DTC 41: Abnormal Signal Reception Error

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION DTC 41: Abnormal Signal Reception Error
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NOTE: Inspect for an aftermarket electrical device(s) (such as an inverter, battery charger, CB radio, etc.) interfering with the RF signal from the tire pressure sensors when driving the vehicle.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  2. Make sure all four wheels are TPMS wheels with properly mounted tire pressure sensors.

    Are TPMS type wheels with tire pressure sensors mounted on the vehicle? 

    YES  -Go to step 3.

    NO  -Install the TPMS wheel, and then memorize the pressure sensor ID with the HDS (see MEMORIZING THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ID  ).

  3. Memorize the tire pressure sensor IDs with the HDS (see MEMORIZING THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ID ).

    Did each tire pressure sensor respond to the TPMS tool? 

    YES  -The system is OK at this time, clear the DTC with the HDS. Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time, clear the DTC with the HDS.

    NO  -Substitute a know-good TPMS control unit (see TPMS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ), then go to step 4.

  4. Memorize the tire pressure sensor IDs with the HDS (see MEMORIZING THE TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR ID ).

    Did each tire pressure sensor respond to the TPMS tool? 

    YES  -Replace the original TPMS control unit (see TPMS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ).

    NO  -Do the troubleshooting for DTC 32, 34, 36, 38 (see DTC 32, 34, 36, 38: TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR SIGNAL FAILURE ).

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