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Circuit Description

The instrument panel cluster (IPC) turns the LOW TIRE Indicator ON for approximately 3 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position during the IPC bulb check . If the EBCM sets a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) the EBCM sends a class 2 message to the IPC to command the LOW TIRE Indicator on.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Perform a thorough inspection of the wiring and the connectors. Failure to carefully and fully inspect the wiring and the connectors may result in misdiagnosis, causing part replacement with a reappearance of the malfunction.
    • Thoroughly inspect any circuitry that may be causing the complaint for the following conditions:
       - Backed out terminals
       - Improper mating
       - Broken locks
       - Improperly formed or damaged terminals
       - Poor terminal-to-wiring connections
       - Physical damage to the wiring harness
    • The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction:
       - A poor connection
       - Rubbed-through wire insulation
       - A broken wire inside the insulation
    • If an intermittent malfunction exists refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: LOW TIRE Indicator does not turn ON during the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) bulb check and no ABS/ETS/TCS DTC(s) set.

1

Was the TIM Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Tire Inflation Monitoring

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to RUN.
  2. Observe LOW TIRE indicator in the instrument panel.

Does the indicator turn on for approximately 3 seconds and then turn off?

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System OK

Go to Step 3

3

Suspect the Instrument Panel and replace if necessary. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step 4

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4

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go To Diagnostics Aids