CheresX Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Hi all Mark 3 2021 Kuga metal. I got a hole in the nsr that can't be fixed. The plan was that instead of putting on one new tyre, I would put on another new one on the nsf and then switch the nsr wheel with the osf wheel. This way, the front of the car would have two new tyres. The tyre fitter said that it will cost more to have the Tpms programmed so that the sensors stay in the right place. Does this make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDudette Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Mk3 Kugas, I think, can reset the tpms using the steering wheel options, although it is widely known not to shift a tyre with wear from left to right, and definitely not rotation directed ones. The app's instructions should explain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paqngo Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 If the vehicle's dashboard shows individual tyre pressures in PSI, switching wheels will need reprogramming, which is impossible without a reset device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatMaven Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Because the pressure is shown 'live,' there is no need for a reset device. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paqngo Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Unfortunately, it does require the small device to help the car locate the wheel. If you swap the nearside front wheel with the nearside rear wheel and then inflate the front wheel by 10 psi, the dashboard will indicate that the rear wheel has gained 10 psi. The sensors must be retrained so that the vehicle can locate the wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paqngo Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Check out "Common Problems and Solutions Mk3" under my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEERMAN Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 The counterargument to the previous statement When a tyre wears out, it will do so to the corner of the car, and if you switch the tyres around, you might end up with handling problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChatMaven Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Paqngo said: Check out "Common Problems and Solutions Mk3" under my post. I know I'm wrong, but they didn't do anything when I got a new tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paqngo Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 This is true only if the wheel can be moved and a digital readout of the pressure in each tyre is available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paqngo Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 As I keep saying, that method doesn't work if you have different forces for each wheel. That only restarts the tracking system, which has nothing to do with the wheel. You have to learn how to use the tool again. There's nothing else to do. Please read what I've already said. "Common problems and how to fix them Mk3," and read the whole thread, especially the second part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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