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.
DTC 41: Abnormal Signal Reception Error
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Check all four wheels to make sure they are the TPMS type with the tire pressure sensor properly mounted in each one.
Is each tire pressure sensor mounted properly?
YES - Go to step 10.
NO - Go to step 3.
- Install known-good TPMS wheel(s).
- To memorize the new sensor ID(s), drive the vehicle above 15 mph (24 km/h) for 40 continuous seconds, or memorize the ID(s) with the HDS (see MEMORIZE THE ID WITH THE HDS ).
- Test-drive the vehicle, and check the VEHICLE SPEED in the TPMS DATA LIST with the HDS.
Is the vehicle speed indicated?
YES - Go to Step 9.
NO - Go to Step 6.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Check for DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC 85 indicated?
YES - Go to the DTC 85 troubleshooting (see ).
NO - Check for loose terminals and poor connections at the TPMS control unit. If necessary, substitute a known-good TPMS control unit (see TPMS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ) and recheck.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
- Check that all the wheels are transmitting signals with the HDS.NOTE: If UNDEFINED is shown on sensor transmitter status, turn the ignition switch OFF, rotate the appropriate tire 1/4 turn, then turn the ignition switch ON (II), and try again. If UNDEFINED is still displayed, repeat the procedure in the previous sentence until NORMAL is shown.
Is there at least one response from each wheel, in one full turn of the tire?
YES - The system is OK at this time. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
NO - Check for loose terminals and poor connections at the TPMS control unit. If necessary, substitute a known-good TPMS control unit (see TPMS CONTROL UNIT REPLACEMENT ) and recheck.
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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.