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Symptom Chart

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Condition Possible Sources Action
NOTE: Training the sensors is not necessary after a tire rotation.
NOTE: Failure of a TPMS component may not cause the message center to display a fault message or store a DTC. The Symptom Chart is a starting point to begin diagnosis of these concerns.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning indicator illuminates continuously and message center displays LOW TIRE PRESSURE Spare tire currently in usetire pressure not set to specifications listed on the Vehicle Certification (VC) label
TPMS sensor(s)
GO to Pinpoint Test D .
Body Control Module (BCM) cannot enter sensor training mode when using the TPMS sensor training procedure Stoplamp switch concern
Ignition switch concern
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test F .
TPMS warning indicator is ON with DTCs present Not all TPMS sensors are installed
TPMS sensors not trained
TPMS sensor(s)
Intermittent TPMS operation due to RFI
TPM module wiring
TPM module
BCM wiring
BCM
GO to Pinpoint Test G .
TPMS warning indicator illuminates with no DTCs present Communication network concern
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC)
REFER to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes to diagnose the TPMS warning indicator is always on.
One or more TPMS sensors do not train and DTCs are present TPMS sensor(s)
Vehicle communication issue
Intermittent TPMS operation due to RFI
TPM module wiring
TPM module
BCM wiring
BCM
FOLLOW the diagnostics for the DTC(s) retrieved. REFER to DTC Charts .
One or more TPMS sensors do not train and no DTCs are present TPMS sensor(s)
RFI
GO to Pinpoint Test E .