Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Trouble Shooting: Notes
DPMS control unit includes self-diagnostics, which records up to 5 circuit-related problems. Diagnostic trouble codes may be retrieved from DPMS to aid in trouble shooting. Memory switch is used to display any stored trouble codes. Trouble shoot DPMS in specific order only as follows:
- Check power and ground circuits. See Fig 1-Fig 3 .
- Perform automatic adjustment mode operations. See AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT MODES.
- Locate appropriate flow chart based on symptom. See SYMPTOM TROUBLE SHOOTING table. See appropriate system test flow chart under SYSTEM TESTS .
- Retrieve trouble codes and perform test steps in appropriate flow chart(s). See RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
- Test components and replace as necessary. See COMPONENT TESTS and REMOVAL & INSTALLATION .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.