Your 2005 to 2011 Mustang GT CPU code is located
in the engine compartment. When HEAT creates a custom tune for your vehicle we
need to know what processor code your car has been assigned by Ford. In the
engine compartment you will find a black rectangular fuse box located on the
passenger side. Next to the fuse box you will find your silver CPU. On the CPU
or the bracket holding the CPU will be a small white sticker. Printed on this
sticker you will find your processor code. It will be 3 letters followed by 1
number.
1.1 HOW TO UPLOAD A TUNE?
TPMS
1.0 HOW TO INSTALL TPMS SENSORS AND THE TPMS CLAMP BAND
The purpose of this kit is to allow the reuse of your
wheel mounted TPMS sensors in aftermarket or replacement wheels. On your 2007+
Mustang, you must retain your TPMS sensors to avoid the “Tire Pressure Monitor
Fault” error upon every start and the random flashing “flat tire” bulb while
driving. In this guide, the kit will be used to install TPMS sensors in Ford
accessory wheel; however, the install is essentially the same on any aftermarket
wheel.
Please note that the sensors must be kept in the same
exact locations on the car that they came from, i.e. the sensor from the driver
side front wheel needs to be install back onto the driver side front, etc.
Tools required:
Flat blade screw driver
Optional (but recommended):
Side cutters
Surface prep chemical (rubbing alcohol, brake clean,
etc) and rag
8mm socket w/ratchet wrench
The job can be completed with only a flat blade screw
driver; however a superior install can be achieved through the use of the
additional tools listed above. Side cutters will be used to trim the excess from
the bands (optional) to prevent unwanted slapping or rattle noise at low speeds
when inertial force is not sufficient to control band end. Alternatively, you
could devise another method to secure the bands without cutting them. You might
want to do this if you plan to later upgrade to larger diameter wheels and want
to reuse the bands. Also, it is a good idea to prep the surface of your wheels (even
if new) where you will affix the double sided tape for the sensor cradle. The
task can be considerably sped up by using an 8mm socket to drive the worm clamp
on the bands, but can be completed with the flat blade screw driver if you so
choose.
Time Required:
Approximately 8-10 minutes per wheel, non including time required to retrieve
sensors from stock wheels.
Fig. 1 - Kit Contents when purchased for four wheels
Installation:
You must remove the TPMS sensors that are mounted
inside of your stock wheels. This requires going to a tire shop and having
your tires removed. The sensor is located inside of the tire, banded to the
wheel. It is a good idea to remind the tech removing the tires that you do
have a band mounted TPMS sensor in the wheel so that they will be cautious of
it so as to not damage it when removing the tire. Once the tire is separated
from the wheel, the sensors are easily removed by squeezing the ends of the
brown stopper together and then carefully prying the metal tab outward with a
small flat blade screwdriver and swinging the sensor upward on the hinged tabs.
Take note of how the sensor is oriented. You must mount the sensor the same
way in the new wheel, keeping the same edge parallel to the outer face of
wheel. No problem if you forget to check, as the sensor is marked.
The sensor will be mounted on the new wheel in the same
orientation as removed from the old wheel. You should position the new sensor
180 degrees from the valve stem. The new (supplied) cradle will be affixed to
the wheel with the (supplied) 3M double-sided adhesive tape. We suggest to prep
the location where the sensor would be mounted by wiping the area clean with
rubbing alcohol and a clean rag. You want the area to be clean and dry for
best adhesion of the cradle mount. It is important to install the
cradle to allow the sensor to be mounted with the proper side toward the
outside edge of wheel. See sensor to make sure. Remove tape and mount
cradle.
Note: You can chose to cut the “tab” off of the side of each
sensor cradle. You can do this so that cradle would fit the contour of your wheels.
Thread the band through the installed cradle. Tighten
the band, with the clamp end positioned near the valve stem (180 degrees from
the sensor). After tightening, trim the excess. If you do not trim
the excess we suggest restraining the loose end of the band to avoid
unwanted noise when the vehicle is in use at low speeds, such as coming to a
stop. In Figure 2 below, take note of the position of the clamp end relative
the valve stem (black circle). Note: picture taken before trimming the excess
from the band.
Fig. 2 - Band Installed
Snap the sensor in place. Hooked end installed first,
then lower the sensor to snap firmly in place. See figure 3 below.
Fig. 3 - Sensor installed
TPMS install is now complete and you are ready to have
your tires mounted and balanced. Congratulations!
