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.
System Faults
There are four conditions which will cause a Tire Pressure Monitoring System fault to be set. All fault codes are associated with a specific wheel location.
- If the EVIC detects a non-transmitting Sensor/Transmitter in a road wheel for ten consecutive minutes with vehicle speed above 25 MPH (40 kph), it will:
- Store an active fault code.
- Request a chime.
- Display "TIRE SENSOR BAD/MISSING".
- Display a dashed line at the wheel location on the graphic display if the display is activated.
When the EVIC detects:
- A low pressure sensor battery status,
- All five sensors transmitting at a shorter than expected interval,
- Or no valid pressure sensor ID from the spare tire for 20 consecutive ignition cycles spaced at least one hour apart, it will:
- Store an active fault code.
- Request a chime
- Display "TIRE SENSOR BAD/MISSING".
Use the DRBIII® Input/Output function to further isolate the specific concern.
The DRBIII® can be queried to determine the Sensor/Transmitter status:
- "Invalid Pressure" - The Sensor/Transmitter is reporting a negative pressure or a pressure above 434 kPa (63 psi).
- "Low Batt" - The Sensor/Transmitter has reported a low battery status for seven consecutive ignition cycles.
- "Trained" - The Sensor/Transmitter ID code is recognized by the EVIC.
- "Active" - The vehicle is moving at 40 km/h (25 mph) and/or the Sensor/Transmitter is "awake" and transmitting as expected by the EVIC.
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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.