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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Aveo 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC C0551

Circuit Description

TPMS Receiver Module receives the vehicle speed signal from the transmission control module (TCM) and also receives the information of the tire inflation pressure from the transmitters and the transmitter’s condition. With this information, the TPMS decides that warning lamp indication is needed or not.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC C0551 TPMS Receiver Module Internal Fault

Conditions for Running the DTC

Vehicle speed is above 32 km/h (20 mph).

Conditions for Setting the DTC

TPMS receiver module inoperative.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

TPMS warning lamp blinks for 75 seconds.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

The conditions that set the DTC are no longer present, the DTC can be cleared by scan tool.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Tire Pressure Monitoring System Schematics

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2
  1. Replace the TPMS receiver module.
  2. Perform the TPS ID Registration procedure. Refer to Tire Pressure Monitor System Configuration.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 3

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3
  1. Clear the DTCs with the scan tool.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the condition for running and setting the DTC.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK