BENDIX BW2809 manual Troubleshooting, Problem Potential Solution

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Troubleshooting

 

Problem

 

 

Potential Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Tool does not power up

 

Replace batteries.

 

or turns off when the Initiate

 

 

 

 

button is pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No tire pressure sensor data

 

Make sure the antenna is held within 22 inches of the tire pressure

 

is received.

 

sensor in position before the Initiate button is momentarily

 

 

 

 

selected. The Tool should be held in that position for at least 3.5

 

 

 

 

to 5 seconds.

 

 

 

 

If still unsuccessful, try to activate and receive tire pressure sensor

 

 

 

 

data from another tire pressure sensor. If the other sensor is

 

 

 

 

received successfully, you may need to replace the first sensor.

 

 

 

 

 

Setup menu button does not

 

Be sure to press and hold the button for at least 2 seconds.

 

work.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Tool does not receive a

 

Make sure the Tool's antenna is held within 22 inches of the

 

sensor transmission after a

 

sensor when activating a sensor.

 

sensor has been activated.

 

This process may need to be repeated up to 3 times. If a sensor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

continues to not respond, refer to the vehicle service manual for

 

 

 

 

further diagnostic or repair information.

 

 

 

 

 

Wrong sensor initiated (dual

 

When initiating a sensor in a dual tire configuration the ID codes

 

tire only).

 

received are the same for both the inner and outer tires. The

 

 

 

 

antenna of the Tool should be moved within 22 inches of the target

 

 

 

 

tire pressure sensor (the antenna should be held against the outer

 

 

 

 

tire when activating the inner tire on a dual tire configuration).

 

 

 

 

 

LCD Backlight is off during

 

If the Battery Indicator on the bottom left corner of the display is

 

operation.

 

showing that the battery level is low (the icon mostly empty), the

 

 

 

 

backlight will automatically turn off to conserve power. Replace

 

 

 

 

the batteries when convenient.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents SmarTire Tpms Maintenance Hand Tool Revision Page Table of Contents FCC Compliance Label User Interface IllustrationTesting Tire Sensors IntroductionSetup Menu Main MenuInitiate Function Learn FunctionMain Menu Icon Legend Main Menu DetailsExample Display Set-up Menu Icon Legend SoftwareSoftware Update Maintenance Tool Software UpdateSet-up Menu Icon Explanations Description RequiredPsi/BAR/kPa/C/F Measurement Units Stored Sensor Information RetrievalWalk-Around Learn Procedure Delete Sensors in MemoryWalk-Around Learn Page Ambient Pressure Sensor Learn Ambient Pressure CompensationTrailer Cold Inflation Pressures CIP ECU Hand Tool Remove LED Insert Harness Page Page ECU Hand Tool Remove LED Insert Harness Return Sensor LearnExecution Icons AlertTroubleshooting Examples Sensor with low batterySpecifications Hardware SpecificationsElectrical Specifications PowerRadio Frequency Specifications Mechanical SpecificationsReceiver Specifications LF Transmitter SpecificationsTroubleshooting Problem Potential SolutionTrademarks