Diagnostic Instructions
Circuit/System Description
The body control module (BCM) sends a serial data message to the instrument panel cluster (IPC) requesting low tire pressure indicator illumination.
Circuit/System Testing
Important: It is Recommend that Component Testing is performed before Circuit Testing when diagnosing.
- With the scan tool, select instrument panel special functions Lamp Test. Command the instrument panel warning lamps ON.
⇒ | If the tire pressure monitor (TPM) warning lamp does not turn on, replace the IPC. |
- With the TPM special tool, transmit simulated tire pressures to the BCM. Observe the tire pressures in the scan tool data display.
⇒ | If the TPM simulated tire pressure is not within ±4 psi of the scan tool reading, replace the BCM. |
Component Testing
- Inspect the tires for proper inflation pressure.
- Using the TPM special tool to observe the tire pressure of the suspected faulty sensor. With a known accurate hand held tire pressure gauge, deflate the suspect tire pressure to 22 psi and compare the psi reading to the display on the TPM
special tool.
⇒ | If the tire pressure warning indicator illuminates, than the system is OK. |
⇒ | If the TPM special tool displays a difference of 4 psi more or greater than actual tire pressure, replace the suspect tire pressure
sensor. |
⇒ | If actual and displayed tire pressure readings are normal, go to Circuit/System Testing. |
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.