TPMS System Initialization Required
2016-2018 Lincoln MKX 3.7L V6
Description
The TPMS system requires sensor initialization/relearn after tire rotation, sensor replacement, or wheel service.
Symptoms
- TPMS warning light on
- Tire positions showing incorrect locations
- Pressures displayed for wrong wheels
Common Causes
- Tire rotation without TPMS relearn
- Sensor replaced without programming
- Wheels swapped between vehicles
- TPMS reset not performed after service
Diagnostic Steps
- Perform TPMS sensor relearn procedure
- Use TPMS tool to trigger each sensor in order
- Follow vehicle-specific relearn procedure
- Verify all sensors are registered
Repair Notes
Perform TPMS relearn/initialization procedure per manufacturer instructions after any tire service.
Related Codes
Other Body Codes
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0001Driver Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0002Driver Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0003Passenger Frontal Stage 1 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0004Passenger Frontal Stage 2 Deployment Control
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
- B0005Driver Knee Airbag Deployment Circuit
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Common Questions
What does code B1020 mean on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX?
B1020 stands for "TPMS System Initialization Required". The TPMS system requires sensor initialization/relearn after tire rotation, sensor replacement, or wheel service.
What are the symptoms of B1020 on a Lincoln MKX?
Common symptoms of B1020 include: TPMS warning light on, Tire positions showing incorrect locations, Pressures displayed for wrong wheels.
What causes B1020 on a 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX?
Common causes of B1020 include: Tire rotation without TPMS relearn, Sensor replaced without programming, Wheels swapped between vehicles, TPMS reset not performed after service.