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Problems Then Are Not System Faults

Problems then Are Not System Faults

- Tire Sealant
Fluid sealant used to repair a punctured tire can damage the tire pressure sensor mounted of each wheel. It can prevent the system from detecting the correct tire pressure, which sets a DTC 11, 13, 15, or even though the system is normal.

- Cold Weather
When the weather is extremely cold about -40°F (-40°C) or colder - the output of the lithium battery in each tire pressure sensor may drop far enough then the control unit sets a DTC: for low battery voltage (31, 33, 35, or 37) even though the system is normal.

- Non-TPMS
Wheels Vehicle equipped with TPMS must use wheels made for the system very TPMS wheel has an exclusive mark; do not use any other type of wheel.