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Tire Pressure Gauge Inoperative

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Were you sent here from the Gauge System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Gauge System Check

2

Was the Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) Diagnostic System Check completed?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Tire Pressure Monitoring

3

Using a scan tool, attempt to establish communications with the IPC.

Does the scan tool communicate with the IPC?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Instrument Cluster

4

  1. Using a scan tool, select IPC data display and monitor tire pressure.
  2. Test drive the vehicle over 40 km/h (25 mph) for 20 minutes or until tire pressure data is displayed under 1020 kPa (148 psi).

Is the scan tool able to display tire pressure within the specified value?

0-427 kPa

(0-62 psi)

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Compare the IPC tire pressure data display on the scan tool with the tire pressure display on the DIC.

Does the scan tool display correspond with the tire pressure display on the DIC?

Within 34 kPa

(5 psi)

System OK

Go to Step 7

6

  1. Using a scan tool, select RFA data display and monitor tire pressure.
  2. Test drive the vehicle over 40 km/h (25 mph) for 20 minutes or until tire pressure data is displayed under 1020 kPa (148 psi).

Is the scan tool able to display tire pressure within the specified value?

0-427 kPa

(0-62 psi)

Go to Step 7

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Tire Pressure Monitoring

7

Replace the IPC assembly. Refer to Instrument Cluster Replacement .

Is the replacement complete?

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Go to Step 8

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8

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Reconnect or install any connectors or components that were disconnected or removed.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Gauge System Check

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