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Low Tire Pressure Indicator Does Not Reset w/UB3

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The tire inflation monitor reset switch is inoperative.

1

Did you perform the TIM Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Tire Inflation Monitoring

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Tire Reset Switch parameter in the Instrument Panel Cluster data list.
  4. Press the tire inflation monitor reset switch.

Does the scan tool display On when the switch is pressed?

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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the DIC switch.
  3. Connect a 3 amp fused jumper wire between the tire inflation monitor reset signal circuit of the DIC switch and a good ground.
  4. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  5. With a scan tool, observe the Tire Reset Switch parameter.

Does the scan tool display On?

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Go to Step 6

Go to Step 4

4

Test the tire inflation monitor reset signal circuit of the DIC switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 5

5

Test the ground circuit of the DIC switch for a high resistance or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the DIC switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the instrument cluster (IPC). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the DIC switch. Refer to Driver Information Display Switch Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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9

Replace the IPC. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console.

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

Go to Step 2