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How to Troubleshoot DTCs

DTC troubleshooting procedures assume the cause of the problem is still present and the TPMS indicator and the low tire pressure indicator (starts blinking) are still on. Do not use a troubleshooting procedure unless the system has set the DTC listed for it.

NOTE: For DTCs 11, 13, 15, and 17 (tire low pressure), the TPMS indicator comes on and the low tire pressure indicator blinks only if the DTCs are caused by a system problem rather than low tire pressure.
  1. Ask the client to describe the conditions when the indicators came on or blinked, and try to reproduce the same conditions for troubleshooting. Find out if the client checked and/or adjusted tire pressures since the indicator came on.
  2. If an indicator does not come on during the test-drive, check for loose terminals, poor contact due to damaged terminals, etc. before you start troubleshooting.
  3. After troubleshooting, clear the DTCs, and test-drive the vehicle. Make sure no indicators come on.
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