Wifi Direct Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) has been in the market for more than 10 years. It’s common knowledge that if vehicle owners rotate tyres, the vehicle system supposed to update the sensors position automatically.
But I was wrong.
BYD Atto2 monitor does not update TPMS sensor position after tyre rotation. It’s further confirmed by BYD agent (HK) that the vehicle system does not update the position automatically. Even though BYD manufacturer suggested to rotate the tyre every 10,000 km, it actually states that “the tire pressure system needs to be matched again after replacement of wheel rims or tire rotations. Go to a BYD authorized dealer or service provider to re-match the tire pressure.”
The same statement also applies to BYD:
- Atto3
- Dolphin
- Seal
- Sealion7
BYD e6 uses indirect TPMS so it won’t have such issue mentioned.
I have not come across and experiment other BYD models yet. Atto2 is the only one that I can verify it won’t update by itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does all BYD models require manual reset/rematch TPMS?
A: Including domestic sales in China and oversea markets such as Australia and Taiwan, people also comment about the incorrect position on the monitor after tyre rotation. Hence, I can assume that all BYD models require TPMS reset manually if position has changed.
How do i know if the tyre position does not match with the monitor?
A: The monitor shows a tyre has 34psi and you try to pump in more air (let’s say to 36psi) to the tyre but no air gets in. Try adjust the pumping to 40 or even 50 psi, then look at the monitor if that tyre position shows the correct psi that you have pumped in.
If value does not change, I am sure the tyre position does not match with the vehicle system.
Is it necessary to go back to authorized BYD dealer to reset ?
A: You should can get free reset during warranty period but after that it will cost. You can still look for any garage to pay for a price to reset.
In HK, you can look for me to reset the tpms for a price of HK$200. Tyrehood customers please contact me directly for a discounted quote.
Is TPMS reset required?
A: At this moment I don’t see any warning / error code pop up if monitor position and tyre position does nor match. Just that it’s misleading but as long as you remember the correct tyre position.
Is there other ways to avoid TPMS reset?
A: If you are replacing a new set of tyre, avoid misplacing the tyre position. If you are doing a tyre rotation, you can request to dismount the front tyre to install at the rear wheel. But this will cost more for a simple tyre rotation.
If you
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