control bit Status Module J502 to analyze the tire pressures and inform
or warn the driver, if necessary.
X 0 0 X X
0 Mode/
0 X X X X Transfer Sensor Failure
1
0 X X X X Failure of tire pressure monitoring sensors is
registered by the control module. It creates a DTC in
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Use of the Individual Information from the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors

Tire Pressure Control Bit

Pressure changes in the tires are recognized using The control bit allows the sensor to signal it has
the tire pressure data. recognized an internal fault.

Tire Air Temperature Status Information

The tire air temperature is used to evaluate the Information on the tire pressure monitoring sensors
measured tire pressure. mode and the cause of a data transmission.

Wheel Acceleration Identification Number

The wheel acceleration data is compared with the Each tire pressure monitoring sensor module has a
current vehicle speed. ten-figure identification number (ID). This is included
in each data transmission so that the information
Comparing the acceleration should prevent the Tire from the respective tire pressure monitoring sensor
Pressure Monitoring Control Module J502 from can be assigned.
recognizing tire pressure monitoring sensors from
other vehicles as its own.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor Modes

The tire pressure monitoring sensors have the
following modes:

• Park mode (energy saving mode)

– No data transmissions are sent, but the tire
pressure monitoring sensors are measuring
and ready

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• 30B (30-block mode)

– While in this mode, the tire pressure
monitoring sensors will send 30 data
transmissions at 15 second intervals

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• Drive mode
– The tire pressure monitoring sensors are
active and send a data transmission every
minute

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• Sleep mode (test mode)

– When the vehicle is stationary for an extended
period, the tire pressure monitoring sensors
will switch to sleep mode. The sensors will no
longer send data telegrams.
– The tire pressure monitoring sensors will
switch back to drive mode if a sudden
pressure loss is recognized, or when the
vehicle is driven faster than 16 mph (25 km/h)
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Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module J502

The Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module J502

is integrated in the Comfort System Central Control
Module J393 and has its own diagnosis address with
the address word 65.

If the Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module

J502 fails and does not send data to the Control
Area Network (CAN) data bus, the Tire Pressure
Monitoring Warning Lamp K230 will be illuminated.

The replacement of the Comfort System Central

Control Module J393 may affect the immobilizer
function, as well as other control modules.

When the Comfort System Central Control Module S347_049

J393 is updated or replaced (only TCM without wheel
position recognition), the following entries need to be
made:

• Coding of the system

• Entry of the specified tire pressures

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Functional Diagram

J502 J393

Outside Temperature
J533 Speed Signal

J285

R47
K230 H3 J119

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G222 G223 G224 G225

G222 Left Front Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor

G223 Right Front Tire Pressure Monitoring
Sensor
G224 Left Rear Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor
G225 Right Rear Tire Pressure Monitoring
Sensor Color Code
H3 Warning Buzzer Input Signal

J119 Multi-function Indicator Positive

(vehicles with multi-function display only)
Negative (Ground)
J285 Instrument Cluster Control Module
CAN Data Bus
J393 Comfort System Central Control Module
J502 Tire Pressure Monitoring Control Module Wireless Connection
J533 Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface
K230 Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning Lamp
R47 Central Locking and Anti-Theft Alarm
System Antenna

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Service
Sets of Tires with Different Tire Pressure Specifications

The specified tire pressures (monitoring pressures) for Wheel Set 1 are preset at the factory. If the monitoring
tire pressure for Wheel Set must be changed (e.g., after-market tires), please contact the Volkswagen Technical
Helpline.

A second set of tires – Wheel Set 2 (e.g., winter tires) can also be monitored with the tire pressure monitor. Tire
pressures for the second set of tires need to be set in the system using the VAS Scan Tools. The tire pressure
monitoring sensors in the second set of wheels will not be recognized and learned automatically by the tire
pressure monitor (like sensors on the original set of wheels).

Procedure for Switching to Wheel Set 2

1. Read Identification Numbers (IDs) of tire pressure monitoring sensors before installing them on the wheel.
2. Using Vehicle Self Diagnosis, address word 65, adaptation code 2, switch the TPMS to Wheel Set 2.
3. Using adaptation codes 5-8, enter the specific tire pressures (monitoring pressures) for Wheel Set 2.
4. Using adaptation codes 10-12, enter the IDs for the each specific tire pressure monitoring sensor.

The adjacent chart is a schematic diagram of tire

pressure monitoring sensor ID in the corresponding
adjustment channels. Adjustment 1st 2nd
1-4 0 0
Channel 10 number number
For example, when installing a tire pressure
Wheel Placeholder
monitoring sensor with ID 2147491186, on wheel number
number 3:
Adjustment 3rd 4th 5th 6th
0
Channel 11 number number number number
• Channel 10: 30021
• Channel 11: 04749 Placeholder

• Channel 12: 01186

Adjustment 7th 8th 9th 10th
0
Channel 12 number number number number

Placeholder

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Adjustment channels 10-12 are available

only when Wheel Set 2 is selected.

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Adaptation Channels Measured Value Blocks

• Adaptation channel 2: • MVB 25:
– Switch monitoring from Wheel Set 1 to 2 and – Entry for which wheel set is being monitored
back • MVB 23:
• Adaptation channels 10 - 12: – Specified pressures Wheel Set 1
– Enter tire pressure monitoring sensor IDs for • Data block 24:
Wheel Set 2 – Specified pressures Wheel Set 2
• Adaptation channel 5*:
– Specified pressure full load axle 1*
• Adaptation channel 6:
– Specified pressure partial load axle 1
• Adaptation channel 7*:
– Specified pressure full load axle 2*
• Adaptation channel 8:
– Specified pressure partial load axle 2

* Only the partial load specified pressure is used for

North America.

When the original set of tires is re-installed on the vehicle, the TPMS must be switched to monitor
the Wheel Set 1. The wheels with sensors are learned automatically. The IDs do not have to be
entered.

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Detecting Faulty Tire Pressure

Monitoring Sensors

In the TPMS without wheel position recognition, the

signals from the tire pressure monitoring sensors are Tire pressure sensor
received centrally by the central locking and anti-theft no signal or faulty
alarm system antenna. Position assignment of the
tire pressure monitoring sensors is not possible.

The following signs indicate a faulty wheel tire

pressure monitoring sensor:

• A TPMS fault is displayed

• “No Signal/Communication Tire Pressure Sensor”,
“Tire Pressure Sensor Faulty”, or “Tire Pressure
Sensor Not Recognized” is read from the fault
memory 35 psi 39 psi
(2.4 bar) (2.7 bar)
43 psi 47 psi
(3.0 bar) (3.3 bar)
To test one tire pressure monitoring sensor, you can
proceed as follows:

1. Inflate the four tires to four different pressures Approximately 1 minute

(minimum of 4 psi difference) and note the > 16 mph (25 km/h)
respective tire pressures with the wheel position.
2. Move the car for approximately one minute at
more than 16 mph (25 km/h).
3. Read data block 16 on address word 65.
– If no tire inside temperature and no current
inflation pressure is included in the data block,
the tire pressure monitoring sensor is faulty

Values missing in data block

= Tire pressure monitoring
sensor faulty
Refer to ElsaWeb for detailed
information on the procedure.

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Service

Handling the Tire Pressure

Monitoring Sensors (TPMS
with/without Wheel Position
Recognition) Do Not Use Removal
Levers in this Area

Installing Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors

The tire pressure monitoring sensors are inserted
from the inside through the wheel valve hole and
securely fastened.

Tire Changes with Tire Pressure Monitoring

Sensors
When changing tires, to avoid damage to the tire
pressure monitoring sensors, ensure the removal
levers are not placed near the valves.

Changing the Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensors

The tire pressure monitoring sensors need to be
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replaced in the following situations:

• Battery is discharged
• Tire pressure monitoring sensor is faulty
• Valves are faulty (TPMS without wheel position
recognition)

It is recommended to change the tire pressure monitoring sensor if a tire sealing fluid has been
used. The fluid can block the pressure sensor opening.
Please use only approved valve inserts and original valve caps (no special caps) for the tire pressure
monitoring sensors.
The wheels should not be cleaned in cleaning machines that use ultrasound, as ultrasound can
damage the tire pressure monitoring sensors.
The valves are made from a specially coated aluminium (for corrosion protection) and can break off if
too much force is used. The entire tire pressure monitoring sensor needs to be replaced in this case.

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 An on-line Knowledge Assessment (exam) is available for this
Self-Study Program

You can find this Knowledge Assessment on your

Certification Resource Center

at:

www.vwwebsource.com

From the vwwebsource.com homepage, do the following:

1. Click on the Certification tab

2. Click on “My Certification” tab
3. Click the Fulfill link next to this SSP
4. Click “Launch Assessment”

For assistance, please call:

Volkswagen Academy Concierge
1 – 877 – 791 – 4838
(8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. EST)
Or, E-Mail:
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